What Is a Steam Washer?
A steam washer is a machine that uses steam instead of water to clean clothing and other fabrics. Steam is often a forgotten cleaning tool, but it can have very positive effects on fabrics when it comes to cleaning. Steam is gentle, and works with water to make clothing softer to reduce wrinkles. Manufacturers have introduced several steam washer models for use in the home. Among other benefits, steam washers use less power and require less water than traditional washers. It takes a small amount of water to produce a large amount of steam; therefore, steam washers may use less energy during the cleaning cycle. Steam washers have various methods of adding steam to the washing cycle. Some machines utilize the water in the tub to directly make steam. Other models create steam in an entirely different compartment, using a special tool to generate the steam. This tool then shoots the steam through a tube into a nozzle, which releases the steam into the laundry tub. To determine which type o
