Steam Cleaners

Unlike pressure washers – which use lots of water combined with strong pressure to remove stubborn dirt and stains – steam cleaners use very little water. Instead, they clean using vapour or steam. Because they don’t use much water, surface areas are not left slippery or damp after cleaning. Another advantage of steam cleaners is that they provide a very high level of hygiene. As a result, they are a favoured cleaning tool in hospitals, kitchens, restaurants and other facilities where exemplary hygiene is very important. As the high-temperature vapours used in the cleaning process disinfect surface areas rapidly, they also require less exposure to cleaning fluids and chemicals. Because of this, steam cleaners are well suited for individuals who are particularly sensitive to such products.

Steam cleaners provide a gentler and milder cleaning capability than pressure washers. For this reason, they are ideal for cleaning delicate materials such as tile and grout. Steam cleaners can also get in between the grout filled spaces between tiles to deliver a level of precision cleaning that pressure washers cannot match. After spraying the tiles and grout to remove excess dirt and grime, use a steam cleaner to lift the dirt off gently, making deposits easy to remove by hand.

Pressure washers are also better than steam cleaners for cleaning porous materials such as brick, concrete and marble. To clean such surfaces effectively, you need a powerful jet of water to shift tough stains and impacted dirt. Many homeowners purchase pressure washers to deep-clean brick or cement patio floors that are walked on regularly and exposed to the elements at all times. Cement floor garages are another area where pressure washers come into their own, offering a robust cleaning tool to remove even oil and grease stains.