Favorite sofa has lost its former beauty. There can be many reasons - the child poured a glass of juice on him, the husband in sports excitement while watching football dropped a fat patty on the upholstery. Blush or powder woke up on the sofa. All this is unpleasant, but there is no reason to go to the furniture salon for an expensive purchase, to call the master for hauling furniture upholstery and not even a reason to immediately contact the dry cleaners. Modern manufacturers of household appliances have long come up with a miracle machine to deal with such stains - steam cleaners for furniture.
Characteristic
The beauty of steam cleaners for furniture is that they are suitable not only for upholstered furniture - sofas and armchairs. Most of the proposed models can easily cope with dirt on plastic, ceramic, metal surfaces. Textile for them is the simplest and easiest task.
A furniture steam generator can also be used to clean carpets, pillows and mattresses. By steaming you will not only return them to their former purity, but also get rid of possible invisible parasites, linen and dust mites, which often settle under the thickness of the bedspread.
Professional steam devices provide penetration of steam into the surface to a depth of 10 centimeters. They easily remove almost any dirt: grease, traces of cosmetics, stains from fruits and even hair.
Kinds
There are several types of household furniture steam cleaners. Consider the main ones.
Hand held
These are compact, lightweight and easy-to-use steam cleaners. They allow you to quickly clean almost any surface without significant effort. Another advantage of such devices is relative cheapness and affordability for any budget.
Compact
Such models are somewhat reminiscent of a vacuum cleaner. Their tank is located below. Hence the visual resemblance to a vacuum cleaner. The compact steam cleaner is equipped with nozzles for various textures and furniture structures.
But remember, when choosing such a model, you should pay attention to the length of the hose connecting the steam tank to the nozzle, so that cleaning the surface you need is not hindered by limited access. The same goes for network cable.
Vacuum cleaners
Such models are more suitable for professional use. And their price is not affordable for everyone. However, the power of the steam cleaner and its efficiency can hardly be compared with the above devices. Vacuum cleaners are more durable.
Modern models
Specialists of many cleaning companies have long made a choice in favor of steam cleaners. Such a device is universal. He has a lot of advantages over his competitors for the right to be called the best mud fighter. Here are just a few of its benefits:
- copes with most types of pollution;
- can be used on different surfaces;
- easy to use;
- penetrates into inaccessible places;
- struggling with unpleasant odors;
- produces moderate disinfection;
- does not require special cleaning agents, which means it is as environmentally friendly as possible;
- does not leave stains.
Features of choice
The first thing you should pay attention to is this is the power of the steam cleaner. The larger it is, the higher the efficiency of its use. It ranges from 700 watts in manual steam cleaners to 2,300 watts in outdoor. The next parameter is the volume of the steam boiler. The larger it is, the longer your device will last without “recharge”.
Keep in mind that one liter of water is enough for thirty to forty minutes of continuous operation.
If you opted for a manual steam cleaner, then pay attention to its weight. And remember - manufacturers most often indicate the mass of the "empty" device. Add water to it and get the weight that you have to lift when cleaning.
The next circumstance requiring attention is the number of nozzles. The more of them, the more abilities the car has. Their minimum should be three pieces, the maximum value is difficult to determine. Manufacturers offer a variety of nozzles for different types of flooring, cleaning mirrors and windows, textiles.
The length of the electric cord and hose was discussed above. We add only that the flexibility of these elements is also important in order to freely remove hard-to-reach spots.
When choosing, pay attention to the heating time of the device. Some will be ready to work in 10 seconds, others will “puff” for 10 minutes.
The next item is steam pressure. Everything is more complicated here. Manufacturers declare what is created inside the tank, but at the outlet it all depends on the length of the hose and the configuration of the nozzle.
So, the choice is made, it's time to start cleaning, but First, we recommend that you study the operating instructions for the device. This will help to eliminate annoying errors in use.
Recommendations for use
Before you start processing your favorite sofa, try the appliance on an inconspicuous area, hidden from the eyes, and only if it does not change the structure, you can clean the entire furniture.
The procedure may be as follows.
- Remove all specks from the surface. At home, this is easy to do with a vacuum cleaner. And only after that start up your steam cleaner.
- Pour liquid into a water tank. Manufacturers recommend using a filter-cleaned liquid.
- If the stains on the furniture are complex or if the appliance needs detergent, add it to the water. But just before carefully read the instructions. Remember: more does not mean better; excessive amounts of powder can ruin your furniture.
- During work try to keep your “assistant” in parallel surface to be cleaned.
- The more delicate the fabric on the furniture, the less pressure should be exerted on it.
- Especially greasy or greasy areas will be easier to clean, if you direct steam at them from the bottom up, as if blowing dirt.
After cleaning, check to see if there is any moisture left; if so, wet this area with a microfiber cloth.
Watch the steam cleaner overview in the video.
