Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hello all,

I know this is a vac forum but does anyone recommend a good floor steamer?  I once borrowed a Eureka 300A upright steamer and enjoyed using it.  Thanks for the help!

CarmineD wrote:
Hi Carmine,

Definitely yes, as I have a strong feeling the contractor spends more time building than cleaning. As well, though long in use in Europe, steam cleaners and the way they work are not well-known here despite the sudden burst of advertising. The following URL is for ceramic tile dos and don'ts and no caveats for steam cleaners are offered.

http://www.mohawkflooring.com/ceramic-tile/care/dosanddonts.aspx

The next is part also about tile care but note that there is mention of semi-annual treatment of grout:

http://www.mohawkflooring.com/ceramic-tile/care/default.aspx

Venson

Venson wrote:

Thanks Venson.  Looks like I have some additional work to do every 6 months not to mention my new steam cleaner, whatever it ends up to be, is going to get more than the workout I thought.  Who said retirement is the life of Riley?

Carmine D.

Thank you, Carmine and Venson. I appreciate the great information. It appears I have more work to do!

Sorry, it's me...again. Most of the steam cleaners I have researched have the watts indicated in the specs. The Oreck gives water pressure PSI. Is one more important than the other?

Simonette wrote:
PSI has to do with steam output. Wattage ratings concern electrical draw. A steam cleaner with high output may do better at really grungy work but as well may be overkill if all you need it for is regular duty on floors.

The numbers game should be about how long the machine takes to heat the water it holds, how much water for steaming it will contain, how long it will produce steam and warranty time.

Venson

Venson wrote:

Here are the specs for the ORECK Steam-It.  In recent years, more mention is also being made of amps rather than watts.  I believe in part due to the concerns about energy consumption and usage. 

Carmine D.

Oreck Steam-It™ Specifications:
Weight with floor appliance	9.4 lbs.
Weight without floor appliance	8.1 lbs.
Warranty	1 year.
Cord Length	16 ft.
Included Accessories	Two washable microfiber towels, two bonnets, universal cleaning clips, and 6 attachments.
Water Pressure	50 to 60 PSI.
Heat Up Time	30 seconds.
Color	White and black with yellow accents.
Water Capacity	1 Liter.

Venson wrote:

I wholeheartedly agree! I found such a steamer in clearance at a pawn shop. It's a Euro-Pro SC926.  I was extremely lucky in that everything seems to work well. The trigger control is actually an electric switch that activates a solenoid valve to release the steam.

Alas, most brands that have trigger control are expensive, so shop wisely.

CarmineD wrote:

HI CARMINE

I noticed that on the commercial it can be used to clean carpets.....cloth ect. any takes or views on this. and do you know anyting about the Oreck upright extractor.....looks pretty easy to manuver for multi-use.....i ask because i have never worked on one /either kind.....curious about how they perform.

turtle1 

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello 'turtle1'

I haven't bought and used the ORECK Steam-It yet.  Don't have any observations.  Getting old and don't have the umph to proceed to buy/use.  I'm still waiting for a call from ORECK when it's available.

I have seen the ORECK extractor, also called a 'power scrubber.'  Looks and sounds impressive.  Pricey at $499 tho usually sold with money off.  Claims that it extracts 95 percent leaving carpets drier. Only 17 pounds.  Puts me in mind of the Regina of years ago and may well be.  ORECK may have bought the rights when REGINA went belly up in the 80's.

Carmine D.

IN the UK we have Chinese built offerings and they're not very good on carpet. They all claim to shift stains out of carpets using just the microfibre cloth and then forced steam onto a plastic grid / carpet glider. Well, I bought one for my mum for her marble floors and vinyl in other parts of the house. It's brilliant on hard flooring. Useless on carpet though unless you're shifting wax and even then the original line stain can still be seen.