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Floors
Floors – Pre-vacuum or sweep up large dirt and dust particles. Use the large brush (Item 1) with
clipped on bonnet at low/medium steam volume. If you use the extension wands, insert one wand into
the other making sure the lengthwise lines on them are all lined up with each other on each piece. Keep
a bucket available for dirty bonnets and towels.
a. Tile
– Use a large brush (Item 1) or large triangle brush (Item 2) at low or medium steam setting.
Always use a clean bonnet and towel so they are absorbing the dirt and pushing it around. If floor is
very dirty, use the brush without attached bonnet, and mop dirt immediately as you go with a spare
cotton towel. Pre-treat stains or especially dirty areas with heat activated Vapormate®.
b. Vinyl or Wood – Use the large brush (Item 1) with a bonnet at low steam volume. Use extension
wands as needed. If the floor is especially dirty, pre-treat area lightly with cleaner such as Murphy’s
Oil Soap or Vapormate®.
NOTE: 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 AND ALWAYS USE A CLEAN BONNET AND TOWEL.
c. Waxed Vinyl Floors - Use large floor brush (Item 1) and if necessary, use the 3-inch round
brush (Item 5) in corners and tight areas. Clip a clean bonnet over the large floor brush. Apply
steam, cleaning a small area quickly as you go. This should melt a top layer of wax holding the dirt
in the pores of the floor. If the floor is greasy or very dirty, you may need to repeat this procedure
. It
may be necessary to reapply floor sealer when finished.
d. Unwaxed Vinyl Floors - Use the large brush (Item 1) with a bonnet and low steam. Pull-trigger
every 3 to 5 seconds to keep bonnet heated. Use a back and forth motion.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT ANY KIND OF VINYL, SINCE THIS COULD SOFTEN THE
SURFACE AND AFFECT THE TEXTURE. THIS ALSO APPLIES WHEN USING SMALL
BRUSHES TO REMOVE TOUGH SPOTS.
e. Wood Parquet Floors - Use large brush (Item 1) with a bonnet at low steam. Squeeze trigger
every 3 to 5 seconds and move quickly to avoid heat or moisture buildup in wood. Use heat
activated Vapormate® for dirty floors.
f
. Marble 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. NOTE: SOME
MARBLE SURFACES CAN DISCOLOR.
CARPETS
We do not recommend this steam cleaner for cleaning large carpeted areas but rather for spot cleaning.
Man made carpet fibers melt at temperatures 300ºF and above. The heat from the vapor system
does not melt the fibers, but it can change their shape or color at temperatures 185ºF-250ºF.
Use large brush (Item 1) on medium steam setting, 2 inches above carpet, and pre-steam a 6x6 foot
area. The steam will cause the dirt and soil particles to loosen their grip on the carpet fibers and opens
up the fibers. Then use the large brush (Item 1) with a bonnet on medium steam pressure and go over
pre-steamed area with same movements as when you vacuum. Change towels when dirty. Repeat
these steps if necessary. Move on to next area.