Steam cleaners provide a number of benefits, especially the VRS!Environmentally friendly. they can be used without the need to use harmful or potentially hazardous chemicals.Efficiency. Steam can remove tough grease, pathogens, microscopic bugs, and dirt from various surfaces both small and large.Versatility. Steam is suitable for cleaning a plethora of things from carpets, hard floors, surfaces, bedding, bathrooms and more.Time saving. Multiple studies have proven the efficacy of steam over other cleaning methods. Its simply faster, more effective, and financially cheaper.

The short answer is, yes.High heat on delicate services can have irreversible consequences. For that reason, it is always best to carefully review the manufacturers’ recommendations before applying steam. If instructions are not available contact the manufacture for best practices. If neither of the first two options are available, find a hidden undistinguishable spot on the material to test the steam before moving to more noticeable areas.

Absolutely! Cleaning a residential or commercial kitchen can be a heft choir. To help reduce the use of harsh chemicals its highly recommended to schedule regular routine cleaning each day. This daily cleaning helps ensure a clean and safe working environment.

Yes, but leather and certain vinyl materials require special care. Apply steam directly to them for even short periods of time can cause a potentially permanent “haze” on the material. If you are uncertain please review the manufactures literature first or seek professional advise before proceeding.

That’s a solid question. No pun intended. The short is: yes and no. Lets examine the first two stones: marble and granite. These two stones are extremely beautiful and expensive. To the naked eye someone would think using steam on “stone” is completely fine due to stones undamageable properties. Although natural stone is considered a hard surface both marble and granite are both porous organic materials. The high temperature from any steam producing device removes the protective seal applied during manufacturing leaving it vulnerable to staining. The continued use of steam over time will cause the moisture to seep deep into the stone resulting in discoloration. In addition, rapid temperature changes, referred to as thermal shock, can potentially cause stress. This is especially the case with softer stones like marble. So for these two types of stones the answer is no. Do not use steam.Conversely, if you have concrete surfaces (ie driveways, sidewalks, or even countertops) you can “safely” use steam. But take into consideration when the surface has been covered with a sealant, paint or polish. In these cases, approach with caution. The high heat from steam can dull or degrade the coatings. As I always suggest, it is best to contact the manufacturer before proceeding.

Absofreakinlutly! (Is that even a word?)Temperatures over 212F (100C) are extremely effective in destroying bacteria and viruses without the use of chemicals that can cause respiratory irritation or worse, be damaging to the human nervous system.How? Glad you asked!The intense temperatures at or above 212F (100C) literally break down the microbial cellular walls. Within as little time as two to three seconds (yes seconds!) of sustained exposure to steam, a process called protein denaturation begins altering the protein structures located within the pathogens. Once altered, it is permanently destroyed.The National Library of Medicine, National Center for biotechnology Information published an article October 24, 2019 (before Covid-19) discussing the use of steam in a hospital ICU. They stated:“Results: Environmental cleaning with steam technology was found to be as effective against MDR microorganisms as a two-step cleaning process (water/detergent and disinfecting with 1,000 resp. 5,000 ppm hypochlorite) in ICUs. No bacterial growth was detected after any of the three cleaning methods. Steam technology was 76% and 91% cheaper than using 5,000 ppm and 1,000 ppm hypochlorite, respectively.Conclusions: When compared to, steam technology was found to have an advantage over the 2-step procedure with cleaning and disinfection, because it avoids the use of chemicals, reduces water consumption, labor time and costs for cleaning.”           Article URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6838735/ So yes, steam is not only effective biologically, but also financially!<Mic Drop>

You can safely clean many surfaces including sealed hard floors, tile joints, glass (make sure it is not cold, only room temperature and up), metal fixtures, countertops, and upholstery or mattresses. As stated earlier, there are some surfaces that will require more attention such as unsealed wood floors or natural stones, laminate surfaces, certain plastics. Remember, never use steam on cold glass! The glass can not only crack but shatter potentially causing injury.

Great question!Although I know we have the best industry standard steamer on the planet, we are unfortunately not the only ones to manufacture units. For that reason there are many types of steams that come in all different shapes, sizes and even colors! So I can speak to them all.What I do know is this: The VRS is like a Gen Xer, preferring regular good ol fashion tap water. No need to purchase specialized water or build a chemistry lab in your kitchen to remove minerals from your water. I can go into the weeds on all the cool technology found on the VRS, but I digress.

Another great questions.Lets begin with my favorite, a continuous feed steamer (like the VRS!).These are typically found in commercial grade devices and allow the user to safely continuously add water to the unit without a cool down period. This is typically done through an external tank. The ability to safely add water is a huge advantage not only to reduce injuries but saves a great deal of time. Again, as already stated, all VRS units are equipped with continuous feed tanks for water, as well as ………detergent injection! (Weeds. We can discuss this later).As for non-continuous feed units, there are no external tanks for feeding water. Once the unit no longer produces steam (its out of water), the user is required to wait for a “cool down period” before opening the boiler port to add water. Again, there are no external tanks for continuous replenishment of water. How will you know it’s a non-continuous feed unit? They typically have a much smaller profile as well as a lower price point directing sales toward residential users. Think QVC….buy now! These types of units are encased in plastic and due to their fragile state will most likely find its way to a closet or garbage can with “no longer worked after a year” one star reviews on Amazon. Basically, please steer clear. Although these characteristics described seem obvious, they are not always in plan sight. Some manufactures build sharp looking units with exorbitant price tags advertising “commercial grade” but find nothing on continous feed capabilities. Be sure to always check the specs on the unit you are considering or contact the manufacture for questions.

The VRS provides the user with the ability to have a continuous water feed through an external tank, but also a separate continuous feed tank for detergent! This added capability increases the users cleaning ability when dealing with areas that require an additional “punch”. We do like to keep the chemical use to a minimum, but when the job is really bad and needs to be done effectively and quickly, coupling the process with chemicals can be a massive life saver. Keep an eye out. As you are reading this, we are working on a line of products specifically designed for your industry! For updates click here and be added to our monthly email notifications

Absolutely not!!!!!High heat on plastic or even metal parts is never a good idea. If we are talking cell phones, no. Although they can be water resistant, mobile devices are never tested for steam.Steam (water vapor) quickly cools and becomes water droplets. Although pure or distilled water is a terrible conductor of electricity, water with mineral is a pretty good conductor causing electrical shorts and permanent damage. So computers, or any other devices with circuit boards, no. Also, high heat on plastic cases will cause warping. Any type of battery that comes in contact with water will quickly begin to deteriorate.Vehicle electronics? Placing steam around gages causes water to enter any and all small creases. I have seen some highly professional details use steam, but they always stay clear from any electronic components. Conclusion: I would keep steam away from any and all electronic components, especially anything that is vehicular (ie automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, boats, etc). Last thing you need is a vehicle to suddenly stop operating correctly.