Cleaning an apartment takes a lot of time. It will require at least three devices: a vacuum cleaner, a dust cloth. With these tools, it is impossible to restore perfect order, they only reduce the amount of dust, dirt and germs. To achieve perfect cleanliness, we will be able to clean the apartment with a professional steam cleaning. This device was originally produced for the purpose of disinfecting hospital premises. Gradually, he moved into our apartments and won the love of many housewives.
Components of a steam cleaner:
- A steam boiler filled with water.
- A heating element that turns water into steam.
- Trigger gun.
- Flexible elastic hose.
- Various fittings.
- Beaker.
- Napkin for cleaning surfaces and a funnel.
How does it work
The principle of operation of the device is quite simple. To begin with, the container is filled with the required amount of water. To cope with heavily soiled surfaces, powder or other detergent can be added to the water. Connect the device to the mains. Next, press the button, thereby activating the heating element. After a few minutes, the water heats up and then turns into steam. That's all - the steam cleaner is ready for cleaning, it remains only to press the trigger "pistol". A high-pressure jet of steam will appear through the hole on the nozzle, which will destroy harmful bacteria in the most inaccessible places.
Varieties
- Home and household.
- Floor and manual.
Household outdoor appliances are distinguished by high power, a large number of functions and attachments, steam pressure and, of course, a high price.
Home floor and handheld steam cleaners are cheaper. And they are also less functional, with fewer features and attachments.
What can be cleaned with a steam cleaner?
It is not difficult to answer this question. With this household appliance, you can clean almost everything! Yes, the steam cleaner is a versatile appliance.
With a steam cleaner you can:
- Wash floors from a variety of materials: wood, laminate, linoleum, tile.
- Clean sofa and carpet surfaces.
- Wash radiators and batteries.
- Clean washable wallpaper.
- Wash tiles and furniture in the bathroom.
- Wash windows, glass, mirrors.
- Clean surfaces of hair and animal hair.
- Remove old fat.
- Clean the refrigerator, oven, hob, extractor hood, microwave oven from the inside.
- Get rid of germs inside the car.
- Iron and clean clothes, tulle, curtains.
- Clean soft toys from dust and mites.
Pros of cleaning with a steam cleaner:
- Getting rid of surfaces from harmful fungi, bacteria, germs and mold.
- Getting rid of unpleasant odors, including dampness.
- Get rid of stains on any surface.
- There is no need to use household chemicals.
- Increasing the volume of the pile when processing carpets.
- Copes with getting rid of dirt in hard-to-reach places.
- Cleans greasy surfaces.
Undesirable:
- Wash wooden products that are varnished.
- Clean soft plastic.
- Treat surfaces that cannot be wet cleaned.
- Clean silk and velvet fabrics.
- Wash windows during frost.
How to use the device
No matter what you intend to clean with this appliance, the preparation of the surface to be treated is always the same. First you need to remove all foreign objects from the surface. Then pour the required amount of water into the steam boiler.
How can I clean laminate flooring with a steam cleaner? With the help of a steam cleaner, you can get rid of dirt, stains, animal hair on the laminate, as well as disinfect the floor surface. To cope with such contaminants, you need to use a microfiber cloth that comes with a Karcher steam cleaner. Laminate flooring is not desirable to be exposed to hot water, especially poor quality flooring, so steam must be released periodically. Heavily soiled laminate can be washed with the addition of detergents, but without the content of glycerin and beeswax.
Cleaning windows with a steam cleaner is a pleasure. Complete with the Karcher device, a nozzle is provided in the form of a pinpoint nozzle with a rubber scraper, which perfectly copes with dirt and stains. To avoid damage to the glass with steam, the temperature of which is 203 Degrees Fahrenheit, you need to start washing the window from a distance of 30 cm. As the glass heats up, you need to gradually bring the nozzle closer to the surface.
Steam carpet cleaning. To clean carpets, you need to use Karcher at the same time as a vacuum cleaner, since the first one cannot suck up dust. First you need to pour the required amount of water into the steam cleaner with the addition of a cleaning agent, then treat the surface several times. The device will help get rid of dust, mites, stains, animal hair and disinfect and fluff the pile of carpets. At the end of the cleaning, you need to dry the carpet with a vacuum cleaner.
Before cleaning the sofa with a Karcher steam cleaner, you need to make sure that the upholstery fabric is not damaged by high temperatures. During operation, the nozzle should be at an angle to the surface. Dirt softened by steam should be immediately removed with microfiber cloths.
How to wash greasy surfaces with steam? Washing kitchen appliances from a layer of grease is not a very pleasant experience, but with the help of a Karcher steam cleaner it will not be difficult. You need to use a brush attachment. Prepare separately in a plate a solution consisting of water and detergent. During surface treatment with steam, periodically moisten the nozzle in a soapy solution. The softened fat should be collected with a soft cloth.
Cleaning an apartment with a steam cleaner will not only get rid of dust and dirt, but also clean various surfaces from bacteria, germs, dust mites, stains, unpleasant odors and animal hair. And you will save your time and energy.
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