The beauty of steam cleaning is that it effectively trades heat for chemicals without sacrificing strength. In fact, when used correctly, steam can quickly kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria, making it a safe, healthy, eco-friendly, all-natural way to clean your home from top to bottom. Steam cleaners can be safely used on a surprising amount of household surfaces, including sealed tile and hardwood floors, grout, sinks, tubs, countertops, carpets, mattresses, upholstery, showers, ovens, stove tops, grills, glass, and more. It all depends on the type of steam cleaner you have — you’ll need special attachments to complete certain tasks.

Because steam cleaning uses high temperatures, it can remove dirt buildup and residue that was left behind by other cleaning methods. Additionally, using steam helps sanitize your home and surpasses the cleaning power of conventional methods that rely on solvents and sponges. Steam also deodorizes and sanitizes naturally, with the help of heat and moisture.