Steam cleaner: how useful is the all-rounder? Recommended models

2021-07-14T11:38:58.116Z

Steam cleaners are the all-rounders in the household. We have an overview of the functionality and some models.

Steam cleaners are the all-rounders in the household.

We have an overview of the functionality and some models.

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Cleaning equipment is a dime a dozen.

High-pressure cleaners * are suitable for outdoor use and vacuum cleaners, robotic vacuum cleaners or steam cleaners are suitable for indoor use.

These

multifunctional all-rounders

are ideal for cleaning hygienically clean in the household.

But how useful are steam cleaners really?

In this article you will learn everything about the fields of application of the all-rounder.

We will also introduce you to a few recommended steam cleaners.

Steam cleaners not only clean thoroughly, they are also environmentally friendly:
No chemical cleaning agents are used
when cleaning
!
The hot steam kills
bacteria and mites
.
Steam cleaners require far
less water than conventional cleaning
!
Approximately 1,700 liters of steam can be obtained from one liter of water, with which one can clean a very large area.
The steam is shot out of the steam cleaner at high speed.
So the
dirt
can be
removed very well
.
Even
stubborn dirt, grease, lime, soot, soap scum or mold
can be removed.
It is even possible to clean tile joints.
Steam cleaners can be used
multifunctionally
: Areas of application are floors, furniture and textiles such as sofas and mattresses.
Steam cleaners come in places that are difficult for the mop to reach.
You can reach
dirt in corners and spaces, for example under the radiator, much more easily
.

The steam should reach a certain temperature.

here 100 ° C are a minimum requirement

Pay attention to the

volume of the tank

: the larger the tank, the more you can clean with one tank of tank.

The

pressure is crucial when cleaning

: the greater the pressure, the better the cleaning.

The steam should be emitted at a pressure of at least 3.5 bar.

The

amount of steam should be individually adjustable

This allows you to adapt the steam to the soil to be worked on.

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Vapor pressure	3.5 bar
power	1,900 watts

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power	1,550 watts

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Heating-up time	30 seconds
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power	1,200 watts

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Heating-up time	15 seconds
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Vapor pressure	3.5 bar
power	1,500 watts