What You Need to Know When Buying a Steam Cleaner

By choosing a steam cleaner, the user acquires a device for prompt and high-quality cleaning of hard and porous surfaces. With the help of a steam cleaner, a set of nozzles and a heated steam jet, it is easy to remove old stains on furniture, clean car interiors, ceramic tiles, clothes and even remove rust from a metal surface.

In addition to cleaning, the device disinfects the surface, as a result, the object remains clean, dry, and free of grease.

Power

The time of steam supply to the outlet nozzle depends on the power of the heating element. The optimal power ratings are:

• For portable models, the power of the heating element should be at the consumption level of 0.7-1.6 kW. At lower values, the device will slowly heat up and will not be able to maintain the optimum level of operating pressure.
• For stationary models, the power and energy consumption should not be less than 2-2.35 kW.

Working pressure support is an important indicator of model selection. Even for portable devices, equipment with a pressure support of less than 2 bar should not be selected.

Operating pressure

The higher the operating pressure in the heating chamber, the more intense the steam jet. As a result, the pressure of the heated steam affects the quality of the splitting of contaminants. Do not save and choose equipment with low working pressure. A weak jet will not allow you to properly clean the surface.

Temperature control

Almost all modern steam cleaners are equipped with a temperature controller. This is necessary, first of all, for cleaning delicate surfaces. For example, for a fabric, you can use the maximum heating of steam, and for a wooden surface, plastic, the degree of heating should be reduced.

The temperature controller allows you to set the optimal heating rate depending on the type of surface to be cleaned. If the missing nozzle can be purchased over time, then the temperature controller is a built-in device, and it is advisable to choose a model with a wide range of settings.

Also, the heating options depend on the type of device:

• For portable devices, the optimum temperature is 100 degrees.
• The temperature range for stationary steam cleaners ranges from 135 to 140 degrees.

Nozzle and tank material

The durability of the steam generator depends on the material of the casing. Metal or aluminum is better suited as a material for the tank. It is better to give preference to models with an aluminum water tank.

The effectiveness of the steam cleaner is affected by the choice of nozzles. In the absence of the desired nozzle, this can be purchased.