Vapor Boss Steam System 13 Rev 6/11
Which Tool Should I Use Where?
(Living room continued)
b. Latex Paint
- Use large triangle brush with 1 towel. Preheat towel and wipe with no steam. Do
not apply pressure. Move quickly with smooth strokes. Or use nozzle about 5” off surface to
presteam spot. Do not get surface too wet. Wipe gently with towel.
Tracks, Moldings
a. Tracks -
Use one hole nozzle with detail brush. Wipe cleansed area with towel.
b. Moldings -
Use single-hole nozzle. Hold the nozzle in one hand and a towel in the other hand.
Move the nozzle and towel at the same time in one direction, blowing the dirt into the towel.
Hold the nozzle parallel to surface. Move quickly. Wipe with dry towel.
Blinds –
Use only on metal blinds.
Close blinds. Use a low steam setting with the large triangular brush
with a doubled diapered towel attached. Work gently in a horizontal direction.
NOTE:
NOT FOR USE ON VINYL BLINDS
Slats
a. Dusting -
Open blinds and use 1-hole nozzle to blow dust onto window.
b. Deep Cleaning -
Close blinds with top of slats facing you. Use large triangle brush with one
towel. Wipe side-to-side from the top down. To reach the whole slat spread the slats with the
other hand while wiping. Close the blinds from the opposite direction and clean from the bottom
up. Keep changing towels until clean. If needed, prespray the blinds with cleaning formula.
Strings -
Pull the blind all the way up. Wipe the string with a towel wet with cleaning formula. Pull the
string slowly through a detail brush.
Hardwood floors –
Use on sealed wood only. Use the large rectangular brush with clipped on diapered
double towel 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. This will
make sure that the wands remain securely fastened. They should click easily into place. Click the
extension wands into the hose handle. Keep a bucket available to put dirty towels into.
Upholstery –
Use the large rectangular brush or large triangle brush with diapered towel, heat towel 3
to 5 seconds at low steam setting. Pretest an inconspicuous area and work quickly and lightly
especially if fabric has Scotch Guard. Clean furniture using back and forth movement. If material seems
to be getting too wet, cut steam off. Reheat towel as needed.
NOTE:
ALWAYS CHECK AREA FOR SCOTCH GUARDING.
a. Leather –
DO NOT CLEAN INTERIOR LEATHER FURNITURE WITH STEAM.
b.
Vinyl -
Using 1-hole nozzle, blow out cracks and crevasses. Use appropriate brush.
Carpets –
See “carpets” in Bedroom section above.
Windows –
See “mirrors/glass/windows” in Bathroom section above.
AUTO
–
Open the car windows or doors to let the steam escape while you are cleaning.
Wheels
–
Use large triangular brush at medium steam volume and vigorously brush dirt away. Use
smaller tools for crevices if needed to finish job.
Carpets
and Upholstery –
See “carpets” and “upholstery” in Bedroom section above.
a. Leather interior -
Using 1-hole nozzle, blow out cracks and crevasses. Clean the same as
UPHOLSTERY in “bedroom” section. Leather interior in cars is made to handle moisture and is fine
to steam clean, unlike residential leather furniture.
