| Floors |
Volume |
Tools or Accessories |
| Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods |
Low-Med |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, triangle brush |
- 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 |
- 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 |
Low |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes |
- 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 |
Med-High |
Large brush + towel on front clips only, triangle brush |
- 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 |
- Treat by section w/ triangle brush, no towel. Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT!
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| Carpets |
Volume |
Tools or Accessories |
| Wall to wall, maintenance, Area Rugs |
Med |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes |
- 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 |
- 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 |
Volume |
Tools or Accessories |
| 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 |
- 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 |
Tools or Accessories |
| Vinyl, Synthetics |
Low-Med |
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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| Cotton |
Low-Med |
nozzle, no brush |
- 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 |
Tools or Accessories |
| Levelor, Venetian type, horizontal |
Low-Med |
nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle |
- 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 |
- 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 |
| 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 |
- 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 |
| Stove Tops, Ovens |
Low-Med |
Nozzle w/ nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, ext. tube, towel |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
| 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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