How to Compare Portable Steam Kitchen Cleaners

Steam cleaners made for home kitchen cleaning are available to the consumer.

Steam cleaners for the kitchen can be used for kitchen cleaning as well as other home cleaning projects. They are available in many sizes, styles and power levels. Taking a moment to compare products before purchasing will ensure you purchase the proper model for your needs.

Dry vs. Wet Steam

You should decide whether dry steam-vapor cleaning or wet-steam cleaning is best suited to your needs. Dry steam works best on upholstered items such as drapes and sofas as well as kitchen cleaning. Wet works fine on the grease and grime of a counter top, stove or tiled floor.

Temperature

Wet steamers send out steam at dispersion temperatures around 248 degrees F. Caution should be used to avoid physical injury, especially when using a pressurized wet steamer which will heat the steam even higher. Dry steam-vapor cleaners reach temperatures as high as 290 degrees F or higher. They provide a deeper clean within fabric or porous material and can kill mites and microscopic larva within items such as mattresses. Dry steamers are ideal for those with allergies.

Portability

Decide what level of portability is needed for the cleaning tasks. There are small hand-held units up to commercially equivalent vacuum-sized steam cleaners with attachments made for home use.

Price, Product Descriptions and Reviews

Check out prices, product descriptions and reviews on the Internet. According to Amazon, in 2010, the average price of a steam kitchen cleaner ranged from $56 to $899.

References

• Dry Steam Cleaner: What is a Dry Steam Cleaner?
• Steam It Gone: Explanation of How Dry Steam Differs from Wet Steam

Resources

• Allergy Buyers Club Shopping: Vapor Steam Cleaners: Residential and Commercial
• Consumer Search: Steam Cleaner Reviews
• Amazon: Steam Kitchen Cleaners: Kitchen and Dining Results