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Hi I’m Lauren. I own a handheld, commercial and upright clothes steamer and have been steaming instead of ironing for the last 10 years.

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From steaming clothing, to cleaning without chemicals, to natural pest control, the blog is where you will find helpful advice, how to guides and general information about using steam around your home.

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How to Clean a Rowenta Steamer

Do you have a Rowenta handheld steamer or Rowenta garment steamer? If so, then you’ll want to know how to clean and descale it! Descaling is a process that removes hard water deposits and mineral build-up from your machine’s heating chamber. This will maintain the performance of your clothing steamer and extend its life. Follow…
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8 Bed Bug Steamer Choices for Fast Pest Control [2023]

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are a nuisance and can be difficult to get rid of. One of the best ways is by using a bed bug steamer. Steam treatment is the fastest, most effective way to kill these pests. It is also one of the easiest methods because it doesn’t involve any toxic chemicals or…
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How to Steam a Wedding Dress

No matter how you store your wedding dress, it is common for a couple of wrinkles to appear before your big day. I’ve written this guide on how to steam a wedding dress to help minimize the stress before your wedding day and the need for professional dry cleaning or steaming. Before steaming your wedding…
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Where to Buy Scented Demineralized Water for Your Steamer

Whether you are using a clothes steamer, steam cleaner or humidifier, you should only add distilled or demineralized water to the water tank. Tap water contains mineral deposits and may cause your steamer to clog due to scale buildup. Instead of using plain demineralized or distilled water when steam cleaning, you can add some fresh…
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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Clothes – A Guide for Laundry

When you’re dealing with bedbugs, how to get rid of bed bugs in clothes is a big question. As bed bugs feed on the blood of humans (and sometimes other mammals and birds), it might seem like leaving your infested clothes will starve the bugs to death. Unfortunately, that isn’t how it works. Bed bugs…
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Can You Use a Steam Mop On Karndean Flooring?

Are you a proud owner of Karndean flooring and wondering whether steam mops or steam cleaners are safe to use on it? Karndean flooring is a popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, design flexibility, and hygienic properties. However, it’s important to understand the risks associated with using steam mops on this type of…

Steam Cleaning Carpets vs Shampooing

When it comes to maintaining clean, pristine carpets in your home, the question often arises: should you shampoo or steam-clean? The problem arises due to the wide range of carpet cleaners available on the market, each promising a clean so thorough it leaves your carpet or rug nearly indistinguishable from new flooring. However, as with…
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Best Mop for Concrete Floors in 2023

Concrete floors are super strong and can handle a lot. They work great inside and outside, and the best part is they don’t stain easily, which means they’re not a lot of trouble to keep clean. If you want your concrete floors to look their best you need the right cleaning tool. I have put…
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Does Steaming Clean Clothes?

If you don’t have time to wash and dry your clothing between wear, try cleaning your clothes using your garment steamer. Steaming can clean your clothes, without the need for laundry detergents or washing. You simply need to ensure the steamer is hot enough to kill bacteria and odor causing germs, and steam for a…
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Can a Clothes Steamer Kill Bed Bugs?

If you are having a problem with bed bugs, you may be looking for a natural, cost-effective way to kill them. Using your clothing steamer for bed bug home treatment can help. Does Steam Kill Bed Bugs? Steam will kill bed bugs on contact, providing the steam is over 131 degrees Fahrenheit. Most garment steamers…
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How to Steam Clean a Couch

Cleaning a couch can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. You can use different methods, such as chemical cleaning, foam cleaning, carbonation, and steam cleaning. In this post, I will focus on how to steam clean a couch or sofa using a steam cleaner. Steam is highly effective in cleaning…
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Product Reviews From Someone Who Actually Uses Steam

I may not be able to buy every product on the market, but, owning various steam mops and steam cleaners, I know what works better than others. I bring my experience with steam cleaning to every product review. Find reviews on:

  • Steam Mops
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  • Commercial Steamers
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  • Steam Closets
  • Steam Vacuums
  • Vapor Steam Cleaners
  • Handheld Steamers
  • Steam Press Machines
  • Humidifiers

Benefits of Using Steam

Steam cleaning is a process that uses high-pressure steam to sanitize, deodorize and clean in one step. Using steam for cleaning is an effective way to kill bacteria and viruses with little leftover residue.

Steam cleaners provide a hassle-free and straightforward cleaning method. With heat and water, you can now efficiently sanitize every corner of your home.

The health benefits of using this method are significant as it kills bacteria while improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants. Compared to using other methods like bleach or hot soapy water, steam is natural and effective, avoiding respiratory problems that can occur with chemical use.

If you have pets in your home, using steam for cleaning will help to reduce odors, sanitize pet areas and kill fleas and their eggs, with no nasty chemicals that could harm your precious pet.

Here are ways you can use steam around your home:

  • Clean floors including grout and tiles.
  • Cleaning your kitchen, removing grease and grime with ease, sanitizing benchtops and cutting boards.
  • Disinfect your bathroom, shower, toilet and other wet areas.
  • Safely kills mold, viruses and germs around the home.
  • Steam kills fleas, dust mites, bed bugs and other allergens.
  • Clean carpets, upholstery and other furniture.
  • Disinfect children’s toys, both hard toys and stuffed animals.
  • Clean windows, mirrors and glass.
  • Clean your car interior, wheel rims and engine bay.
  • Refresh your mattress, linen and remove wrinkles from clothing.
  • Sanitize pillows, comforters, cushions and soft furnishings.
  • Cook vegetables for maximum nutrient retention.
  • Treat yourself to home facials, self care or steam your hair.
  • Add moisture back into the air if you live in a dry environment.
  • Clean your clothing, reduce the need and cost of dry cleaning… and many more!

If you suffer from allergies, use a steam cleaner. Not only will you avoid irritating your allergies further, but it also uses chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Steam cleaners are great for use on any variety of surfaces, whether hard or soft. They clean without using harsh chemicals and are very efficient – they kill 99% of bacteria.

Additionally, detergents fail to remove chemical residue left behind by previous cleaning processes. Hot steam vapor is natural, sanitary, and even cleans down to the pores of hard surfaces!

Using Steam for Pest Control

Professionals in pest control agree that steam can be used to remove a large variety of pests, from bed bugs to fleas to dust mites and even fly larvae. The high heat from steam eradicates pests in short amounts of time.

Steam can permeate deep into carpets, mats, rugs, and other materials. Harmful organisms are destroyed by steam, making steam vapor cleaners among the most effective methods to eliminate microorganisms.

Another benefit of using steam vapor cleaners is that the steam vaporizes nearly immediately, leaving carpets and fabrics virtually dry. Many solution-based cleaning methods leave carpets and other materials damp for hours after cleaning, creating an environment for these organisms to reproduce.

Steam cleaning is ideal for drains and other areas with organic matter accumulation. Not only will steam break down the organic matter but any larvae produced by pests will also be killed on contact with steam. So, if you’re having a pest control problem in your home, try using steam for a natural and safe method to keep pests at bay.

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