Cleaning the couch by steam cleaner kerkher

Our favorite soft furniture items, along with undeniable advantages - attractive design and convenience, have a significant drawback: their upholstery quickly gets dirty and eventually loses its original appearance, and in the fabric folds and recesses dust is constantly accumulating. Therefore, such furniture requires not only regular, but also, periodically, "capital" care, and one of the most effective actions in this direction is cleaning the couch by the steam cleaner Kärcher. You will learn about the advantages of this procedure from this article.

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What is a steam cleaner and how does it work?

Steam cleaner is a household appliance that is used for effective cleaning and disinfection of almost any surfaces: floors, ceramic tiles, windows, doors. Especially well proven steam cleaner for upholstered furniture. The principle of its action is quite simple: in the tank( steam boiler) to the boiling point and above, water is heated, which is supplied to the surface in the form of a strong jet of hot steam through various nozzles of the device.

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Advantages of steam cleaner

1. Cleans the upholstery from dust and dirt.
2. Disinfects tissue - removes pathogens, bacteria, allergens.
3. Degreases the surface.
4. It does not require the use of chemicals, so it is environmentally friendly and harmless to health.
5. Does not leave traces of scale and stains.
6. Some kinds are compact enough and leave a wide space for maneuvers that allows using them even in various hard-to-reach places.
7. Simple and easy to use.
8. Universal - replaces several items of household appliances.

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What is the difference between steam cleaners?

The main criteria for which steam cleaners can be divided into separate groups are

• size - are divided into compact manual and more dimensional - stationary;
• volume of the water tank;
• power of electric heaters;
• presence or absence of steam flow rate adjustment;
• steam pressure - the average value ranges from 3 to 4 bar;
• number of multifunction attachments that come with the kit.

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What should I consider when cleaning the couch with a steam cleaner?

To achieve the maximum result, it is important to pay attention to 3 key points of the process, these are:

1. Steam temperature.
2. Humidity.
3. Tilt angle of the nozzle.

Important! The action of water vapor, aimed at cleaning surfaces, is determined by the totality of its pressure, temperature and speed. It is thanks to these indicators that the molecules of steam are able to penetrate into the smallest depressions and cracks, effectively cleaning them from most of the contaminants.

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Which models of steam cleaners are the most popular?

To qualitatively arrange cleaning the couch with a steam cleaner and spend a minimum of time and effort on it, you should buy a model that will be convenient to lie in your hand and have a relatively small weight. For these purposes, it is best for all

steam cleaners from Kärcher( SC) series, such as:

1. SC1 is a compact handheld steam cleaner designed for the rapid cleaning of small surfaces, cleaning of joints and grooves.
2. SC1.020 - one of the most popular and affordable devices, the kit includes and the necessary accessories - hand nozzle, covering for it, terry cloth and so on.
3. SC2 - budget variant with good technical characteristics and a full set of basic functions, surpasses SC1 approximately 4 times in the time of continuous operation.
4. SC3 - heats up in only 30 seconds, you can add water to it, without interrupting the work, has a system of protection against scale.
5. SC4 - cleaning the couch by Kärcher steam cleaner of this model delivers a lot of pleasant moments. It is especially convenient in operation, as it is equipped with a removable tank for refilling with water and a system for contactless replacement of napkins.
6. SC5 - one of the most powerful devices of the series, with the innovative function of VapoHydro, thanks to which you can remove the most persistent pollution.
7. SC952 is lightweight, weighing only 1.2 kg hand-held steam cleaner for quick cleaning with a round brush in the kit.

Important! In order to choose the right model, decide what exactly and how often you will use it. Most of these devices are multifunctional, which makes it possible to use a steam cleaner not only for upholstered furniture, but also for many other surfaces. When buying, consult with the seller - he will help you choose the most optimal option. Before the first use, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions and follow the recommendations clearly.

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Useful tips for cleaning the couch with kerkher steam cleaner

1. Before you start cleaning the couch with a steam cleaner, prepare several microfibre rags in advance so that they are always at your fingertips.
2. Pour only clean, preferably pre-filtered water into the steam cleaner tank.
3. First, go through the steam cleaner on an inconspicuous piece of upholstery, look at the result - if the fabric is not damaged, proceed to the main cleaning.
4. Handle small areas, then immediately wipe them thoroughly with a microfibre cloth - it absorbs the softened by steam dirt.
5. If you clean individual dirt, point the nozzle at an angle to the surface, as if blowing a spot on a rag.
6. Clean the couch with a steam cleaner regularly - to prevent contamination and disinfection. Do not wait until your sofa completely darkens - otherwise it will be very difficult to return it to its original form.

Important! How is cleaning the upholstered furniture with the steam cleaner, you can look at the video .You will see that this is really a very simple procedure, and the quality of the result can be seen already directly when processing the surface.

We hope that this article will convince you of the benefits of cleaning the couch with a steam cleaner, help you determine which Kärcher technique model to choose and how to properly apply the steam cleaner for upholstered furniture.