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Floors
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Volume
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Tools or
Accessories |
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Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods |
Low-Med |
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/ small nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do by sections
using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use triangle brush, no towel.
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Quarry Tile,
Slate, Ceramic Tile & Grout |
Med |
Large brush + towel on front clips only,
nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, triangle brush w/ towel |
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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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Hardwood
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Low |
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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Smooth Concrete
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Med-High |
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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Wax Removal
|
Med-High |
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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Carpets
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Volume
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Tools or Accessories
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Wall to wall,
maintenance, Area Rugs |
Med |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes |
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Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM w/ triangle brush or
large brush a 6'x6' area at6" 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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Spot Cleaning
|
Med-High |
Nozzle or Steam gun |
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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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Walls
and Ceilings
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Volume
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Tools or Accessories
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Painted, Paneling,
Wallpaper |
Low |
triangle brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
-
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. 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. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle
on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle brush w/
towel to remove residual paste.
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Acoustical Tile
|
Low |
triangle brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
-
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. 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. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle
on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle brush w/
towel to remove residual paste.
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Vents
|
Med-High |
Nozzle or extended nozzle, ext. tubes, large
brush with towel |
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Wipe vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel. Pre
treat with extended nozzle if necessary. For louvered vents, use nozzle
w/ nozzle brush and towel.
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Upholstery
|
Volume
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Tools or Accessories
|
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Vinyl, Synthetics
|
Low-Med |
triangle brush w/ towel |
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Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.
Some velours 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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Cotton
|
Low-Med |
nozzle, no brush |
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Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.
Some velours 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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Leathers
|
Low |
triangle brush w/ towel |
-
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.
Some velours 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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Blinds
|
Volume
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Tools or Accessories
|
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Levelor, Venetian type, horizontal |
Low-Med |
nozzle, extension tube, extended
nozzle |
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Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle
on med - high from 4" away. Caution - Thin 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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Vertical
|
Low-Med |
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 - Thin 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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Glass
|
Volume
|
Tools or Accessories
|
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Windows, Mirrors,
Window Screens |
Med |
Window cleaning tool, triangle brush
w/ towel, extension tube(s) |
-
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.
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Window Frames
|
Low-Med |
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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Kitchens
|
Volume
|
Tools or Accessories
|
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Stove Tops, Ovens
|
Low-Med |
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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Small Appliances
|
Low-Med |
med 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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Sinks, Faucets,
Drains |
Med |
Nozzle w/ nozzle brush - nylon or 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 |
Low-Med |
triangle brush w/ towel, nozzle w/ nozzle
brush |
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Use triangle brush direct and wipe with towel,
use nozzle w/ brush on mouldings, 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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Rest/Bathroom
|
Volume
|
Tools or Accessories
|
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Tile & Grout
|
Med |
Nozzle & med nozzle brush, triangle
brush, extension tube |
-
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 |
Med |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, triangle
brush w/ towel, extension tube |
-
Use triangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas,
nozzle brush w/ towel or nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges,
ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away dirt.
|
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Shower Stalls
& Doors |
Med |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, triangle
brush w/ towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel
pad |
-
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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Fiberglass |
Med |
Large round nozzle brush, triangle brush, extension tube, towel |
-
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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Bus,Auto,Boat,RV
|
Volume
|
Tools or Accessories
|
|
Interior Surfaces
|
Med |
triangle brush w/ towel, nozzle w/ nozzle
brush |
-
triangle brush w/ towel for fabric & vinyl
surfaces, nozzle to clean seams, and spots - SEE Carpet Spotting.
Do not overheat plastics or vinyls.
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Detailing
Interior, Exterior |
Med
|
Nozzle, nozzle brush
- nylon, triangle brush w/ towel, extension tube |
-
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
|
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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.
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