The water is put into a special boiler. The better grade vapor steam cleaning systems allow for continuous refill of water without allowing the system to cool down between fills. The less expensive vapor steam systems have a heat sensitive safety cap which does not allow you to refill the system until it has cooled down. These boilers fast heat the water, which is discharged as "dry steam" which contains 6% water.

Surprisingly, vapor steam cleaners operate at low pressures usually 50 to 60 psi. The better machines allow you to vary the pressure and regulate the steam, as more delicate tasks need less pressure. A nice feature is fingertip controls of the steam pressure. The low pressure feature is important in getting the job done without making a mess and spraying particulates all over the place. This was a big criticism we had of cheaper units- they seemed to create as much mess as they cleaned.

Steam Cleaners: most often asked questions to our staff - A steam cleaner faq guide - carpets, tile grout, safety, more Steam Cleaners Revisited - Why we like them - Steam cleaning explained and the tasks a steam cleaner can tackle Important Features In A Quality Vapor Steam Cleaning System - How to Distinguish between the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Information presented at AllergyBuyersClub.com is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

Vapor steam cleaning does not clean everything and in fact there are some materials/surfaces to avoid. These are very heat sensitive materials such as some silks clothing and Persian rugs, velour and the exterior paint-work of your car. We have also found that it may also take the shine off some [not all] vinyl flooring. Otherwise, the list of tasks that may be tackled by vapor steam cleaning is a long one.

The BEST type of water to use in ANY steam cleaner is water that is free of minerals and pollutants such as and Reverse Osmosis (RO) water or Distilled. Bottled Water is ok also but not mineral bottled water. At Vapor Professionals we suggest using Reverse Osmosis or Distilled water.

No, vapor steam cleaning is NOT a vacuum, although there are some products which will soon be on the market which attempt to combine the two technologies. A vapor steam cleaner uses remarkably little water, less than a gallon of tap water in an hour's worth of continuous cleaning .All vapor steam cleaners use low moisture vapor which leaves almost no damp residue on the surface which has just been cleaned.

A vapor steam cleaner often looks like a vacuum cleaner but there the resemblance ends. Vapor steam cleaning originated in Italy, and uses true steam, usually 240 to 260 degrees Fahrenheit, and occasionally hotter, in good residential machines. Vapor steam cleaning sanitizes, deep cleans and deodorizes in one easy operation without using the chemicals found in supermarket cleaning materials.

It is the cleaning treatment of choice for MCS sufferers. It is the only cleaning system that is really effective without the use of chemicals. Vapor steam is naturally sanitizing while cleaning and removes odors. No MCS sufferer should be without one of these machines. Even if you do not suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities, you will appreciate a cleaner smelling house. It originated in Italy by manufacturers of Expresso coffee machines.

Using water, this multi-purpose appliance creates a low moisture vapor that carries heat to the surface you wish to treat. The heat combined with light agitation does the work for you. This appliance comes with a variety of accessories creating a system that can be used on an unlimited number of applications. The system can be used for most carpet spots as well as oven cleaning. The process eliminates chemical residues while sanitizing the surface being treated.

Killing of dust mites in bedding, upholstery, carpets and clothing. Dust mites, fleas and eggs are killed without the use of any chemicals or residue. Helps kill germs, viruses. Just think, a quick vapor steam of your bedding, and dust mites are gone. [You will still need to repeat the vapor steam cleaning frequently to keep dust mites at bay]. Killing of mold spores in bathrooms, basements, window encasements and other damp areas where mold spores flourish.

No chemicals are used in vapor steam cleaning. We do need to stress that we still advise using a natural surfactant on heavily soiled and stained carpeting. Also some bathrooms may need some extra surfactant help. Vapor steam cleaning is best used in tiling bath surrounds not fiber glass. Our testing of residential vapor steam cleaners showed us that you will find steam alone will not be sufficient for these kinds of cleaning challenges.

Very much so, but do please remember that the vapor steam cleaners currently sold on Allergy Buyers Club are for residential use only. The ones featured on our site, with the possible exception of the Vapor Jet 2400, are not designed for the daily pummeling and challenges of commercial use. We can special order commercial machines for you. Commercial uses include nursing homes, hospitals, stores, commercial kitchens, offices, schools and clean room facilities.

Click on this link for Vapor Steam Cleaners You will find a wide selection of machines accompanied by reviews and ratings. Just a note of caution, do not expect a $100 dollar vapor steam cleaner to do the same level of cleaning as $1500 machines. Our best recommended multipurpose vapor steam machines are the Lil' Bug, Lady Bug, and Vapor Jet 2400.

oxymoron? Perhaps. This describes a system that produces a high temperature, low moisture vapor. The vapor contains only 5% to 6% water and is much less dense than the air we breathe. Over the past few years you may have been exposed to products being promoted as "steam cleaners" that in fact use no steam at all, maybe warm water on a good day. These so called "steam machines" spray on large amounts of water using quantities described in 'gallons per minute'.

Vapor is the invisible gas that occurs when water is heated to any temperature. Steam is the invisible vapor that occurs when water is heated to the boiling point (212?F). Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. When air holds as much moisture as possible at a certain temperature it is said to be at saturation. The higher the air temperature, the more moisture air can hold.

You may want to consider a whole house water treatment system if the water quality is a concern. The Steamist steam generator can operate in conjunction with a water softener. It is important to realize that good water is a condition which is desirable for drinking as well as protecting the plumbing systems, decorative hardware, faucetry and glass from the negative effects of hard water. An automatic drain is also available but not required for the generator.

No. To be classified as a water vapor barrier, the product must have a permeability rating of 1.0 or less. Fullback has a permeability rating of 5.0 which is up to 500% better than most flat foam insulation panels. I just had Fullback installed, but it doesn't feel solid like the sample did. I can feel places that do not seem to have anything behind it. If the sample was flat on a table when you pushed on it, it would feel solid.

The all pervasive dust mite lives in our mattresses, blankets, pillows, upholstered furniture, carpets and even clothing. The usual method of getting rid of dust mites is to wash all bedding once weekly in hot water over 140 degrees. Very few allergy sufferers adhere to this regimen and end sleeping with dust mite infected bedding. Other areas are even more difficult to control and costly sprays and powders need frequent applications.

These are the features of vapor steam cleaners that are important or cause machines to rise in price. Actual temperature of the steam. Residential units generally use steam between 240 and 260 degrees. Avoid anything less. A commercial machine by contrast can have an internal temperature between 360 degrees to 410 degrees. Length of warranty on boiler and other parts. It is usually 3 years on a good residential machine and 5 years on a commercial machine.