Vapor Boss Steam System 12 Rev 6/11
Which Tool Should I Use Where?
(Bedroom continued)
does not melt the fibers, but it can change their shape at temperatures 185ºF-250ºF - use method
described in first paragraph of “Work Techniques” to regulate the heat.
a. Industrial type -
Use rectangular brush, 2 inches above carpet, and pre-steam a 6x6 foot area.
The steam causes the dirt and soil particles to loosen their grip on the carpet fibers and opens
up the fibers. Then use the rectangular brush with 2 towels on medium 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.
b. Stain resistant
- The heat from the steam can remove the chemicals that make the carpet stain
resistant at temperatures between 150ºF - 200ºF. If the carpet is heavily soiled, the stain
resistance is already gone and the carpet should be re-treated after it is cleaned. Use same
technique as INDUSTRIAL TYPE carpet, but do not stay on one spot too long.
c. Non-colorfast
- Use nozzle 2” - 4” above carpet and shoot steam from the side with quick side-
to-side movements, lengthwise and crosswise. Hold a towel to the side to catch all dirt particles
as they blow out of the carpet. Do not get closer than 2” with the nozzle. Fluff up the fibers
evenly with a dry towel.
d. Delicate carpets (not recommended for silk)
- Use rectangular brush with diapered towel.
Preheat towels and wipe with no steam. Wait a few minutes. To dry, use the large triangle
brush with 1 towel, without steam, and wipe with vertical and diagonal strokes.
Mattress
–
To eliminate dust mites, use the large triangle brush diapered with a triple towel at a low
steam setting. Move quickly over the mattress and go over each area more than once to ensure
complete and thorough elimination of dust mites. Mattress should be slightly damp to the touch but not
wet. Air dry the mattress before putting bed linens back on the mattress.
(Refer to instructional video)
Clothing
–
Use the large triangular brush (no towel) at a low steam setting. Apply steam 12 inches from
clothes. Before continuing, test an inconspicuous area of the clothing for colorfastness first. Clothing
should be slightly damp to the touch but not wet. Air dry the clothing.
LIVING ROOM
Walls, painted trim or molding –
Use a low steam setting with the large triangular brush with a
doubled or tripled diapered towel. Pretest an inconspicuous area to be cleaned for paint thickness since
it is easy to take paint off walls. ALWAYS USE A CLIPPED ON TOWEL FOR PAINTED SURFACES.
Wallpaper
a. Washable
- If surface is heavily soiled, presteam surface or spray the towel with a cleaning
formula. Follow up with a clean towel to remove soap residue. If wallpaper is textured, presteam
2” off surface. Wipe with towel. Do not stay on one spot too long.
b. Deep Cleaning
- If surface is heavily soiled, presteam surface or spray the towel with a
cleaning formula. Follow up with a clean towel to remove soap residue. If wallpaper is textured,
presteam 2” off surface. Wipe with towel. Do not stay on one spot too long.
c. Non-Washable
- Use large triangle brush with 1 towel. Preheat towel and wipe with no steam.
Move quickly with smooth strokes. Do not stay on one spot too long.
d. Removing -
Use diapered triangle start in one corner hold in one spot for 5 to 10 seconds. Pull
corner out start peeling back while moving diapered triangle slowly back and forth.
Painted walls and ceilings
CAUTION
: THE HEAT MAY REMOVE SOME PAINT IF IT IS THIN.
a. Oil Paint
- Use large triangle brush with 1 towel, steam and wipe. Do not stay on one spot too
long. Use extension tubes to reach ceilings.
