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You may not think you need to clean your walls and ceilings clean but they get dirtier than you think! Walls and ceilings accumulate dust, can get scuffed or have marks and spills on them, and frequently absorb the various odors of a home including cooking or smoke odors. It can be incredibly difficult to get these stains, spills and odors out without completely repainting which is no simple or inexpensive task. And, many of the cleaning products available on the market today will either do an incomplete job of stain and odor removal or will actually do more damage to the paint on the wall, necessitating further repair. By using a steam cleaner, you can easily reach any parts of your walls or ceilings that need cleaning and effectively clean, disinfect and deodorize without the use of chemicals. Below are three ways you can use your steam cleaner to clean your walls and ceilings easily and effectively.
Allergy and asthma sufferers encounter a lot of environmental triggers that can make allergy symptoms miserable. While they encounter many of those triggers outside of the home, the last thing they want is to have to deal with frustrating symptoms inside their own home. Unfortunately, according the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, approximately 20 million Americans have a dust mite allergy and all homes have dust mites. Additionally, the AAFA provides a helpful description of what dust mites are and how they thrive in homes, “Mites are primitive creatures that have no developed respiratory system and no eyes. Too small to be seen with the naked eye, a dust mite measures about one quarter to one third of a millimeter. Under the microscope, they can be seen as whitish, eight-legged bugs…Dust mites thrive in temperatures of 68-77°F and relative humidity levels of 70-80%. There are at least 13 species of dust mites, all of which are well adapted to the environment inside the average home…Dust also contains many microscopic mites and their waste products.The waste products of dust mites — not the mites themselves — are what cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Throughout its short life span, a single dust mite may produce as much as 200 times its body weight in waste products.”
If you have ever used your oven, and particularly if you cook a lot, your oven is probably dirty inside. Even if you do not spill inside your oven, grease and other food particles tend to accumulate on your oven walls and at the bottom. Slowly but surely that all cakes on and get harder and harder to clean with each oven use. Then, you start to notice that with each oven use it smells bad or like something is burning because your oven is not clean. And, if you take a look at the oven grates, they probably do not look so great either. But those grates are large and cannot fit in your kitchen sink to clean. That means you either need a huge container to soak them in, or you need to place them in your tub and begin soaking them – not something every homeowner is keen to do. Most modern ovens have an oven cleaning setting that will essentially run your oven so hot for such a long period of time that it will disintegrate everything inside and leave it clean. But, this is not only costly for utilities but leaves your home smelling horrible after. And, if your oven does not have this setting, you are left using store-bought oven cleaners that contain incredibly harsh chemicals that also smell terrible and are very bad for your health. Fortunately, you can easily, efficiently, and very effectively clean your oven with a steam cleaner.
Winter is coming…and that means that so are the germs and illnesses that always seem to flourish during the season. Whether you have children in school that bring homes germs, you go to an office full of people sneezing and coughing, or you just live your daily life and encounter germs, they seem to be everywhere. And, when you encounter those germs out in the world, you ultimately bring them into your home. While you may not be able to ward off every cold and flu bug that comes your way during the winter, you can significantly improve your chances of avoiding illness by using a steam cleaner throughout your home.
You expect your dishwasher to clean and sanitize the dishes you and your family eat off of every day. But, if your dishwasher is not very clean, is it really getting the job done? Many people assume that a dishwasher is essentially self-cleaning, but that is not the case. Dishwashers should be cleaned periodically to maximize their dish cleaning ability. When you look inside your dishwasher do you see discoloration? What about food particle buildup? Weird smells? What about mystery substances that you do not even want to know about? Yeah, don’t worry, it is common. Dishwashers see a lot of use so is only natural that they would need some TLC from time to time. Cleaning your dishwasher has never been easier or more effective than when you use a powerful steam cleaner.
Investing in the perfect vacuum cleaner can be a tough decision. There are many models available today, all touting different features, and all at a myriad of price points. How do you know which will not only get rid of dust but actually provide the best possible cleaning for your home. This importance is only amplified if you or someone you live with suffers from allergies, asthma, or other conditions that compromise immunity. Floors harbor dust, debris, dust mites, bacteria, mold, and many other things that can aggravate symptoms for allergy and asthma sufferers and even compromise the health of the immunosuppressed.
Any seasoned pet owner knows that, from time to time, accidents happen. Having a pet is one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have but just because you own a pet does not mean you have to live with stains and odor. The Vapamore MR-50 Steam Vac is an ideal tool for cleaning wet pet spills and existing stains because it is a combination wet/dry vacuum and steam cleaner. It is the ultimate versatile investment for any homeowner because it can tackle a myriad of cleaning tasks around your home, including frustrating pet stains. First, the vacuum mode can actually extract wet spills instantly and powerfully. That means that the MR-50 Steam Vac can clean wet pet urine effectively. Further, it can be used to vacuum debris including things like cat litter spills on hard surfaces, carpeting, and upholstery. There is not just one steam mode, but two! You have the option to either wet or dry steam clean instantly which prevents pet or other stains from getting set in to carpet or upholstery. While it is always easier to clean a fresh stain, the MR-50 is even capable of cleaning old, set in stains, spots and odors. If you are a pet owner, the Vapamore MR-50 simply is a must-have tool. Below we explain how you can quickly and efficiently steam clean pet stains in 3 easy steps.
Steam Clean Pet Stains in 3 Easy Steps
For some people, cleanliness is “next to godliness.” But, for many others, the idea of cleaning their home sounds like a long and painful appointment at the dentist. If you are like many and hate cleaning then you need to invest in a cleaning tool that will revolutionize your cleaning routine and take all the pain out of keeping your home clean. What is that magic cleaning tool? A steam cleaner! Say goodbye to endless hours spent scrubbing, touching gross chemicals, spending hundreds of dollars each year on cleaning products, and wasting time trying to clean things that you may not be able to clean with traditional cleaning products. If you hate cleaning, you need a high-powered steam cleaner in your cleaning arsenal.
If you have ever uttered the phrase, “this is why we can’t have nice things” then this blog is for you! Purchasing furniture for your home is a big investment and it is an investment that you want to protect. Whether you spend a few hundred dollars or tens of thousands of dollars on your furniture, keeping upholstery clean is probably a top priority. Day to day living can take its toll on even the most expensive and well-made furniture. But, if you protect your investment and properly clean it, it can last for many years. Certain types of fabric are easier to clean than others but whether you, your pet, or your children spill on your furniture, cleaning it without causing further damage or staining is no easy task. If your furniture is upholstered with a natural fabric or fiber (such as cotton or linen), cleaning with minimal moisture is of the utmost importance because moisture and drying can cause the fabric to brown, lose color, lose its shape, or cause other types of damage. For this reason, investing in a steam cleaner for cleaning your upholstery is a great idea.