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Steam machine for pesach cleaning

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pecan

Fri, Mar 13 2009, 6:30 am

My mil swears by her $1500 steam machine that she uses to clean for Pesach. Has anyone ever had one? There are cheaper ones. Is it really worth the investment? Is there a difference between the cheap ones and the expensive ones? Steam is steam, so shouldn't it not make such a difference?

Blair

Sun, Mar 15 2009, 1:07 am

We had a cheaper one once and it was great. If I could I would but a more expensive one but they are alot of money. Well worth it.

Akeres Habayis

Sun, Mar 15 2009, 1:16 am

I second the opinion!!I would love to have a steam cleaner.not only for pesach,but for my clothes,and the couch,stove etc etc.

Tamiri

Sun, Mar 15 2009, 2:16 am

The difference may be water pressure, size of reservoir, speed of heating the water to steam, ease of use, safety features, accessories etc. I don't have one but have heard they are great for cleaning window/trissim tracks, bathrooms etc.

Mommish

Mon, Mar 16 2009, 6:20 pm

Can you borrow hers or rent one? That seems like a huge expenditure for something you would rarely use.

momomany

Mon, Mar 16 2009, 6:43 pm

I chipped in a coupla years ago with four other people. We don't use it often, but I'm glad I have it

tovarena

Mon, Mar 16 2009, 7:11 pm

We have a relatively cheap bissel steam cleaner but it's a bit of a disappointment. The reservoir is MUCH smaller than the higher end ones so it took FOREVER to do our downstairs. And it broke down a couple of times in the first two years. So now we rent a rug doctor from the grocery store. SOOO much more worth it. $20 3 or 4 times a year vs. even the less expensive $300 models, it would have taken 4 or 5 years to pay off, IF the Bissell had lasted that long.

BZBEE

Mon, Mar 16 2009, 10:40 pm

Maybe you could borrow from a friend? That's what my mother always does. And it's def. worth it! It really is awesome!

Mrs Bissli

Wed, Mar 18 2009, 10:38 am

Can someone enlighten those who don't have one what the steam machine does/what you use it for? I use my regualr iron for steaming the counter top. If it's for carpets/upholstery, I just use specialist cleaners.

pecan

Wed, Mar 18 2009, 8:35 pm

It's used for cleaning. I shpritzes boiling water on hard to get places and easy to get places and you wipe it off with shmattes. Supposedly, it makes cleaning much easier.
Thanks everyone!
What brands are good?

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