Today as I was browsing through YouTube about steam vacuum, I came across an interesting video which I posted just next to this post on the side bar. Too bad, it doesn’t have any sound but it is really worth your time to watch. Why do I say that? That video shows many advantages and benefits of having a steam vacuum.
So…. How is it? It's powerful right? I understand that steam vacuums are slightly more expensive than a normal vacuum but think about it this way - even though you will spend some money it will be beneficial on your side too. If there are a lot of things that stops you from buying one, think about these things:
1)How often do you change your vacuum? Maybe once every 2-4 years ?As you know, most electrical appliance has a warranty of 1-2 years depending on the manufacturer. So if it is already time to change your vacuum, go ahead and spend that extra money on a better steam vacuum because not only you will have a warranty for 1-2 years, it will also give you a peace of mind and ease your job cleaning the place for 2 years which is 730 days !!!
2)How much is a normal vacuum and a steam vacuum? The cheapest place to buy is no doubt andAmazon. Why? Retailers are bound to charge an RRP (real retail price) so that there is less competition between retailers. Even big retailers such as Wal-Mart or other mega stores has only a slight difference in price. While in Amazon and Ebay, based on my experience, they are usually 5-25% cheaper.
They do not have a real shop. When I say real that means they do not have a shop showing products that they sell. Instead they have a virtual shop which we call it online shop, so what you're specifically doing is online shopping. So they need not to follow the RRP as they are usually a small business or just a guy trying to make an extra income.
Retailers have a lot of overhead, they have to pay their employees, management fees, rental fees, electricity and many more. While the online business only needs to pay for their domain name, hosting and maybe 1 or 2 employees only. That is why the price gap are huge.
Not only that, you still get the same benefits as the retailer do. The only disadvantage I personally feel is the delivery time for the product to my door. But just remember, all good things come to those who wait. So it's all worth it.
3)Let say you buy a steam vacuum that costs 50% more than a regular vacuum . Assuming you buy a good brand of a regular vacuum that costs $100 and a Steam Vacuum thats costs $150. Now think about this, those vacuum do not last for days but years. Let say 2 years, $150 divided by 2 years = only $0.20 a day What if it is $300? only $0.40 a day. Come on….. how much do you pay to clean the carpet if the stain cannot be removed? How much time do you waste trying to scrub the carpet just to remove the stain ? How long are you able to stay patient cleaning those dirty carpets ?
So in conclusion, steam vacuum is worth every penny to buy. I believe when buying something that is way above $100, don’t go to the actual retailer to buy the product, instead go online and enjoy shopping. Why not buy it in the internet? If you want to try out online shopping on other websites besides ebay and amazon, I would advice you to buy it using your credit card. It is easy to get your money back, all you need to do is call mastercard or whatever company that handles your card and tell them you've been scammed, and they will refund your money with no hassle. If you fear that you might be scammed, go for a trusted company like Amazon or .
You might be wondering what steam vacuum cleaners are available out there. Now, there have been a lot of innovations of steam vacuums. The Earlier models of steam vacuums are much more manually controlled. It consists of a special wand and nozzle that is actually used to either wet or dry utility type of vacuum cleaner. The long hose is connected to a nearby hot water source. The cleaning solution come in a small bottle on the wand and is mixed with hot water before being sprayed on the carpet. Through the use of a finger controlled valve, you should control how much water is sprayed into the carpet. Very manual indeed but even today, this type of vacuum is still being used.
Through innovations the modern types are more self-contained in the sense that water and detergent mixtures are placed into a tank on the machine. In other words this will actually free you from the long water supply hose.
Models of steam vacuum cleaners would include:
"Upright Steam Cleaner"
It looks like upright and also has the tanks, suction motor, main nozzle, and other features built into one. The entire vacuum unit is pushed around much like using an upright vacuum cleaner. Normally, the solution is gravity fed to the spray nozzle which is directly behind the suction nozzle.Most types have brushes mounted in the same area to agitate the carpet for overall better cleaning. For cleaning upholstered furniture and carpeted stairs, most types will have a special hose and smaller nozzle that will come with stationary brushes that can easily be detached
"Canister Steam Cleaner"
This type of steam cleaner will come with a separate hose and nozzle and has the tanks and suction motor built directly into a case that is pulled along with you. The nozzle at the end of the hose and the wands are moved back and forth across the carpet to clean it. There are some deluxe models that have a drive motor style revolving brush in the nozzle that will help you with the process of cleaning. These types of nozzles are much lighter to move across the carpet than the upright types of steam cleaners. But the disadvantage is that they aren't as convenient to set up and store as the self contained upright type. Therefore, having to pull them around with you can be really a pain in the neck.
"Smaller Portable Extractor"
This is actually a variation of the canister type in a small package. Even though this may sound great to have for stairs and furniture, the effectiveness they offer is actually quite poor as compared to the canister type.
I’m pretty sure that the very first thing that pops to your mind is “why use steam vacuum cleaner when you already got vacuum cleaner”. Great-looking tailored carpeting and floor covering requires constant work to keep it looking beautiful. A steam vacuum cleaner allows you to make quick work of those traffic pattern areas and anywhere deep dirt collects. You’re not the first person to have dirt tracks through your home and on your carpets. If you have kids, dirt tracks, juice stains and miscellaneous food debris discolorations on your carpet are just the fact of life.The steam vacuum cleaner is actually not steam based, but uses a cleaning solution in hot water to clean your carpet. It is through this cleaning solution that fibers are washed. Then the mixture is extracted back out with a vacuum. It’s as simple as that. But what really makes steam vacuum better is that it can remove allergens which might trigger asthma attacks and other allergic reactions and also with the steam vacuum it’s much easier to keep your carpets looking their best.
These steam vacuums appeal to the market because of its innovation that combines multi-functions in compact machines under a new ecological cleaning concept. Through the use of steam vacuums you can actually clean and sanitize any surfaces with hot dry steam, killing germs and bacteria and simultaneously dry the surface, and vacuum either solids or liquids. Furthermore, through its add-ons it can filter the outlet air, can be used as a blower, can water flower and plants, spray disinfectants and water based paints. It can even be used as professional steam ironing station. These features really makes steam vacuum cleaners much better!
US $164.95
