Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

5 reasons steam cleaning is a powerful cleaning tool

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Do you feel like you’re constantly cleaning, and it is never enough to stay on top of all the dirt, grime and germs? Do you wonder how profession­al cleaners get everything so sparkling and fresh in so little time? The trick is to work smarter, not harder, and one of their best-kept secrets is utilizing the natural cleaning power of steam.

Steam is a surprising­ly powerful cleaning tool, with the ability to break down tough grime and disinfect virtually any surface. Plus, water is pure and natural, so you don’t have to worry about harsh cleaners with chemicals that may be bad for you and the environmen­t. Here are the top reasons why many people use their steam cleaner as much as, or more than, their vacuum once they realize everything a steam cleaner can accomplish:

1. STEAM KILLS BACTERIA AND VIRUSES

The pandemic caused people to become acutely aware of how easily germs can spread, and the desire grew to regularly disinfect commonly touched surfaces. Steam is scientific­ally proven to kill bacteria and viruses because they cannot survive the heat. Steam allows one to sanitize, disinfect and clean in one simple step. For example, the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner easily removes dirt, grease and stains while killing 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, pathogens, bedbugs, mold and other undesirabl­es.

2. STEAM WORKS ALMOST ANYWHERE

Steam can clean any type of flooring, including tile and grout lines, but can be helpful in many more ways as well. Steam can tackle tough messes such as burned-on grease in ovens or grills, heavy stains on furniture and upholstery, and grime in showers or bathtubs. Steam is also great for cleaning a vehicle’s interior. It can sanitize an infant’s crib and your fitness equipment. Steam is also great for sanitizing softer surfaces, such as mattresses, children’s toys and pet furniture, especially those items that can’t be put into the washing machine. Not to mention, you can use steam to get into all the nooks and crannies that are otherwise hard to reach.

3. STEAM CLEANING IMPROVES AIR QUALITY

Americans spend approximat­ely 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrat­ions of some pollutants are often up to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrat­ions, according to the U.S. Environmen­tal Protection Agency. Because steam cleaning is all natural, it’s a great way to help improve indoor air quality. Steam cleaning helps eliminate dust, bed bugs, pet dander, pollen, allergens, mold and more. Cleaner air means a healthier home so everyone can breathe better, day and night.

4. STEAM ELIMINATES MOST OTHER CLEANING SUPPLIES

How many bottles of cleaner do you have in your home, and how much money have you spent on them? By investing in a steam cleaner, you eliminate the need for many of those bottles, not to mention their toxins, helping you save money and green your home. Steam cleaning is environmen­tally friendly, so you can feel proud to have a healthier, eco-smart home.

5. STEAM SAVES TIME AND IS SO SATISFYING

Steam cleans fast and dries even faster, which means less time scrubbing. This is why profession­als use it in commercial and hospitalit­y settings. The Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner comes with 17 premium accessorie­s to clean almost anything, from vast surfaces to tiny nooks and crannies. Learn more at Dupray.com. Plus, cleaning with steam can turn a mundane cleaning routine into a surprising­ly satisfying experience when you quickly see the before-and-after results.

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