How to Do Hot Steam Cleaning
A lot of mold and bacteria survive traditional steam cleaners. Hot steam cleaning will help kill mold and bacteria that a normal steam cleaning cannot. These cleaners produce very hot steam with minimal moisture content. Finding a hot steam cleaner shouldn't be very difficult. Talk with experts at a local home care store.
Items Needed:
- Hot steam cleaner
- Rubber Gloves
- Washcloth
- Read the owners manual very carefully about safety precautions. You could easily cause damage around your house with improper use.
- Fill the water reservoir with the recommended amount of water. Try avoiding using tap water because it could cause a clog. Distilled water is usually the preferred choice. Make sure the reservoir is closed tightly to avoid any spilling.
- Turn the steam cleaner on and let it build up steam. There should be a gauge or light that will indicate when the water is hot enough and proper pressure has built up. The time it takes for the water to get hot enough and proper pressure to build up will vary by each steam cleaner.
- Place the hose approximately once inch from the surface you're cleaning. Release the steam from the cleaner. The trigger for releasing the steam will vary with each steam cleaner model. Make sure you slowly move along the surface for thorough cleaning. Apply extra steam to areas that need more attention. Consider wearing rubber gloves for safety. This will help prevent your hands from getting burnt; the steam will be very hot.
- Using a washcloth, wipe the areas you just cleaned to remove any loose debris. Make sure to ring the washcloth out regularly.