The vapor will emulsify the dirt and grease on the surface. Follow behind with a terry cloth towel over the brush to remove excess moisture and residue .
Tip: An old idea for polishing stainless steel is to wipe it down with seltzer soda water after it is cleaned.
Bathroom Areas
To clean the bathtub or shower area, use the bristle brush for grout , shower door tracks, hard to get areas and heavily soiled areas. The window squeegee will be the most efficient way to clean the rest of the area. Allow plenty of time for the heat to penetrate the surface. This is especially helpful in the shower area if there is tile or grout. Wipe with towel. Removal of soap scum on tile, grout , and shower doors is also easier with the steam cleaner .
To clean sanitary fixture s, use the concentrator with or without bristle brush . Use a terry cloth towel or paper towel to wipe up excess moisture and residue.
To clean the sink and faucets , use bristle brush then finish by wiping with a towel.
Soap Scum
surface, allowinq enough time for the vapor to penetrate. Work quickly on PVC blinds . Test for color fastne ss on fabric blinds before using. Finish by wiping with a towel.
Artificial Plants
Use the concentrator without a brush attached to blow off the dust and dirt.
Clothing
A vapor clean ing system is excellent for removing wrinkles from fabrics . Simply "vaporize" the surface from a distance (12"-18"). The dry vapor remove s wrinkles without leaving the fabric wet like ordinary fabric steamers do. Stretch the fabric to smooth out the wrinkles.
Nicotine and Tar
Nicotine and tar dissolves at high temp eratures and becomes a light yellow oil that has the consisten cy of sewing machine oil. When the nicotine/tar film is touched by steam pocket, it immediately dissolves and flows into the steam pocket towel. You can remove it from flat surfaces as fast as you can move the steam pocket over the surface.
Refrigerator
Use the concentrator to blow away dirt in the ice machin e and on door seals. The vapor will not dry out or crack the seals as chemicals often do. Can openers and other kitchen equipment can be easily cleaned with the bristle brush to get into all the nooks and crannies. Mold stains around door gaskets can be removed with the bristle brush. To clean microwaves or other small appliances use the nylon bristle brush for small areas.
Note: When clean ing small electrical appliances always unplug them from outlet before cleaning. Do not direct steam into any openings of the appliances .
To clean counter tops, use the soap brush. For heavily soiled areas , use the soap brush with the soap solution first in order to loosen the debris, then use the scrubbing pads. Always rinse with the steam cleaner and then wipe dry with a terry cloth towel to finish .
Hints
The steam cleaner has many uses that have not been mentioned. This was meant only to give you a general idea of what can be achieved with the unit. However, the ways in which to use the attachments and brushes are in most cases universal. It is most helpful to always have a terry cloth towel or paper towel ready to use for removal of moisture and residue . 100% white cotton towels work best.
You can clean the brushes with your steam cleaner. When cleaning the bristle brushes, use a pair of pliers to hold and blow dirt as above or place in the basket of your dishwasher.
Note: Wipe with a towel immediately before the cleaned area dries. When cleaning the oven , use the bristle brush to clean around the elements and drip trays . Use the bristle brush for crack s, crevices , and hard to reach areas.
Soap scum dissolves almost immediately under a combination of heat and moisture. Rinse the surface with a small amount of water afterwards or go back over it once more with a clean terry cloth towel.
Note: Soap scum sometimes will develop a hard surface from waterborne minerals. If this is the case, use the bristle brush to break up this surface - or spray or Wipe first with lemon , vinegar or seltzer soda water to soften the minerals. Moving too slowly can dry out the soap scum and cause it to granulate on the surfac e. The surface will have a gritty feel. If this happens , apply vapor to the surface with the bristle brush again and re-clean.
Garden Furniture
Use any of the brushes depending on the surface area. Work quickly when cleaning resin outdoor furniture. Finish by wiping with a towel.
Removing Wax, Tar, Etc.
Many stains are only stuck on the surfac e of materials and can be easily and quickly removed by "blowinq" excess material away from the surface from the side. This is accomplished by using the concentrator. Hold the terry cloth towel to the side to catch the loose residue as it is blown by the concentrator.
Note: Always vacuum any loose residue off the surface before you apply vapor to it.
ORDERING SUPPLIES .
If you need to order supplies such as steam pocket towels , please call the customer service number at 1 (800) 798-7398 or visit our website at
www.sharkcompany.com.
