Steam generators for cleaning an apartment: purposes, types, operating rules

Cleanliness is the key to the health of all household members. Cleaning an apartment rarely gives pleasure to anyone, usually this process takes a lot of time and effort. Currently, more and more housewives give preference to steam generators, which are a worthy replacement for a broom and a vacuum cleaner.

A steam generator for cleaning an apartment is a type of household appliance that, using electricity, converts water into steam, which has a temperature of 140 to 160 degrees Celsius. The unit has many advantages over other devices of a similar purpose. A steam cleaner for eliminating contamination performs a lot of useful functions, its activity is designed to clean the house, clothes, and at the same time only steam is used.

Thanks to the steam cleaner, you can remove tough stains from furniture and carpet without the use of household chemicals. This irreplaceable and reliable unit removes dust in hard-to-reach areas, hot steam penetrates any crevices. The steam generator not only cleans the surface, but also sterilizes and disinfects it. It performs other functions as well:

• removes stains on carpets without damaging their structure;
• removes grease from furniture;
• cleans the car interior;
• carries out sanitization of pets' cells;
• washes floors;
• destroys mold, harmful insects;
• cleans chrome products in the bathroom, etc.

In addition to the fact that steam generators are bought for cleaning the house, they are becoming more and more popular in restaurants, hotels, and medical institutions. This appliance can cope with the functions of an iron (provided it is used correctly).Since hot steam penetrates the fabric, it not only iron, but also cleans clothes, shoes, curtains, and hats. Using this type of technique, you can iron out hard-to-reach places on clothes, for example, near buttons.

The main advantages of the steam cleaner are the following:

• cleansing without the use of chemicals;
• low consumption of electricity, water;
• speed of work.

The operation of steam cleaners is based on the heating of water, its transformation into a vaporous state due to the presence of a special heating element in the structure. Depending on the model of the unit, the time from the ingress of water into the reservoir and until the appearance of steam may differ. Manual steam generators are ready to start working after 3-5 minutes from the moment the water is poured.

A feature of a steam cleaner for cleaning an apartment is the ability to change nozzles, which can either be included in the kit or sold separately. Thanks to additional accessories, the machine can handle different surfaces.

Steam cleaners can be professional, household and universal. This type of equipment can be both manual and floor type. Manual options are characterized by compact size, ease of use and storage. The cost of these units is low, they look like an electric kettle, to which a hose and nozzles are fixed. With the hand models of the steam generator, you can easily tidy up hard-to-reach areas.

Floor standing steam cleaners do a good job of general cleaning. Compared to manual models, floor-standing units are characterized by high power, a larger water tank capacity, but they are not cheap.

In steam generators, dry steam is generated after cold water enters a heated heating element. Such a steam generator can be cleaned immediately after starting, so it is considered ideal for quick cleaning.

You can start cleaning surfaces with such a unit within 10 minutes after the steam has entered the nozzle of the device. Such models of steam cleaners are suitable for long-term use, since they can be refilled with liquid during the process.

In this type of equipment, the pump is engaged in pumping cold water. In a special element, the liquid is heated, after which it is fed into another reservoirR. This type of technique is considered popular among housewives, with its help you can do daily cleaning.

Steam cleaners are gaining in popularity every year. The following models are included in the ranking of the best models of steam generators.

• Karcher SC1EasyFix Is a branded ergonomic device that is comfortable to use in hand. The unit is characterized by high performance when working on hard surfaces. Consumers are pleased with the optimal ratio of price and quality of this type of equipment.

• Karcher SC5 EasyFix. This steam cleaner is of excellent quality as it has a large number of attachments. The technique quickly and effectively removes stains and dirt. 1.5 liters of water is heated in a steam generator in 3 minutes. The model has an additional half-liter boiler.

• Sinbo SSC-6411 - This is a budget model of a steam cleaner, which has a compact size. The unit is equipped with a brush attachment, a point attachment. The functionality of this type of device is at a minimum.

• Clatronic DR 3280. The model does an excellent job of cleaning household items and furniture using hot steam. During the cleaning process, the unit is able to degrease and disinfect surfaces. The water tank has a capacity of 1.5 liters and a pressure of 4 bar.

• Kitfort KT-908. This model belongs to the floor. It is equipped with a scraper attachment and a floor brush. Thanks to the long hose, the steam cleaner will help you clean up in hard-to-reach places.

Modern home steam generators can perform many functions, depending on the model. Units of a professional type, which can be rented in some organizations, are suitable for general cleaning of a large area, as well as for many other tasks. The following procedures can be carried out with a steam cleaner.

1. Washing windows, mirrors. Thanks to the use of a rubberized nozzle, you can get rid of dust and accumulated dirt on the glass surface. Having started the unit and processed the mirrors, glass of windows with the help of hot steam, you can bring them to a perfectly clean state. After processing the surface, it is not worth wiping, since there are no stains on them.
2. Cleaning of upholstered furniture. You can get rid of stubborn stains on sofas and armchairs using a steam generator and a special nozzle. It is recommended to vacuum dry the furniture before using hot steam.
3. Treatment of pillows and bed linen. The unit can effectively eliminate parasites, as well as qualitatively disinfect pillows and linen. If you suspect that dust mites are in bed, the objects should be treated with a steam cleaner for 5-10 minutes on both sides.
4. Cleaning of carpets, rugs, rugs. The main advantage of using a steam cleaner for this process is that washing can be done without removing the garments. The procedure is highly effective, since in addition to freshness, carpets acquire ideal cleanliness and softness.
5. Washing surfaces in the kitchen, plumbing in the bathroom... With prolonged use, tiles and plumbing become covered with plaque and mold. To eliminate them, it is worth using a thin steam cleaner nozzle. Soap and plaque can also be removed from plumbing using hot steam. After the procedure, it is not recommended to wipe the surfaces, it is better for them to dry naturally.
6. Ironing clothes and other things. Using a special nozzle and hot steam will allow the hostess to forget about the iron.

If used incorrectly and carelessly, the steam generator may fail, for example, deformation of the body, cord will occur. This type of technique is quite sensitive to water containing chlorine, so the iron soleplate, electronics, steam regulator, steam relief valve may fail. For this reason, manufacturers recommend pouring distilled or filtered water into the steam cleaner tank.

Before you buy a steam cleaner for your home, it is worth taking into account such characteristics of this technique.

1. Power... This indicator determines the rate of conversion of water to steam. The more power the unit has, the faster it will do its job. The optimal indicator for this device is 1000 watts. With a power regulator, work becomes much more comfortable.
2. The volume of the container for the liquid. The operating time of the unit depends on its capacity. A handheld steam generator is usually less capacious, its tank volume is from 200 to 400 milliliters. The floor unit holds about 1 liter of water.
3. Steam pressure. At low pressure, the device does not cope well with old stains of dirt.The optimum steam generator pressure is 5-6 bar.
4. Cord length... When buying this type of equipment, it is worth taking into account the cord length indicator. The optimal size is considered to be a length of at least 500 centimeters.
5. The material from which the steam cleaner body is made. This characteristic affects the weight and strength of the vehicle. The device, which has a steel body, is heavy but strong. Other popular materials for the manufacture of the steam generator body are aluminum, plastic, brass.
6. Safety valve. This element is necessary for the safe operation of the unit. If the user forgets to turn off the steam cleaner, then thanks to the valve, he will stop functioning himself.
7. The presence of nozzles expands the functionality of the steam generator. The more, the better for the user. Often with the equipment in the configuration, you can find a nozzle for the floor, windows, a spray, a round brush, a steaming device.
8. Unit dimensions and weight. These indicators are important for the convenience of using the steam generator, since the lighter the unit, the easier it is to carry, the smaller it is, the easier it is to find a place to store it.

Fast and high-quality cleaning is the dream of every woman who does not like to waste her time removing dust and dirt. To make your dream come true, you can get a safe assistant who performs high-quality cleaning at a high speed.

How to use the steam generator to clean the apartment, see below.