You can find 2 different kinds of steam cleanersthe normal steam cleaners and also vapor steam cleaners.

The standard steam cleaner comes with an encased boilera containerhose and brushes. It uses hot water to clean the surface yet is used only to clean up flooring surfaces. The idea works by spreading the hot water on top of the grubby surfaceand next the rotating brushes will begin scrubbing the floor and collects the grimy water in the container.

At times the cleaners require a cleaning solution to get rid of the stainsbut most use the steam and brushes to remove the stains.

Water vapor steam cleaners use a container with heatera hose plus a nozzle. Water is heated inside the tank until steam is created. The steam is used on unclean floors through the hose and nozzle. The steam helps in removing the grime and unsightly stains from the affected floor. Once the surface is cleana vacuum can be used to finish the cleaning job.

Sensitive materials may be treated with a vapor steam cleaner for the reason that moisture content is 6% in the vapor cleanerso the surface is actually touch dry. Using a vapor cleaner is also very safe due to the fact absolutely no chemicals are used for the cleaning process.

There are also steam cleaners specially made to clean up carpets and rugs but instead of using steamhot water is used to clean the carpets and rugs.

After the carpeting is wetbrushes within the steamer are used to wash the carpeting. Then the unclean water is drawn back in the container. Good air flow to the carpet may help dry it a lot quicker but if that is not possiblethen an air conditioner can do the job equally well. Once the carpeting is dry vacuum itso that it is thoroughly cleaned.

Steam cleaners can have a self contained water tank or they can have a consistent water supply. Certainly the second option is far more convenientbecause you do not have to continually fill up the tank up and watching for the water to boil.

The constant water supply steam cleaners have continuous fill up technologywhich means there is no need to wait for the water to boil again. This is possible as a result of 2 tanksa boiler tank and a re-fill tank. The refill tank is kept full where the steam cleaner automatically transfers water for the boiler making sure a constant supply of steamwith no need to wait for the water to boil.

Anti-microbial technology is used in modern steam cleaners and this technology was especially designed to get rid of the different types of microorganisms from the surface. Scientific tests have discovered that modern day steam cleaners is capable of getting rid of approximately 99.9% of all known microorganisms and fungus generally present in business and non commercial properties.

There are numerous models available but before you choose which one to purchasecheck for boiler capacityattachments providedmanageable sizewarranties etc.