What are Steam Cleaners Used For?

A number of tools fall under the umbrella heading of a steam cleaner, depending on how they are used. A steam cleaner is a device which creates gaseous vapor from water through heating. The result is more commonly called steam, and it can be used on an assortment of surfaces, including those which are not normally water safe. A number of industries utilize steam cleaners for a variety of applications. Models for home use are typically small, and resemble vacuum cleaners with a chamber to hold water in. Hand held steam cleaners are also used in the garment industry, to spot clean and press garments. A steam cleaner works by heating water to the point where it turns into vapor. The vapor expands, and is forced out through a nozzle which can be directed at the surface which needs to cleaned. As the vapor cools and turns back into water, it pulls dirt out of the material and off the surface. Many steam cleaners suck the dirty water back into a separate chamber, while others require the ...  more