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The kitchen is a place where many people gather to mix, mingle, prepare a meal and enjoy company. But, because the kitchen is often a hub of gathering and food preparation, it is often filled with many germs, bacteria, stains, and dirt. The last thing you want to introduce to your kitchen where food is prepared is harsh chemical cleaners. Those chemicals could get onto the food you are preparing or breathed in which can lead to many different health conditions and illnesses. A steam cleaner is an ideal cleaning tool for cleaning throughout your home including your kitchen. Below are 4 areas within your kitchen that you can easily and effectively clean with a steam cleaner.
Messes can arise at any time of the day, in any location. Some are easy to access and fairly straightforward to clean. Others, are challenging because they have been spilled on a difficult-to-clean surface such as upholstery, fabric certain types of flooring or countertops, drapery, or more! And, sometimes a mess, stain or spill has penetrated into the fibers or tiny crevices of a surface, making it nearly impossible to adequately clean. The ultimate cleaning tool that is easy-to-use, portable, lightweight, and extremely powerful is a handheld steam cleaner. The Vapamore MR-75 Amico Handheld Steam Cleaner is an outstandingly powerful tool in a compact package.
When you open a bottle of good wine the first thing you are thinking of is probably not steam cleaning. But, for winery operators and owners, they know that properly cleaning their barrels is an integral part of producing good wine. Keeping oak barrels clean is incredibly important because they are a major investment for any winery. When barrels are properly cleaned and maintained they will last far longer, maximizing the investment. There are a few options when it comes to cleaning wine barrels but the best option by far is steam cleaning. As you might imagine, proper cleaning is a significant priority to winery owners and managers because without proper cleaning the wine produced may not be safe for consumers to drink – resulting in wasted time and even worse – wasted wine.
The agricultural and farming industry uses a lot of heavy duty equipment that tends to get very dirty. Agricultural and farming equipment comes in a variety of sizes and are used in a variety of ways which means they have different cleaning needs. Some equipment is used out in the field daily, some inside barns or warehouses, etc. Agricultural and farming equipment tends to get things like grease, dirt, debris, and other substances on it that are difficult to clean. And, because of the scale of the majority of agricultural equipment, frequent cleaning is just a tedious and time-consuming task that often gets overlooked. But, proper cleaning is exceptionally important because it extends the life of the machinery and prevents contamination of food products or other products that the farm or agricultural facility might be producing. A commercial-grade steam cleaner not only makes the cleaning process fast but efficient and effective as well.
If you have wondered just how many uses there are for a steam cleaner, the answer seems to be ‘endless.’ A steam cleaner is, hands down, the safest and most effect give tool for cleaning and disinfection. We have discussed that extensively in a multitude of blogs. But, that is far from the only use for a steam cleaner. A steam cleaner can be an exceptionally powerful yet very safe tool for removing things that are ‘stuck on’ to just about anything. From removing to flooring adhesives to gum on sidewalks, a steam cleaner is safe and effective. And, our wonderful clients love it for removing things that are suck on because it will not damage or stain the surface from which you are removing things that are stuck on. In fact, it may actually lift and remove stains from the adhesives or gum. In addition to flooring adhesive and gum, your steam cleaner can be used to remove vinyl graphics.
If you are not taking this year’s flu outbreak seriously, you should be. Reports keep coming in about how strong this flu virus is and just how many people have been affected. The flu virus is highly contagious and can lead to extreme illness and, unfortunately as we have seen, even death. ABC News reports on just how bad the flu is this year, “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta said 14,676 people have been hospitalized with influenza since the flu season began in October, double the number from all of last year and the highest ever recorded…The CDC’s latest influenza report shows that at least 53 children have died from the flu this season, including 16 just last week.” There are many person hygiene precautions such as washing hands and covering when you cough or sneeze that should be taken to help prevent the spread of the flu but many times that simply is not enough. If your home, school or office has been hit by the flu it is imperative that you take every precaution to stop it in its tracks. Chemical cleaners use harsh chemicals that are often not safe to be breathed in by adults or children and should not even be touched for fear of skin contamination. And what about carpeted areas? What do you do if bodily fluids such as vomit are in the carpet – can you truly clean and disinfect carpet? With a steam cleaner, you can!
We have an important question for you. When was the last time you cleaned your mattress? It is ok, sit there and think about it. Not sure? Don’t worry, you are like most people. The average person may frequently clean their sheets but they do not tend to clean their mattress very often. Today tells us the startling truth about how often we should be cleaning our mattress, “When you snuggle into your bed at night, you’re sleeping on more than a comfy mattress. We’re talking sweat, dust, dust mites and allergens all sharing the bed with you. That’s why it’s important to clean your mattress at least twice a year, or better yet, with the change of the seasons.” No need to panic – if you have not been cleaning your mattress 2-4 times per year, you can start now!
If you have wondered just how many uses there are for a steam cleaner, the answer seems to be ‘endless.’ A steam cleaner is, hands down, the safest and most effect give tool for cleaning and disinfection. We have discussed that extensively in a multitude of blogs. But, that is far from the only use for a steam cleaner. A steam cleaner can be an exceptionally powerful yet very safe tool for removing things that are ‘stuck on’ to just about anything. From removing to flooring adhesives to gum on sidewalks, a steam cleaner is safe and effective. And, our wonderful clients love it for removing things that are suck on because it will not damage or stain the surface from which you are removing things that are stuck on. In fact, it may actually lift and remove stains from the adhesives or gum. In addition to flooring adhesive and gum, your steam cleaner can be used to remove vinyl graphics.
When you are installing new flooring you usually have to rip up the previous flooring first. But, as any homeowner or contractor who has done this before knows – it is no easy task. It may seem easy at first but soon you realize that all of the adhesive used to hold the flooring to the sub flooring is still stuck. That adhesive usually doesn’t just lift right up. Nobody wants to spend painstaking hours scraping and applying harsh, chemical-filled solvents that may or may not remove the adhesive. But, unfortunately, starting with a smooth, clean surface is a critical step to properly installing new flooring. Without doing so, the bond between the new flooring and the sub flooring may be subpar and could lead to problems with your new flooring down the road.