Vapor Boss Steam System 14 Rev 6/11
Which Tool Should I Use Where?
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Windows –
See “mirrors/glass/windows” in Bathroom section above.
Air Conditioning or Heating Vents –
Turn OFF air conditioning or heating. Put down a large towel
under the vents on the floor and cover the seats. Use the 1 hole nozzle (no brush) attached to the hose
handle and insert nozzle tip into the vent. Spray the steam into each vent to clean out the passageways.
Wipe up the residue with a spare cotton or microfiber towel. To finish job, turn on air conditioning to dry
out vents.
Dashboard –
Use the small triangular brush with the 3 hole nozzle. Wipe immediately with a microfiber
cloth.
MISCELLANEOUS
Cleaning and Sanitizing Bird or Pet Cages –
Pre-vacuum the cage. Use the 1-inch round brass
bristle brush with 1 hole nozzle attached to the hose handle. When done steam cleaning. Rinse the
cage and towel it dry.
Deck
–
Use the large floor brush uncovered at low steam volume. Increase volume on tough areas.
Rinse with a garden hose.
Golf Clubs
– Use the small nylon nozzle brush with 1 hole nozzle. Scrub lightly and wipe with cotton
microfiber towel immediately.
Spot Cleaning for Carpets
– We do not recommend this steam cleaner for cleaning large carpeted
areas but rather for spot cleaning.
Do not apply nozzle directly on to the spot — this keeps the heat from exceeding 180ºF - 185ºF,
which can chemically “set” protein-based and food dye stains onto the fibers. Once a stain is set, it
is hard to remove. To remove a set stain, treat it first with a proper cleaning formula, then see below
– and then follow up with the above procedure.
a. Protein Stain:
Dab with towel dampened with a solution of 1 teaspoon white vinegar and 1
quart of cold water.
b. Food Dye Stain:
Wet stain with a solution of water and lemon juice or white vinegar.
c. Water Stain:
First wet the stain with carbonated water, and then use triangular brush with
towel.
d. Reoccurring Stain:
If a stain comes up again and again, it has a “reservoir” under the padding.
Before removing the stain you have to dry it out first. Press a drying agent such as talcum
powder, a mixture of cornstarch and cornmeal, or clean unscented, uncolored cat litter into the
fibers — do not rub. Let sit for 20 minutes, and then vacuum it out.
e. Surface Stain:
If the stain is only on the surface of the carpet, it can be removed by shooting
the steam against the spot from the side, 1”-2” above surface. Hold a towel on the other side to
catch the residue. This prevents driving the particles deeper into the fibers.
f.
Gum:
Same technique as SURFACE STAIN, except use paper towel instead of cotton towel. If
the gum melts too much, let it cool off before trying again. Once major part of gum is removed
mist with a non-toxic cleaning formula and re-clean.
