5 POW WOW Things Every Mum Needs to Know About Steam Cleaners

AH-TCHOOO!!! One sneeze can get people to gasp and look at you like you have offended them – no thanks to COVID-19. At the same time, it might be a case of sinus or allergies caused by dust. Image by Luisella Planeta Leoni from Pixabay Want to reduce the probability of going into a sneezing fit and see people cower in fear at the thought of the unseen COVID-19 virus? Then, mummies, consider getting a steam cleaner for your home. A what? Yes, you read correctly – a steam cleaner; not some sanitising misting spray that will only kill viruses but not vanquish dust. The smokin’ hot steamer can do both! Kills Up to *99.999% of Viruses and **99.99% of Bacteria Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay If we can see bacteria and viruses with our naked eye, we probably have a better shot at eliminating them quicker – unfortunately, we don’t. But that does not mean we cannot eliminate them from our homes. Do you know that steam cleaners can wipe out *99.999% for enveloped viruses such as coronavirus or influenza and **99.99% for all common household bacteria? You see, viruses are enclosed by an outer capsule, and bacteria by a thin membrane. The only way to kill them is by breaking that covering. And that is what steam from a steam cleaner can do. Zero Chemicals Used Image by Torsten Schon from Fotolia.com Do you know what your household cleaners are made of? Other than the ability to clean your home and leave it smelling fresh, they often include harmful chemicals like phthalates that disrupt endocrine functions (often disguised as fragrance), triclosan that promotes the growth of drug-resistant bacteria (often disguised as anti-bacterial), and ammonia, which is a strong irritant, among many others. Sometimes, products labelled as “green”, “natural”, or even “biodegradable” might have these harmful chemicals, too. Steam cleaners, however, only use the power of water to give you pore-deep cleanliness without the icky chemicals. Just 1 litre of water can produce 1,700 litres of steam. That is enough to clean surfaces of up to 75 square metres! Easy to Handle Image by Julio César Velásquez Mejía from Pixabay The old way of filling a heavy bucket with hot water and then mopping is hard work. Not to mention, back breaking at times. Say goodbye to the mop and bucket, and hello to steam cleaners that offer convenience and peace of mind to mummies. Unlike mops that you can only use for floors, steam cleaners can clean floors, sinks, kitchen hobs, bathrooms, windows, and mirrors. They work like regular mops, where you will have to wipe them to and fro at the areas that need cleaning but they prove to be much more powerful. Just fill in the water tank, wait a while for it to boil, and press on the nozzle to let out the steam. After you are done, just wash the steam pad. Tadaaa, you are done! Steam is Effective for Deep Cleaning Image by 6581245 from Pixabay Unlike cleaning cloths, the pressure from the steam that comes out from the funnel penetrates through cracks and pores; killing viruses and bacteria along its path. It effectively trades heat for chemicals without sacrificing strength. A steam particle is around 10 to 15 micron, and one cloud of those droplets can range from 1 to 100 micron. The microscopically small steam particles with force can penetrate into even the hardest to reach crevices and tiniest recesses to thoroughly loosen dirt particles. If you have cleaned the backsplash of your kitchen and toilet, you would know how difficult it is to clean grouts. With a steam cleaner, you are just one to two simple swipes away! Great to Rid Odours Why do some people prefer having fragrance in cleaning products? We think it is one way to eliminate odours, especially the stubborn ones. When you cannot rid of them, you introduce a smell that is stronger and more pleasant, right? Maybe – but in terms of health, it is not recommended, mummies! With steam cleaners, you can blast unpleasant odours to the abyss. From pet odours, smoke to the pee smells that seem to linger in the bathroom, these will disappear as the steam from the steam cleaners can permeate through the surfaces you clean and lift the odours. Introducing Kärcher Steam Cleaners Try it once and you would go "Woah!" because you can see the slight colour difference when using Kärcher Steam Cleaners. All their products are engineered in Germany; famed for their genius cleaning products. Founded in 1935, they have been delivering trusted and reliable products ever since. A Special Treat for Mummies! And since you read this article to almost the end, we think you deserve a little treat! They are offering a 10% OFF on selected steam cleaners, and we cannot think of a better time to get one of these power cleaning tools. Remember, the fight with COVID-19 is far from over, even with vaccines. From 1st to 31st of March 2021, you can get 10% OFF on Kärcher NEW SC 2 Upright EasyFix and SC 2 Deluxe EasyFix. SC 2 Upright EasyFix The SC 2 Upright EasyFix retails at RM599 but with 10% OFF, you can get it at RM539.10. SC 2 Deluxe EasyFix The SC 2 Deluxe EasyFix retails at RM599 but with 10% OFF, you can get it at RM539.10. It is time to get steamin', ladies! Head over to Kärcher official website to get your very own Kärcher Steam Cleaner today. *Tests have shown that with spot cleaning of 30 secs at max. steam level and direct contact to the cleaning surface with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.999% of enveloped viruses such as coronavirus or influenza (excluding the Hepatitis-B virus) can be removed on common smooth household hard surfaces (test-germ: Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus). **When thoroughly cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99,99% of all common household bacteria will be killed on common smooth household hard surfaces, provided the cleaning speed of 30 cm/s at max. steam level and direct contact to the cleaning surface (test-germ: Enterococcus hirae).

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