Commercial Steam Cleaner Sales at Clean Tile .com is happy to bring you our Library of Steam Vapor
Cleaning Techniques and Hints for; floors, carpets, walls & ceilings, upholstery,
blinds, glass, kitchens, bathrooms, autos & boats.
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What
to Clean |
Pressure
Settings |
Accessories
to use: |
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FLOORS |
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The accessories
mentioned below are all shown at bottom of this page |
| Vinyl Tile
Sheet Goods |
Low - Medium |
Large brush + towel, extension
tubes, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, small rectangle brush |
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Hints & Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, corners and baseboards w/
nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do by sections using continuous
motion, heavily soiled areas use small rectangle brush, no towel. |
| Quarry
Tile, Slate, Ceramic tile & Grout |
Medium |
Large brush + towel on front
clips only, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, rectangle brush w/ towel |
| Hardwood |
Low |
Large brush + towel, extension
tubes |
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Hints & Techniques:
Fix towel to large bush, heat with steam "on", reduce or turn
steam off and mop floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot and
moist, not wet. |
| Smooth |
Medium - High |
Large brush + towel on front
clips only, small rectangle brush |
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Hints & Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel under brush to
finish wipe, use nozzle brush or small rectangle brush for heavily
soiled areas. |
| Wax removal |
Medium - High |
Small rectangle brush,
extension tubes. |
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Hints & Techniques:
Treat by section w/ small brush, no towel. DO NOT OVERHEAT! |
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CARPET |
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| Carpet
Surfaces |
Medium |
Large brush + towel, extension
tubes |
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Hints & Techniques:
Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM w/ small rectangle brush or large brush a 6' x
6' area at 6" above the surface. Attach towel to large brush and
wipe in two directions - the second at right angles to the first.
Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light application of gentle
detergent followed with steam treatment. |
| Spot
Cleaning |
Medium - High |
Nozzle or Steam gun |
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Hints & Techniques:
When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, STAY 4" - 6" from
carpet surface. Blot spot w/ towel, repeat as necessary. DO NOT
OVERHEAT! |
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WALLS
& CEILINGS |
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| Painted,
Paneling, Wallpaper |
Low |
Small rectangle brush or large
brush with towel, extension tubes |
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Hints & Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use
2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces.
Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, allow to cool and
retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle 6" from
surface and then use brush w/ towel. towel surface may be pre-treated w/
gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move
quickly, check towel surface for color transfer. Wall Paper Removal: use
nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use small rectangle
brush w/ towel to remove residual paste. |
| Acoustical
Tile |
Low |
Small rectangle brush or large
brush with towel, extension tubes |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Acoustical tile is heat sensitive as well, see Painted, Paneling &
Wallpaper |
| Vents |
Medium - High |
Nozzle or extended
nozzle, extension tubes, large brush with towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Wipe vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel. Pre-treat with extended
nozzle if necessary. For louvered vents, use nozzle w/ nozzle brush and
towel. |
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UPHOLSTERY |
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| Vinyl
Synthetics |
Low - Medium |
Small rectangle
brush w/ towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velour's are
very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at
6" from surface. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel over surface,
working in two directions. Towel should be hot & moist, not wet. Use
nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.
Condition leathers after treating. |
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BLINDS |
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| Venetian
Type, Horizontal |
Low - Medium |
Threaded nozzle,
extension tube, extended nozzle |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on Medium - High from
4" away. CAUTION: Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much
hat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist w/ mild
detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately w/
towel. Vertical vinyl - small rectangle brush w/ towel on one side and
large brush w/ towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides. |
| Vertical |
Low - Medium |
Small rectangle
brush w/ towel or large brush w/ towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Follow directions for Venetian Type, Horizontal Blinds. |
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GLASS |
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| Windows,
Mirrors |
Medium |
Window cleaning
tool, rectangle Brush w/ towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Pre-steam glass w/ steam gun at 6" from surface or use small
rectangle brush w/ towel over entire surface the first cleaning. Follow
up with window tool. Wipe squeegee blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors or
windows. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel on screens |
| Window
Frames |
Low - Medium |
Threaded nozzle w/
nozzle brush, Extension tube, towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use threaded nozzle + brush to renew frame area, latches etc. Use towel
over nozzle brush to finish and polish. |
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KITCHENS |
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| Stove
Tops, Ovens |
Low - Medium |
Nozzle w/ nozzle
brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, Extension
tube, towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven
racks, glass in door. Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight
areas, corners, burner bibs. |
| Small
Appliances |
Low - Medium |
Large nozzle
brush, small rectangle Brush w/ towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
For large areas use rectangle brush w/ towel, or large nozzle brush
directly. Use nozzle without brush for nooks & crannies, wipe with
towel. |
| Sinks,
Faucets, Drains |
Medium |
Nozzle w/ nozzle
brush - nylon or brass. |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where
needed, rinse or wipe surface. |
| Counter
Tops, Cabinet Facing |
Low - Medium |
Small rectangle
brush w/ towel nozzle, nozzle w/ nozzle brush |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush direct and wipe with towel, use threaded
nozzle w/ brush on moldings, wipe with towel. Cabinet Facing: pre-steam
w/ nozzle from a distance of 6", let stand a moment, wipe with
towel, repeat if necessary. |
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BATHROOM |
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| Tile
& Grout |
Medium |
Nozzle, large
& small nozzle brush, small rectangle brush |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use steel detail brushes, small rectangle brush with no towel to clean
grout, rinse or wipe clean. Use rectangle brush with towel to maintain. |
| Porcelain,
Chrome Fixtures |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle
brush - nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas, large nozzle
brush w/ towel or nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges,
ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away dirt. |
| Shower
Stalls & Doors |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle
brush - nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tubes, large
nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad. |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use rectangle, round or triangle brush w/ out towel or large nozzle brush
w/ stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from glass panels.
Pre-treat area with mild detergent if necessary. Rinse tools often. Wipe
or rinse away loosened dirt. |
| Fiberglass |
Medium |
Large round nozzle
brush, small rectangle brush, extension tube, towel |
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Hints &
Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush direct w/ out towel, or large round nozzle
brush for stubborn areas, rinse or wipe away soil. Use extension tube
for easy reach. |
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AUTOS,
BOATS |
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| Interior
Surfaces |
Medium |
Small rectangle
brush w/ towel, nozzle w/ nozzle brush |
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Hints &
Techniques: |
| Detailing
Interior, Exterior |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle
brush - nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube |
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Hints &
Techniques:
For nooks & crannies use nozzle, wipe w/ towel. Use nozzle brush on
chrome & gaskets. Wipe with clean towel to polish |
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAINLESS STEEL GROUT
HEADS
Stainless Steel Grout Head must be
formed to fit in the appropriate grout line that you are cleaning. While most
tile will not be affected, some tiles will scratch if you are using an oversized
head.
Grasp the head in one hand, with
the other hand you will want to use a pair of needle nose pliers, grab the
steel at the base where the steel is attached to the head. Use a circular
twisting motion to pull the steel away from the plastic base. Do not pull
straight up, it will not release.
We can also suggest small wire
clippers if you have a problem removing them. for larger grout lines, you
should leave 2 plugs at 12:00 and 2 plugs at 6:00. for small lines i.e.
bathroom tiles, use one plug at the top and one at the bottom.
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