How Does a Carpet Steam Cleaner Work?
Steam cleaners, in general, all work in the same manner, whether for carpets, clothing, or other purposes. The steam cleaner uses water to create steam, which carries heat and varying amounts of moisture to the surface you are cleaning. The hot steam, combined with agitation, cleans and sanitizes the surface. In the case of carpet cleaners, the agitation is usually a combination of the user ‘s motions and a brush or other cleaning attachment. The amount of moisture in the steam, and the heat of the steam, can vary depending on the machine. In general, higher-end, more expensive carpet steam cleaners are able to convert a smaller amount of water into a hotter, more concentrated amount of steam. These machines leave much less wet residue on the carpet than economy cleaners. Poli, (pictured above) made in Europe, is a very popular high-end carpet steam cleaner. Vacuuming a carpet is usually not good enough to thoroughly clean it. Dirt, germs and pet hair can burrow down deeply into the ca
