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Catherine Hiles

Professional cleaners share the 5 things you should never steam clean

A yellow steam cleaner being used on an electric cooktop.

A steam cleaner is an excellent addition to your cleaning closet. Steam cleaners work by heating water to a high temperature, turning it into pressurized steam that can loosen and remove dirt from your carpets, bathrooms, or mattresses.

“Steam cleaners can be extremely useful for deep cleaning and sanitizing without using harsh chemicals,” explains Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, a Neighborly company. “It provides a deeper clean that is also more hygienic than other methods.”

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