Once this device was invented to disinfect the floor in a hospital. But simplicity, convenience and environmental safety quickly made the device popular. After all, its capabilities are limited only by cleaning surfaces. It is even used to care for upholstered furniture and delicate ironing of things.
Preparation for work
The content of the article
- Preparation for work
- The principle of operation of the steam cleaner
- Distinctive features of the device
- What can be cleaned
Despite the simplicity, elementary rules for using the device, some preparation is required for its operation. To do this, you must:
- assemble the design of the apparatus for work;
- mount a nozzle that is matched to the type of object or surface to be cleaned;
- fill the tank with water;
- connect the device to the network;
- wait until the indicator gives a signal that the water in the tank is heated.
Important! Before you begin preparing for work, you need to read the instructions, and before the first start-up of the device, verify your actions at each step.
To speed up the heating time, water heated to boiling can be poured into the tank. This will help to start cleaning faster.
The principle of operation of the steam cleaner
The device of a steam cleaner of any model provides:
- the presence of a reservoir;
- the presence of a heating device;
- steam-venting tube on which the nozzles are worn;
- several nozzles, brushes, including a special nozzle for washing windows;
- an iron for steaming things, as well as smoothing them;
- rotating brush to remove heavy dirt;
- nozzle for processing chrome surfaces;
- long hose with valve for floor models;
- short hose for small models;
- regulator of temperature and pressure of the steam leaving the nozzle;
- child protection function;
- a spray gun.
After connecting to the network, the water quickly heats up, turning into steam. Steam builds up inside the hose thanks to valves. If you press the start button of the gun, steam escapes with a strong stream from the nozzle of the nozzle, cleaning the object that the steam cleaner is aimed at. Purification occurs by wetting contaminants with droplets of condensing vapor. The effect is enhanced by properly selected nozzles and brushes that are worn on the tube. This is how the device works.
Important! For cleaning various surfaces, different nozzles are used, which are included with the cleaner. Sometimes they are bought separately.
Distinctive features of the device
The heating temperature for each model reaches a maximum mark of 100-150 ° C.
Devices of all models are lightweight: no more than 1.5 kg. The lightest are manual steam cleaners. Their functions depend on the pressure force with which the steam jet leaves the nozzle. Outdoor appliances are more powerful. They look like vacuum cleaners moving on casters on the floor.
Narrow long nozzles allow you to remove dirt from hard to reach places.
With the help of a steam cleaner, air is disinfected. Dirty, dusty air enters the device, and fresh, clean and moist leaves.
Therefore, the device is recommended in rooms with young children and animals.
What can be cleaned
The device is multifunctional. The surfaces that he can clean are quite diverse. It is impossible to clean only objects made of wood that are sensitive to high humidity and high temperature, thin fabrics. They process it:
- tiled or laminate floors;
- tiled or plastic wall coverings in the bathroom, in the kitchen;
- plumbing equipment;
- Appliances;
- cooker surface;
- items of upholstered furniture, carpets;
- any clothes, curtains, curtains;
- houseplants.
The device can also be used for:
- all surfaces in the passenger compartment, wheel disks;
- removal from the walls of old wallpaper during repair, if the kit has a rectangular nozzle for this;
- cleansing washable wallpapers that are not afraid of steam;
- restoration of suede shoes and clothes made of suede and leather;
- restoring the appearance of soft toys.
Such a device easily cleans the spots left by paraffin, wax, sweet syrups, sugar. You can even cope with the remnants of rust or urinary stone if you first apply a cleaning agent to the contamination and then treat it with steam.
If you learn how to use this device correctly, you can not only make high-quality cleaning of the room. With its help, the home is effectively protected from microorganisms and allergens.
Important! Steam treatment during operation of the device eliminates about three quarters of harmful microorganisms, ticks, bedbugs, lice and nits.
The Grand Master GM-Q7 Multi Elite, Karcher SC 2, MIE Bello are considered the most high-quality devices manufactured. The steam cleaner is an excellent housekeeper.
