Vapor steam cleaners or steam vapor systems are cleaning appliances or devices that use steam to dry, clean, and sanitize surfaces. The steam is produced in a boiler that heats tap water to high temperatures to produce low-pressure, low moisture water vapor.[1]
The steam cleaner's ability to clean is based primarily on its heat. The steam is applied to cleanable surfaces via a variety of insulated tools and accessories, releasing contaminants into water suspension, after which they can be removed by wiping or vacuuming.
Advantagesedit
Vapor steam cleaners typically consume less water compared to carpet cleaners or other cleaning devices, which use hot water instead of steam.[2] They can also remove excess vapor from the air. A vapor steam cleaner can help to remove scents absorbed by materials.[3]
Applicationsedit
The low-moisture characteristics of vapor steam cleaners make them suitable for use inside buildings and residences.
Vapor steam cleaners are frequently used in hypoallergenic environments because they do not require the use of additional cleaning chemicals. Steam has been shown effective in combating mold, bacteria, viruses, and other forms of bio-contamination.[2]
Steam mopsedit
A steam mop is a mop that uses steam to clean floors and carpets. Unlike a regular mop, which requires cleaning agents such as bleach or detergent, a steam mop uses heat from steam to disinfect the floors. A microfibre pad is often placed right underneath the steam jet to trap dirt. Most steam mops have a small water tank, and often provide dry steam. The steam mop was first envisioned by Romi Haan in 1998 in South Korea. She developed a prototype in 2001 and in 2004 the steam mop would hit the mass-market.[4][5] A steam mop works by heating up the water inside the reservoir to temperatures of about 120 degrees Celsius (248 degrees Fahrenheit). Many steam mops have one jet of dry steam (but may have as many as 15 jets), moistening a microfibre pad placed underneath. The steam helps soak the pad and dirt is drawn off ground. Unlike regular mops, steam mops do not leave a residue on the floor and often clean through the dirt. The heat of the steam can kill about 99 percent of the bacteria and dust mites. Steam mops can disinfect floors, restore shine, kill dust mites, and remove some stains. Some feature a two-sided, flip mop head that allows you to clean twice as much floor before changing the mop pad. One pad is soft for use on delicate flooring such as hardwood and laminates. The other pad has built-in scrubbing strips that facilitate cleaning tough messes.
Manufacturersedit
There are several manufacturers of vapor steam cleaners, with products ranging from higher-end industrial products to inexpensive consumer models.[1]
Sterilization testingedit
Vapor steam cleaners are cited[by whom?] as examples of green cleaning because of their ability to kill germs and in some cases disinfect without the use of chemical disinfectants.[6] Steam vapor has also been cited as effective in killing dust mites in carpet, bedding, and upholstery.[7] Additionally, dry steam vapor has shown to be effective in killing bed bugs and their eggs when reaching temperatures of 150–170 degrees.
In 2005, the University of Washington tested a steam vapor system in restrooms and reported labor savings and hygienic improvements over previous methods.[citation needed][8]
^ abDelgado, Jesús; Aznar, María P.; Corella, José (1997-05-01). "Biomass Gasification with Steam in Fluidized Bed: Effectiveness of CaO, MgO, and CaO−MgO for Hot Raw Gas Cleaning". Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 36 (5): 1535–1543. doi:10.1021/ie960273w. ISSN 0888-5885.
^ ab"Steam Vapor: Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery - HousekeepingChannel.com". www.housekeepingchannel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
^Salmon, Andrew (5 January 2012). "Korea's Rebel With a Steam Mop". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
^"The woman who liberated South Korea's housewives". BBC News. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
^Tanner, Benjamin D. (2009). "Reduction in infection risk through treatment of microbiologically contaminated surfaces with a novel, portable, saturated steam vapor disinfection system". American Journal of Infection Control. 37 (1): 20–27. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2008.03.008. PMID 18834748.
^Vojta, PJ; Randels, SP; Stout, J; Muilenberg, M; Burge, HA; Lynn, H; Mitchell, H; O'Connor, GT; Zeldin, DC (2001). "Effects of physical interventions on house dust mite allergen levels in carpet, bed, and upholstery dust in low-income, urban homes". Environ. Health Perspect. 109 (8): 815–9. doi:10.1289/ehp.01109815. PMC1240409. PMID 11564617.
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steam to dry clean and sanitize surfaces The steam is produced in a boiler that heats tap water to high temperatures to produce low pressure low moisture water vapor 1 A portable steam cleanerImage source Cjp24 Contents 1 Operation 2 Advantages 3 Applications 3 1 Steam mops 4 Manufacturers 5 Sterilization testing 6 See also 7 ReferencesOperation editThe steam cleaner s ability to clean is based primarily on its heat The steam is applied to cleanable surfaces via a variety of insulated tools and accessories releasing contaminants into water suspension after which they can be removed by wiping or vacuuming Advantages editVapor steam cleaners typically consume less water compared to carpet cleaners or other cleaning devices which use hot water instead of steam 2 They can also remove excess vapor from the air A vapor steam cleaner can help to remove scents absorbed by materials 3 Applications editThe low moisture characteristics of vapor steam cleaners make them suitable for use inside buildings and residences Vapor steam cleaners are frequently used in hypoallergenic environments because they do not require the use of additional cleaning chemicals Steam has been shown effective in combating mold bacteria viruses and other forms of bio contamination 2 Steam mops edit A steam mop is a mop that uses steam to clean floors and carpets Unlike a regular mop which requires cleaning agents such as bleach or detergent a steam mop uses heat from steam to disinfect the floors A microfibre pad is often placed right underneath the steam jet to trap dirt Most steam mops have a small water tank and often provide dry steam The steam mop was first envisioned by Romi Haan in 1998 in South Korea She developed a prototype in 2001 and in 2004 the steam mop would hit the mass market 4 5 A steam mop works by heating up the water inside the reservoir to temperatures of about 120 degrees Celsius 248 degrees Fahrenheit Many steam mops have one jet of dry steam but may have as many as 15 jets moistening a microfibre pad placed underneath The steam helps soak the pad and dirt is drawn off ground Unlike regular mops steam mops do not leave a residue on the floor and often clean through the dirt The heat of the steam can kill about 99 percent of the bacteria and dust mites Steam mops can disinfect floors restore shine kill dust mites and remove some stains Some feature a two sided flip mop head that allows you to clean twice as much floor before changing the mop pad One pad is soft for use on delicate flooring such as hardwood and laminates The other pad has built in scrubbing strips that facilitate cleaning tough messes Manufacturers editThere are several manufacturers of vapor steam cleaners with products ranging from higher end industrial products to inexpensive consumer models 1 Sterilization testing editVapor steam cleaners are cited by whom as examples of green cleaning because of their ability to kill germs and in some cases disinfect without the use of chemical disinfectants 6 Steam vapor has also been cited as effective in killing dust mites in carpet bedding and upholstery 7 Additionally dry steam vapor has shown to be effective in killing bed bugs and their eggs when reaching temperatures of 150 170 degrees In 2005 the University of Washington tested a steam vapor system in restrooms and reported labor savings and hygienic improvements over previous methods citation needed 8 See also editHot water extraction Steam cleaningReferences edit a b Delgado Jesus Aznar Maria P Corella Jose 1997 05 01 Biomass Gasification with Steam in Fluidized Bed Effectiveness of CaO MgO and CaO MgO for Hot Raw Gas Cleaning Industrial amp Engineering Chemistry Research 36 5 1535 1543 doi 10 1021 ie960273w ISSN 0888 5885 a b Steam Vapor Use Dry Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet Upholstery HousekeepingChannel com www housekeepingchannel com Retrieved 2016 12 10 Clean Tech Salmon Andrew 5 January 2012 Korea s Rebel With a Steam Mop Forbes Retrieved 29 March 2017 The woman who liberated South Korea s housewives BBC News 22 May 2015 Retrieved 29 March 2017 Tanner Benjamin D 2009 Reduction in infection risk through treatment of microbiologically contaminated surfaces with a novel portable saturated steam vapor disinfection system American Journal of Infection Control 37 1 20 27 doi 10 1016 j ajic 2008 03 008 PMID 18834748 Vojta PJ Randels SP Stout J Muilenberg M Burge HA Lynn H Mitchell H O Connor GT Zeldin DC 2001 Effects of physical interventions on house dust mite allergen levels in carpet bed and upholstery dust in low income urban homes Environ Health Perspect 109 8 815 9 doi 10 1289 ehp 01109815 PMC 1240409 PMID 11564617 Pressure Vessels EHS Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vapor steam cleaner amp oldid 1203878371, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
