Floors

  Floor Type: Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Large brush and towel, extension tubes, nozzle with nylon nozzle brush, small rectangular brush
Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, corners and baseboards with nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do by sections using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use small rectangular brush, no towel.

  Floor Type: Quarry Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile and Grout  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Large brush and towel on front clips only, nozzle with nylon nozzle brush, rectangular brush with towel.
Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt.

  Floor Type: Hardwood  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Large brush and towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Fix towel to large brush, heat with steam "on", reduce or turn steam off and mop floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.

  Floor Type: Smooth Concrete  
Volume:
Medium-High
Tools & Accessories
large brush and towel on front clips only, small rectangular brush
Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush or small rectangular brush for heavily soiled areas.

  Floor Type: Wax Removal  
Volume:
Medium-High
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Treat by section with small rectangular brush, no towel. Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT!

 

 

 

 

Carpets

  Carpet Type:Wall to Wall, Maintenance, Area Rugs  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Large brush and towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM with small rectangular brush or large brush a 6' x 6' area at 6" above the surface. Attach towel to large brush and wipe in two directions- the second at right angles to the first. Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light application of gentle detergent followed with steam treatment.

  Carpet Type: Spot Cleaning  
Volume:
Medium-High
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle or Steam gun
Hints and Techniques:
When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4" to 5" from carpet surface. Blot spot with towel, repeat as necessary. DO NOT OVERHEAT!

 

WALLS AND CEILINGS

  Wall Type: Painted, Paneling  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated with gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer.

  Wall Type: Wall Paper  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use small rectangular brush with towel to remove residual paste.

  Wall Type: Acoustical Tile  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated with gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer.

  Wall Type: Vents  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes
Hints and Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated with gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer.

UPHOLSTERY

  Upholstry Type: Vinyl, Synthetics  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush with towel
Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating.

  Upholstry Type: Cotton  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Threaded nozzle, no brush
Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating.

  Upholstry Type: Acoustical Tile  
Volume:
Low
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush with towel
Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition leathers after treating

 

BLINDS

  Blinds Type: Levelor, Venetian Type, Horizontal  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Threaded nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle
Hints and Techniques:
Light dust, open blind ½ way and use nozzle on medium-high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care.

Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist with mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately with towel.

Vertical vinyl - small rectangular brush with towel on one side and large brush with towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides.


  Blinds Type:Vertical  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush with towel, large brush with towel
Hints and Techniques:
Light dust, open blind ½ way and use nozzle on medium-high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care.

Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist with mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately with towel.

Vertical vinyl - small rectangular brush with towel on one side and large brush with towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides.

 

GLASS

  Glass Type: Windows, Mirrors, Window Screens  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Window cleaning tool, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube(s)
Hints and Techniques:
Pre-steam glass with steam gun at 6" from surface or use small rectangular brush with towel over entire surface the first cleaning. Follow up with window tool. Wipe squeegee blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors or windows. Use small rectangular brush with towel on screens.

  Glass Type: Window Frames  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Threaded nozzle with nozzle brush, extension tube(s), towel extended nozzle
Hints and Techniques:
Use threaded nozzle and brush to renew frame area, latches etc. Use towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish.

 

KITCHENS

  Kitchen Type: Stove Tops, Ovens  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, extension tube, towel
Hints and Techniques:
Use large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, glass in door. Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners and burner bibs.

  Kitchen Type: Small Appliances  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Large nozzle brush, small rectangular brush with towel
Hints and Techniques:
For large areas use small rectangular brush with towel, or large nozzle brush directly. Use nozzle without brush for nooks and crannies, wipe with towel.

  Kitchen Type: Sinks, Faucets, Drains  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon or brass
Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where needed, rinse or wipe surface.

  Kitchen Type: Counter Tops, Cabinet Facing  
Volume:
Low-Medium
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with nozzle brush
Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush direct and wipe with towel, use threaded nozzle with brush on moldings, wipe with towel.

CABINET FACING: Pre-steam with nozzle from a distance of 6",. let stand a moment, wipe with towel, repeat if necessary.

BATHROOMS

  Bathroom Type: Tile and Grout  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle, large and small nozzle brush, small rectangular brush, extension tube
Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle brushes, small rectangular brush with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe clean. Use small rectangular brush with towel to maintain.

  Bathroom Type: Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube
Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush with towel to treat larger areas, large nozzle brush with towel or nozzle with nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away dirt.

  Bathroom Type: Shower Stalls and Doors  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon or brass
Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush with out towel or large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from glass panels. Pre-treat area with mild detergent if necessary. Rinse tools often. Wipe or rinse away loosened dirt.

  Bathroom Type: Fiberglass  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Large round nozzle brush, small rectangular brush, extension tube, towel
Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush direct without towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn areas, rinse or wipe away soil. Use extension tube for easy reach.

 

BUS, AUTO, BOAT, RV

   Type: Interior Surfaces  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with nozzle brush
Hints and Techniques:
Small rectangular brush with towel for fabric and vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams and spots - SEE Carpet Spotting. Do not overheat plastics or vinyl.

   Type: Detailing Interior, Exterior  
Volume:
Medium
Tools & Accessories
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube
Hints and Techniques:
For nooks and crannies use nozzle, wipe with towel. Use nozzle brush on chrome and gaskets. Wipe with clean towel to polish.

SOME OTHER APPLICATIONS:

  • Dust Plants
  • Polish Jewelry
  • Clean Tools
  • Clean Yard Equipment
  • Clean Outdoor Furniture
  • Unclog Drains
  • Defrost Freezers
  • Remove Stickers and Decals
  • Kill Unwanted Vegetation
  • Deodorize Fabrics and Carpets
  • Remove And Kill Algae On Deck Or Other Exterior Wood Surfaces

 

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