Vapor steam cleaner

Vapor steam cleaners use a boiler to heat tap water to high temperatures (240 to 310 degrees) causing the water to be transformed into a very fine, dry mist. The vapor is made up of about 5 to 6% water, so surfaces dry quickly. The vapor particles are much smaller than steam particles allowing the ability to clean in tighter spaces. In 2005, the University of Washington tested a vapor steam cleaner and said “the steam vapor’s low moisture and high temperature provides deeper cleaning because it penetrates into the pores and crevices better than topically applied cleaners”. Since steam vapor cleaners use no chemicals, there is a benefit to indoor air quality, no hazards or risks from using and storing chemicals, and no harmful chemical residue left after the cleaning process.

Recently, green cleaning has been gaining interest and popularity in the quest to end our reliance on disinfecting chemicals. Technology has provided us with vapor steam cleaners to combat mold, bacteria, viruses, mildew, and fungus without the use of chemicals. In addition, Rona Fried, Ph D. said “the fact that you can achieve sanitation from tap water frees you from chemical-safety concerns.” Although, vapor steam cleaners have been in commercial use since the early 1970’s, they are now smaller and affordable, which provides many more of us the ability to take advantage of this green cleaning product. Because they reduce the need for sponges, mops, buckets, paper towels, expensive household chemicals, etc., consumers that go green with a vapor steam cleaner can save money [http://www.vapor-systems.com/vapor_learning_center/cleaning-costs.html] .

References

Citation
last = Fried
first = Rona
title = Steam Vapor Cleaning: It’s Just Water!
url=http://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article.asp?id=3122&keywords=steam%20vapor%20cleaning,%20green%20cleaning,%20rona%20fried
accessdate = 2007-11-12

Citation
last = Hanson
first = Steve
title = Unraveling the Mysteries of Vapor Steam Cleaning
url=http://www.cleaningarticles.com/Article/Unraveling-the-Mysteries-of-Vapor-Steam-Cleaning/246
accessdate = 2007-11-12

Citation
last = Rathey
first = Allen
title = Steam Vapor Cleaning Gets Top Marks in University Restrooms
url=http://editorials.arrivenet.com/education/article.php/7247.html
accessdate = 2007-11-12

External links

* [http://www.vapor-systems.com/vapor_learning_center/cleaning-costs.html Calculator]