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Steam cleaner guide
How to Use a Steam Cleaner for Bathroom Cleaning
Maintaining a clean bathroom is essential for hygiene and comfort, especially in the hospitality industry where these areas are used by numerous people. Traditional cleaning methods often rely on harsh chemicals and intensive labor. However, Tecnovap Steam Cleaner machines offer a more efficient, eco-friendly alternative by using high-pressure steam to disinfect bathroom surfaces such as taps, handles, shower areas, floors, and toilets. Similar to using a steam cleaner for commercial kitchen applications, this guide will assist you in using a steam cleaner to achieve the best cleaning results in bathrooms, specifically in the hospitality industry.
What are the key benefits of a steam cleaner?
- Chemical free cleaning: : Tecnovap Steam Cleaners can disinfect without chemicals, although they can also inject low-foaming chemicals if needed. This eco-friendly option uses only water, reducing guests' exposure to harsh chemicals.
- Highly effective disinfection: The high temperatures (up to 178 degrees Celsius) produced by steam cleaning machines kill bacteria, viruses, and mold, providing a deep sanitization process in bathrooms.
- Wide application of use: Tecnovap steam cleaners are versatile and can be used in various areas beyond bathrooms, such as kitchens, bedrooms (for killing bed bugs), and lounges (for cleaning furniture). The machines come with a wide range of accessories and tools, making them a worthwhile investment for any business.
- Ease of use: Steam cleaners simplify the cleaning process, saving time and labor costs. They make cleaning bathrooms easier without the need for scrubbing.
What to clean with a steam cleaner?
- Bathroom fixtures and fittings
- Bathroom floors
- Windows and mirriors
- Toilets
- Showers
- Grout lines
- and more!
How to clean bathroom fixtures and fittings:
These areas are often overlooked but frequently used. Regular dusting and wiping can prevent more intensive cleaning later. For detailed cleaning, use a steam cleaner with a nozzle lance. Wait for the limescale to break down, then wipe away the dirt with a cloth.
How to clean bathroom floors:
Tecnovap steam cleaners ensure the highest hygiene standards on bathroom floors, whether they are tiled, laminate, or sealed parquet. Using a steam mop or floor tool with a microfiber pad allows for easy cleaning. Minimal water residue is left behind due to the superheated dry saturated steam, prolonging the cleanliness of grout lines.
How to clean windows and mirrors:
With Tecnovap's range of tools and accessories, cleaning windows and mirrors becomes easy and efficient. Attach the window cleaner to the steam gun and move the steam from top to bottom in a steady motion to avoid streaks. The squeegee blade and steam effectively remove mold, soap residues, and stains.
How to clean toilets:
For cleaning toilets or urinals, use the Tecnovap lance with a nylon detailing brush. This combination allows for a pressurized steam flow and light agitation of dirt. The high temperatures sanitize toilet surfaces on contact, reaching difficult areas with ease.
Steps to clean a toilet:
- Water tank: Start by steaming the water tank and any handles or buttons, then wipe away any residue.
- Seat: Clean the seat from top to bottom, paying special attention to joints where bacteria often breed.
- Rim: Direct the high-pressure steam lance into the rim and work your way around. Agitate as needed with an overheated steam burst.
- Bowl: Steam from the top of the rim down to the water, agitating any water marks. Flush to remove grime.
- Outside: Clean the outside of the bowl and S-bend, starting at the top and working down.
How to clean showers:
Shower areas often have soap residues that combine with fatty acids with hard water, creating greasy deposits. Steam cleaning effectively removes these deposits from stone tiles, glass doors, and fittings.
Method for Cleaning Showers:
- Walls: Use a steam mop or triangle tool with a microfiber cloth, starting from the top and working sideways. The heat melts grime, and the cloth collects residue.
- Grout: Clean dirty grout lines with a nylon brush attached to the steam gun.
- Floors: Clean the floors using the same tools as the walls, focusing on grout lines.
- Fittings: Use a clean microfiber cloth and a steam lance to remove buildup on fittings and taps.
How to clean grout lines:
Grout lines are breeding grounds for bacteria and mold due to their rough surface and moisture absorption. Steam cleaning penetrates and loosens dirt, making the cleaning process easier and preventing future buildup.
Steps to Clean Grout:
- Connect the pressure lance tool with a nylon brush.
- Allow the machine to heat to the highest temperature.
- Run the lance up and down the grout line with light contact, repeating until grime is removed.
- Use a microfiber cloth to remove excess residue.
Cleaning floors with a wet mop instead of a steam cleaner prolongs drying time, causing grout lines to get dirty faster.
Conclusion
Using a steam cleaner to clean bathrooms ensures a pristine finish and deep clean while being eco-friendly. Following these steps and tips will help you achieve a spotless, sanitized bathroom with minimal effort and without harsh chemicals.
