Over time, the wear and tear on surfaces in our homes can leave them looking tired and worn. The thing is, the longer you live somewhere, the harder it is to remember what a surface originally looked like. That's where a steam cleaner comes in handy, removing up to 99.99% of germs and bacteria on a surface.
At Direct Vacuums, we believe in restoring the beauty of your living spaces with effective cleaning solutions. That’s why we have a range of Vacuum and floorcare products that can help you get your home looking spick and span quickly and effectively.
So, if you’ve been asking yourself ‘Do I need a steam cleaner?’, our latest blog will talk you through what a steam cleaner can do for your home and what we have available to help you come to your decision.
How Does a Steam Cleaner Work?
Steam cleaners, as the name suggests, use steam to get a surface clean. It’s a deeper clean, and a different process from a typical vacuum cleaner as it’s not simply a case of removing dirt, but getting right to the core of the grime build-up. Steam cleaners shoot out tiny blobs of steam. These penetrate the very pores of the surface, neutralising and removing dirt, grime, dust and anything else that causes a surface to discolour and lose its shine over time.
Where to use a steam cleaner
Steam cleaners can tackle greasy floors, melt away baked-on oven grime, and leave your grout sparkling – all without using harsh chemicals. Bathroom blues? No problem! Steam cleaners banish mould and mildew from tiles and shower enclosures, while also sanitising your sink for a hygienic refresh.
Moving into the living area, steam cleaners effectively clean hardwood and laminate floors without damaging the finish. Plus, they're lifesavers for upholstery and carpets, removing dust, pet dander, and allergens, leaving your furniture and soft surfaces feeling fresh.
But their magic doesn't stop there! Steam cleaners are multi-tasking heroes. They can tackle windows to leave them streak-free, detail your car's interior for a fresh look, and even sanitise children's toys for peace of mind.
Additional Benefits of a Steam Cleaner
Beyond visibly cleaning surfaces, steam cleaning can kill up to 99.99% of germs and bacteria on a surface. That can be very helpful for any allergy sufferers, as well as generally being advantageous for health in the home.
- Thorough Cleaning: Steam cleaners provide a deep clean, removing dirt, grime, and stubborn stains effectively, leaving your surfaces spotless.
- Chemical-Free Sanitisation: With hot steam alone, steam cleaners sanitize surfaces without the need for harsh chemicals, making it safer for your family and the environment.
- Versatile Cleaning: Steam cleaners can tackle various surfaces like hardwood floors, carpets, upholstery, and kitchen appliances, offering customisable cleaning options with different attachments and settings.
- Allergy Relief: Steam cleaners not only remove visible dirt but also eliminate allergens like dust mites, pollen, and pet dander, providing relief for allergy sufferers.
- Time and Effort Savings: Cleaning with a steam cleaner is quicker and easier compared to traditional methods like sweeping and mopping, reducing the time and effort spent on cleaning chores.
- Odour Elimination: Steam cleaners efficiently eliminate odours without harsh chemicals, freshening up your home by tackling pet odours, cooking smells, and musty odours trapped in carpets.
- Long-Term Cost-Efficiency: Although requiring an initial investment, steam cleaners save money over time by reducing the need for cleaning products and professional cleaning services while offering long-lasting durability.
What can Direct Vacuums Offer?
Direct Vacuums stocks a range of brand new and refurbished steam cleaners at excellent prices.
We have more than 50 steam mop models to choose from, with products from the likes of Vax, Vytronix, and Tower available for you to buy at prices way beneath the RRP.
Our range of steam cleaners includes a selection of multi-function steam cleaners specially designed to flexibly deal with and clean a wider variety of surfaces, offering a superb modern cleaning option. As well as handheld steam cleaners designed specifically for the kind of grime and build-up that happens in kitchens and bathrooms. These are important spaces to get clean and keep hygienic, so consider a steam cleaner for these parts of your home.
At Direct Vacuums, we also offer a host of carpet cleaners and vacuum cleaners, so find all your home cleaning solutions here. And if you have any questions, feel free to contact the Direct Vacuums team.
