Steam cleaning gives you a superior, chemical-free clean. Steam can:

• Clean better, with less elbow grease
• Kill germs, bacteria, mold, and dust mites with no harsh chemicals
• Eliminate soap and product residues on your surfaces
• Save you money on expensive household cleaners
• Lower toxicity levels in your home

Find out more about the power of steam!

Water boils and starts to steam at 212°F.

SteamFast doesn't recommend steaming unsealed floors, since the steam may warp or damage unsealed surfaces.

Where the dirt ends up depends on which tool you're using. If you're using a steam mop, the microfiber cloth absorbs the dirt as you're mopping. If you're using a tool without an absorption cloth, just wipe the dirt off the surface after you steam.

To sanitize effectively, hold the jet nozzle about 1/2 inch from the surface for at least 5 seconds.

Let your steam cleaner cool completely, then drain any extra water before storing. Please refer to your user manual for unit-specific instructions.

Yes, you can use water straight out of the tap. However, tap water may leave mineral deposits inside the tank, especially if you have hard water in your area. When mineral deposits build up, it limits the amount of steam coming out of the unit. SteamFast recommends using distilled or de-mineralized water in order to avoid this problem.

If you need to clean mineral deposits out of your unit, you can use a solution of vinegar and water, or (for specific units) the lemon acid packet included with your purchase. Please refer to your user manual for unit-specific instructions.

Most likely, there are mineral deposits from tap water in your unit, and you'll need to clean it out (SteamFast recommends that you clean out your boiler about once a month). You can clean out your boiler using a solution of vinegar and water, or with the lemon acid packet included with some units. Please refer to your user manual for instructions specific to your unit.