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Steam cleaners are often touted for their chemical-free cleaning power around the house. The attention is well-deserved, until you remember that steam can also power engines when used in massive ...

Steam cleaners can clean many different surfaces and fabrics effectively. As a rule, you should avoid using a steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or parquet flooring because the moisture can damage the ...

Check cleaning instructions, labels, and tags to ensure items are steam-safe. Avoid steam-treating natural surface materials that haven't been properly sealed. Steam-cleaning certain man-made flooring ...