Standard steam cleaners can be quite bulky, and there are some areas in which it is just difficult to manoeuvre one of these large appliances. However, these areas still need to be steam cleaned at times. So what can you do? You can invest in a portable steam cleaner. These small, lightweight machines are designed to get into these difficult to reach areas yet still provide the great deep-cleaning that a steam cleaner show. Portable steam cleaners are also often cheaper than the larger models, although they do not have quite the same amount of power.
Portable steam cleaners work in much the same way as standard steam cleaners do. You fill the portable cleaner up with water (tap water or, if you have hard water, filtered or distilled water). The cleaner heats this water up, then sprays the area with water and steam vapour. It then pulls the moisture back up out of the carpet, upholstery, or up off the floor. In the process, it pulls up dirt, grime, germs, and many other things, leaving your floors or furniture looking spotless again.
There are several different types of portable steam cleaners, including hand-held, canister, and upright models. All three types are great at getting into those hard to reach areas, although some are easier to manoeuvre around than others. The hand-held versions, obviously, are going to be the easiest to move around. The canister versions usually have small wheels, as well, and generally come with several different wand attachments. These attachments make it very easy to steam clean furniture, bedding, and stairs. The upright models, which are more like traditional steam cleaners, allow you to easily clean floors and get under tables and furniture, although they aren’t quite as useful for cleaning upholstery.
Portable steam cleaners are available from a number of different companies. Shark’s Euro-Pro SC505 portable steam cleaner is a very lightweight, easy to handle cleaner that features a long wand attachment so you can go anywhere. Likewise, McCulloch’s MC1246 Portable steam cleaner is rated for use in your home, workshop, or garage, while their MC1215 model is a more heavy duty portable steam cleaner. These and more portable steam cleaners are generally available at many different retailers. If you’re looking for a small steam cleaner to get into those hard to reach places, a portable steam cleaner is a great investment. Likewise, if you often help others clean or run a professional cleaning service you’ll want one of these lightweight machines.