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Hints
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| Large brush + towel, extension tubes,
nozzle w/nylon nozzle brush, triangle brush |
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| Sweep or vacuum first: mop w/large brush,
corners and baseboards w/nozzle brush or large nozzle
brush; do by sections using continuous motion, heavily
soiled areas use triangle brush, no towel. |
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Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods
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Quarry Tile, Slate
Ceramic Tile & Grout |
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| Large brush + towel on front clips only,
nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush |
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| Sweep or vacuum first: mop w/large brush,
flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush
on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt. |
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| Large brush + towel, extension tubes
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| Fix towel to large brush, heat with
steam "on", reduce or turn steam off and mop
floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot and
moist, not wet. |
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| Large brush + towel on front clips only,
triangle brush |
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| Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/large brush,
flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush
or triangle brush for heavily soiled areas. |
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| Triangle brush, extension tubes |
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| Treat by section w/triangle brush, no
towel, Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT |
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Large brush + towel,
extension tubes |
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Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM
w/triangle brush or large brush a 6 x 6 area at 6"
above the surface. Attach towel to large brush and wipe
in two directions - the second at right angles to the
first. Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light
application of gentle detergent followed with steam
treatment. |
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Wall to wall, Maintenance
Area Rugs
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When using nozzle
or steam gun on spots, stay 4" - 6" from carpet
surface. Blot spot w/towel, repeat as necessary, DO
NOT OVERHEAT |
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Triangle brush or
large brush with towel, extension tubes |
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Painted walls, wallpaper,
wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably
3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces.Do
not dwell on any one area too long - treat once, let
cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam
w/nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush w/towel.
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Painted, paneling
Wallpaper
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Triangle brush or
large brush with towel, extension tubes |
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Towel surface may
be pre-treated w/gentle detergent mist to help loosen
soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface
for color transfer. WALLPAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on
seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle
brush w/towel to remove residual paste. |
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Nozzle or extended
nozzle, ext. tubes, large brush w/towel |
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Wipe vent surface
w/large brush w/towel.Pre-treat with nozzle if necessary.
For louvered vents, use nozzle with nozzle brush and
towel. |
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Triangle brush w/towel
Nozzle - no brush |
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Test in inconspicuous
location prior to treatment.Some velour's are very heat
sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam
gun at 6" from surface. Use triangle brush w/towel
over surface working in two directions. Towel should
be hot & moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines
at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.
Condition leathers after treating. |
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Low |
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Nozzle, extension
tube,
extended nozzle
Triangle brush w/towel
large brush w/towel |
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Light dust - open
blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med - high from 4"
away. Caution - This plastic blinds may be deformed
by too much heat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust - shut
blind, mist w/mild detergent, use nozzle at 4"
from surface, wipe immediately w/towel. Vertical vinyl
- triangle brush w/towel on one side and large brush
w/towel on opposite side - top to base switch sides.
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Levolor, venetian type
horizontal, vertical
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Window cleaning tool, triangle brush
w/towel, extension tube(s)
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Pre-steam glass w/steam gun at 6"
from surface or use triangle brush w/towel over entire
surface the first cleaning. Follow up with window
tool. Wipe squeegee blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors,
or windows.Use triangle brush w/towel on screens.
Use nozzle without brush in tracks - cover w/towel
as you work.
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Windows, Mirrors
Window Screens
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Nozzle w/nozzle brush extension tube(s),
towel
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Use nozzle + brush to renew frame
area, latches, etc. Use towel over nozzle brush to
finish and polish.
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Nozzle w/nozzle brush-nylon, brass,
large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, ext. tube,
towel
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Use large nozzle brush w/stainless
steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, glass
in door. Use
small
nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners,
burner bibs.
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Nozzle w/nozzle brush - nylon, large
nozzle brush, triangle brush w/towel
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For large areas use triangle brush
w/towel, or large nozzle brush directly. Use nozzle
without brush for nooks & crannies, wipe with
towel
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Nozzle w/nozzle brush-nylon, brass,
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Use nozzle to reach into tight areas,
use with nozzle brush where needed, rinse or wipe
surface
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Counter tops, Cabinet
facing
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Triangle brush w/towel, nozzle, nozzle
w/nozzle brush
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Use triangle brush direct and wipe
with towel, use nozzle w/brush on moldings, wipe with
towel. CABINET FACING: pre-steam w/nozzle from a distance
of 6", let stand a moment, wipe with towel, repeat
if necessary
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Nozzle, large & small nozzle
brush
Triangle brush, extension tube
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Use nozzle brushes, triangle brush
with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe clean.Use
triangle brush with towel to maintain
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Porcelain, chrome
fixtures
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Nozzle, nozzle brush-nylon,
triangle brush w/towel, extension tube
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Use triangle brush w/towel to treat
larger areas, large nozzle brush w/towel or nozzle
w/nozzle nylon brush for corners, hinges, ledges and
bars, wipe or rinse away dirt
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Nozzle, nozzle brush-nylon, triangle
brush w/towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush
w/stainless steel pad.
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Use triangle brush w/out towel or
large nozzle brush w/stainless steel pad to remove
heavy soap scum from glass panels. Pre-treat area
with mild detergent if necessary. Rinse tools often.
Wipe or rinse away loosened dirt.
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Large round nozzle brush, triangle
brush, extension tube, towel
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Use triangle brush direct without
towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn areas,
rinse or wipe away soil. Use extension tube for easy
reach.
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| Triangle brush w/towel, nozzle, nozzle
w/nozzle brush |
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| Triangle brush w/towel for fabric &
vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams, and spots - SEE
Carpet Spotting. Do not overheat plastics or vinyl's. |
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| Detailing interior, exterior
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| Nozzle, nozzle brush-nylon, triangle
brush w/towel, extension tube |
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| For nooks & crannies use nozzle,
wipe w/towel.Use nozzle brush on chrome & gaskets.
Wipe with clean towel to polish. |
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| OTHER
APPLICATIONS: |
Dust plants, polish jewelry,
clean tools, yard equipment, sports equipment, outdoor
furniture, unclog drains, defrost freezers, remove stickers
& decals. Remove
and kill algae on deck or other exterior
wood surfaces. Deodorize fabrics & carpets. Kill unwanted
vegetation. |
| EXTENSION CORDS: |
Always use a heavy duty cord (14-3 AWG rated at 15 Amps, 120
volts. Long extension cords may impede performance. |
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