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Steam cleaners truly are some of the most versatile and effective cleaning tools available today. They can clean virtually every room inside the house from top to bottom, clean sporting goods, clean your patio, clean your car, and yes – it can even clean your motorcycle! Motorcycles are exposed to a lot of dirt, grime, and debris when ridden. Motorcycles are often caked in grease, dirt, sap, bugs, and even tar! Motorcycle owners take great pride in their ride and want to show off all of a motorcycle’s features which means keeping it clean and shining like new as often as possible. Many harsh chemical cleaners can strip the wax or other environmental protectants right off of your motorcycle. Additionally, scrubbing with brushes or other bristled cleaning tools can scratch and scrape away at your motorcycle’s finish, permanently damaging your motorcycle.

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. 

No matter what business you run in what industry, it probably goes without saying that customers and employees have a reasonable expectation of cleanliness.  And often, it is not just a minimal amount of cleanliness that should be achieved.  Customers get a better impression of your business when they walk into a clean setting.  Employees have better morale when they can clearly see their workplace has been well-cared-for.  And, that is just the aesthetic perspective.  It is important to keep your business clean and disinfected so that bacteria does not grow and spread, causing illness.  But, using chemicals can be inappropriate or ill-advised in some settings, such as food preparation, and most chemical cleaning products are exceptionally dangerous.  For these reasons and more, every business should invest in a high quality, powerful steam cleaner and/or vacuum.  Steam cleaners are an economical investment because once you have purchased them; all you need is water to operate them.  Further, they clean and disinfect up to 99% of bacteria without the use of any chemicals.  And, not only that, they are incredibly easy to use and efficient for business cleaning.  Below are 3 businesses that absolutely need to invest in a steam cleaner for their business cleaning needs.

At Vapamore, we are proud to have developed a loyal customer base that appreciates the value and quality in our products.  And, while we appreciate that loyalty, we also know that there are occasions where our customers want to use our steam cleaners for their own private label.   You have taken the time to develop your branding and establish yourself with your customers so we understand why you would be interested in using Vapamore products with your own private label.  If you are in the market for a high quality, industrial-grade steam cleaner that is ideal for commercial use, the Vapamore MR 750 or the Vapamore MR 1000 are an excellent choice.  Both the MR 750 and the MR 1000 are ideal for use in extreme-duty residential and entry-level commercial applications.  For our customers, both domestic and international, we offer the ability to have your own private label and manufacturing options for these two very popular models.

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