Have you ever attempted to clean your home with steam? If not, you should definitely give it a go as steam cleaning has a number of advantages over regular cleaning. For instance thanks to the high temperatures of the steam it is much more effective in removing all types of stains, not to mention it kills bacteria and other harmful micro-organisms. It's also much cheaper as you can buy a steam mop only once but can use it on regular basis for years. Sure, it's more expensive than regular mops but it's definitely a good investment. In addition, steam cleaning is eco friendly and much safer for your health as no dangerous and toxic detergents are involved in the process. Once you've given it a try, you may never go back to that old smelly mop and the bucket of soapy water. Here are the three major advantages in more depth.
Steam is just as effective as cleaning solutions
Cleaning with steam is just as efficient as regular cleaning. And the reason for that is simple – high temperatures can dissolve even the most obstinate stains and spots from carpets, tiles and other surfaces. As no additional cleaning products and chemicals are used, in many cases steam cleaning is suitable for hypo-allergenic environments as all you will possibly need is some water for the steam machines. Each steam mop has a small boiler inside which heats up water to up to 110 degrees Celsius. The pressure and moisture are relatively low as most of this method's effectiveness is due to high temperatures. This allows for a quick drying time as well. Needless to say this is what disinfects and kills all germs and bacteria and removes unpleasant odours from your carpeting and furniture. And the best part is the process takes only a few minutes.
Steam is budget-friendly
As we previously mentioned cleaning with steam is more frugal since you invest only once when buying your steam mop. Yes, sure you'll have to say goodbye to a larger sum of money but in the long-term it will pay off. Another plus of making this investment is that you can use it on any surface and cut on your detergents' budget. This way you won't have to buy a cleaning solution for wooden floors, another one for tiles and ceramics and yet a third one for soft furniture and carpeting. Most mops operating on steam can be used as regular mops, all it takes is for you to remove the attachment. And this transformation is fortunately quick and easy to perform. Another advantage is that you can use steam to remove old wall papers, unclog drains and clean up mould from every section of your home. This multi-functionality definitely helps reduce your expenses.
Planet Earth loves steam too!
Steam is the best option if you want to go for eco friendly, toxin-free and safe cleaning. As previously mentioned, all it takes is a small amount of water as the principle on which steam mops operate doesn't require any additional chemicals to be used thanks to the extreme temperatures. We all know most cleaning solutions sold on the market are very dangerous. First of all they can be harmful to your skin and their use in many cases results in rashes, irritation and a number of other allergic reactions. And second, most of them are anything but environmentally friendly as they are strong and efficient but this comes at a price – about half of the elements in Mendeleev's periodic table are listed on their labels. Steam mops operate on water only and thank god water (at least in most cases) is safe for you and the environment.
It's time to think about your own health, your budget and most importantly about Mother Earth. Why not take advantage of the benefits cleaning with steam has to offer? You no longer would have to rush to the store for cleaning solutions, anti-allergenic sprays and ointments and last but not least- you'd know you've already taken your baby-steps towards an eco friendly way of life.
The article is submitted Kathleen Crane. She runs a small company called Professional House Cleaners Notting Hill
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