Work Techniques
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The temperature of the steam at the tip of the nozzle is between 312ºF - 285ºF, it
cools to 245ºF 4” from the nozzle tip and 185ºF 8” inches from the nozzle tip.
Most bacteria begins to die when exposed to temperatures of 245ºF so keeping the
tip of the handle close to the work area is key to successful cleaning.
Floors
ØMarble Floors - Use the same techniques as used for wood floors, keeping heat and moisture off
the surface as much as possible. Always use Marble conditioner after cleaning.
SOME MARBLE
SURFACES CAN DISCOLOR.
ØVinyl or Wood – Use the large floor brush with a bonnet at low steam volume.
WHEN STEAMING A WOOD FLOOR, NEVER LET BRUSH STAND IN ONE
PLACE WHILE STEAM TRIGGER IS ON. ALWAYS KEEP BRUSH MOVING. GO
OVER AREA TWO OR THREE TIMES AS NEEDED.
Bed Bugs & Dust Mites
Bed bugs and dust mites live close to their food source. Steam will kill bed bugs on
contact.
To eliminate, you must kill the bugs and their larva.
Ø Use large triangle brush with bonnet.
Ø Steam mattresses, areas around bed, and all base boards.
Ø Bugs will die on contact so you will need to vacuum over treated areas.
Ø Mattress will be damp so let it air dry before putting on linens.
Ø It may take more than one cleaning to kill all bugs and larva.
CLEANING: Grout
① Connect the silver extensions wands and
nozzle to hose handle.
② Attach 1”nylon brush to nozzle.
③ Steam pressure: Medium
④ Apply gentle pressure to the brush during
cleaning.
ØLet the steam do the work.
ØSteam will push the dirt out of the grout.
Use a towel to wipe.
ØAngle the brush to clean the edges of
grout line.
CLEANING: Tile
① Attach large floor brush.
② Steam pressure: Medium
③ Move slowly over tile allowing steam to
penetrate the pores in the tile.
④ It may be necessary to wrap the brush
with a towel for deeper cleaning.
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