User Tips & Techniques to get the most from your Steam Vapor System

Floors

• Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, corners and baseboards w/ small nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do by sections using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use triangle brush, no towel.

• Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt.

• Fix towel to large brush, heat with steam "on", reduce or turn steam off and mop floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.

• Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush or triangle brush for heavily soiled areas.

• Treat by section w/ triangle brush, no towel. Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT!

Carpets

• Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM w/ triangle brush or large brush a 6'x6' area at6" above the surface. Attach towel to large brush and wipe in two directions-the second at right angles to the first. Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light application of gentle detergent followed with steam treatment.

• When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4" - 6" from carpet surface. Blot spot w/towel, repeat as necessary. DO NOT OVERHEAT!

Walls and Ceilings

• Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.

• Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.

• Wipe vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel. Pre treat with extended nozzle if necessary. For louvered vents, use nozzle w/ nozzle brush and towel.

Upholstery

• Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velours are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot & moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating.

• Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velours are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot & moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating.

• Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velours are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot & moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating.

Blinds

• Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med - high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist w/ mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - triangle brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/ towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides

• Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med - high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist w/ mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - triangle brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/ towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides

Glass

• Pre - steam glass w/ steam gun at 6" from surface or use triangle brush w/ towel over entire surface the first cleaning. Follow up with window tool. Wipe squeegee blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors or windows. Use triangle brush w/ towel on screens.

• Use nozzle + brush to renew frame area, latches etc. Use towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish.

Kitchens

• Use large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, glass in door. Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners, burner bibs.

• For large areas use triangle brush w/ towel, or large nozzle brush directly. Use nozzle without brush for nooks & crannies, wipe with towel.

• Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where needed, rinse or wipe surface.

• Use triangle brush direct and wipe with towel, use nozzle w/ brush on mouldings, wipe with towel. CABINET FACING: pre - steam w/ nozzle from a distance of 6", let stand a moment, wipe with towel, repeat if necessary.

Rest/Bathroom

• Use nozzle brushes, triangle brush with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe clean. Use triangle brush with towel to maintain.

• Use triangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas, nozzle brush w/ towel or nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away dirt.

• Use triangle brush w/ out towel or large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from glass panels. Pre - treat area with mild detergent if necessary. Rinse tools often. Wipe or rinse away loosened dirt.

• Use triangle brush direct without towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn areas, rinse or wipe away soil. Use extension tube for easy reach

Bus,Auto,Boat,RV

• triangle brush w/ towel for fabric & vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams, and spots. Do not overheat plastics or vinyls.

• For nooks & crannies use nozzle, wipe w/ towel. Use nozzle brush on chrome & gaskets. Wipe with clean towel to polish.

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