Know the advantages of the steam - and hot water-cleaning machines

Advantages of hot-water cleaning machines.

These machines are suitable for cleaning almost every type of carpet, because the water is hot, but not so hot that it can damage the fibers of the carpets. If you have carpets with longer fibers, then definitely this is the perfect method for the seasonal house cleaning. Another great advantage is that you can add a variety of detergents in the water tank, ranging from strong sanitizers to the lightest deodorizing agents. This makes the hot water perfect for a treatment of heavily soiled rugs, which is a very frequent issue if you deep clean your carpets once a year. Further, the entire process of how the hot-water machines clean the carpets is much slower, than any other machine. This makes the fibers more resistant to the shocking changes of the temperature and of the moisture, which definitely reduces the chance of discoloration or other unwanted effects. The hot water penetrates easily into the base of the carpets to clean the very bases of the fibers, while on the other hand, when the carpet is dry – the fibers by themselves restore their fluffiness to provide an even more visually pleasant appearance.

Advantages of steam cleaning machines.

Although the extreme heat of the steam can damage some natural fibers and surfaces, the hot steam is often the preferred method for cleaning the floors. The hot steam can deal with the heaviest blemishes and most soiled areas onto almost all the types of floor coverings. From textile floor coverings through natural rugs and carpets, and to tiled floors - the hot steam is all that you need to get rid of pollens, germs, allergens and other bacteria. This is due to the heat of the steam, which can exceed some 120 degrees Celsius, making it the sole thing that is enough to degrease and sanitize the treated objects. Yet you have to be careful when cleaning super thin and light fabrics like the upholstery of some furniture, decorative pillows and curtains. Make sure that this is the best method for dealing with the stains onto these light objects and make sure to adjust the amount and temperature of the steam to the lowest possible level. It will preserve the delicate fibers and textures from discoloration or even from burning effects. In all cases - with a steam cleaning machine, you get the greatest surface coverage-to-time efficiency. Only a couple of hours are enough to clean all the carpets and rugs in the entire house, and the best thing is that you clean the whole carpets and rugs. Spot cleaning with domestic detergents or soaking the small area rugs in a powerful detergent solution could provide the same result, but let`s face it - the drying time often requires a good long day or even more. The next important advantage of this method for home cleaning is the low consumption of water, because the machine uses hot steam instead of water in its normal condition. This leads to nearly 10% of water required for cleaning with hot steam, compared to the amount of water used by a hot-water machine or when soaking the carpets, or when using bowls of water and scrubbing with towels. One it means a greater cost efficiency and two - it means less volatile chemical compounds in the air, no need of numerous detergents, no need of constantly changing the water or else. For instance, let`s take the drying time - the carpets cleaned with hot steam are ready to play and use immediately after the cleaning. There is no waiting or drying time, while the fibers of the carpets are fluffy and bright like new.

Heather Roberts is a freelance guest blogger from London, UK. She has got many published articles on various topics such as cleaning, organizing, home and garden etc.