User
Tips & Techniques to get the most from your Ladybug Steam
Vapor System
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Floors
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Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Vinyl
Tile or Sheet Goods |
Low-Med |
Large
brush + towel, extension tubes, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle
brush, triangle brush |
- Sweep
or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, corners and
baseboards w/ small nozzle brush or large nozzle
brush; do by sections using continuous motion,
heavily soiled areas use triangle brush, no towel.
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| Quarry
Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile & Grout |
Med |
Large
brush + towel on front clips only, nozzle w/ nylon
nozzle brush, triangle brush w/ towel |
- Sweep
or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel
under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush on
grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt.
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| Hardwood |
Low |
Large
brush + towel, extension tubes |
- Fix
towel to large brush, heat with steam
"on", reduce or turn steam off and mop
floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot
and moist, not wet.
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| Smooth
Concrete |
Med-High |
Large
brush + towel on front clips only, triangle brush |
- Sweep
or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel
under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush or
triangle brush for heavily soiled areas.
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| Wax
Removal |
Med-High |
triangle
brush, extension tubes |
- Treat
by section w/ triangle brush, no towel. Do twice, DO
NOT OVERHEAT!
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Carpets
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Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Wall
to wall, maintenance, Area Rugs |
Med |
Large
brush + towel, extension tubes |
- Vacuum
and then PRE-STEAM w/ triangle brush or large brush
a 6'x6' area at6" above the surface. Attach
towel to large brush and wipe in two directions-the
second at right angles to the first. Stubborn areas
may be pre-treated with a light application of
gentle detergent followed with steam treatment.
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| Spot
Cleaning |
Med-High |
Nozzle
or Steam gun |
- When
using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4" -
6" from carpet surface. Blot spot w/towel,
repeat as necessary. DO NOT OVERHEAT!
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Walls
and Ceilings
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Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Painted,
Paneling, Wallpaper |
Low |
triangle
brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes |
- Painted
walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive.
Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on
brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell
on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and
retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/
nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush
w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle
detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling
move quickly, check towel surface for color
transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams,
wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle
brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.
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| Acoustical
Tile |
Low |
triangle
brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes |
- Painted
walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive.
Always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on
brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell
on any one area too long - treat once, let cool and
retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/
nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush
w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle
detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling
move quickly, check towel surface for color
transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams,
wallpaper stripper on large areas. Use triangle
brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.
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| Vents |
Med-High |
Nozzle
or extended nozzle, ext. tubes, large brush with towel |
- Wipe
vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel. Pre treat with
extended nozzle if necessary. For louvered vents,
use nozzle w/ nozzle brush and towel.
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Upholstery
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Vinyl,
Synthetics |
Low-Med |
triangle
brush w/ towel |
- Test
in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some
velours are very heat sensitive and may deform.
Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from
surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface,
working in two directions. Towel should be hot &
moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2"
from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition
leathers after treating.
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| Cotton |
Low-Med |
nozzle,
no brush |
- Test
in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some
velours are very heat sensitive and may deform.
Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from
surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface,
working in two directions. Towel should be hot &
moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2"
from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition
leathers after treating.
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| Leathers |
Low |
triangle
brush w/ towel |
- Test
in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some
velours are very heat sensitive and may deform.
Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from
surface. Use triangle brush w/ towel over surface,
working in two directions. Towel should be hot &
moist, not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2"
from surface, wipe away dirt with towel. Condition
leathers after treating.
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Blinds
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Levelor,
Venetian type, horizontal |
Low-Med |
nozzle,
extension tube, extended nozzle |
- Light
dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med -
high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic
blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care.
Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist w/ mild
detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe
immediately w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - triangle
brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/ towel
on opposite side - top to base, switch sides
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| Vertical |
Low-Med |
triangle
brush w/ towel, large brush w/ towel |
- Light
dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med -
high from 4" away. Caution - Thin plastic
blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care.
Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist w/ mild
detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe
immediately w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - triangle
brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/ towel
on opposite side - top to base, switch sides
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Glass
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Windows,
Mirrors, Window Screens |
Med |
Window
cleaning tool, triangle brush w/ towel, extension tube(s) |
- Pre
- steam glass w/ steam gun at 6" from surface
or use triangle brush w/ towel over entire surface
the first cleaning. Follow up with window tool. Wipe
squeegee blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors or
windows. Use triangle brush w/ towel on screens.
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| Window
Frames |
Low-Med |
nozzle
w/ nozzle brush, extension tube(s), towel |
- Use
nozzle + brush to renew frame area, latches etc. Use
towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish.
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Kitchens
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Stove
Tops, Ovens |
Low-Med |
Nozzle
w/ nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle brush,
stainless steel pad, ext. tube, towel |
- Use
large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad for oven
surfaces, oven racks, glass in door. Use small nylon
or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners,
burner bibs.
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| Small
Appliances |
Low-Med |
med
nozzle brush, triangle brush w/ towel |
- For
large areas use triangle brush w/ towel, or large
nozzle brush directly. Use nozzle without brush for
nooks & crannies, wipe with towel.
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| Sinks,
Faucets, Drains |
Med |
Nozzle
w/ nozzle brush - nylon or brass |
- Use
nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle
brush where needed, rinse or wipe surface.
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| Counter
tops, Cabinet facing |
Low-Med |
triangle
brush w/ towel, nozzle w/ nozzle brush |
- Use
triangle brush direct and wipe with towel, use
nozzle w/ brush on mouldings, wipe with towel.
CABINET FACING: pre - steam w/ nozzle from a
distance of 6", let stand a moment, wipe with
towel, repeat if necessary.
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Rest/Bathroom
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Tile
& Grout |
Med |
Nozzle
& med nozzle brush, triangle brush, extension tube |
- Use
nozzle brushes, triangle brush with no towel to
clean grout, rinse or wipe clean. Use triangle brush
with towel to maintain.
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| Porcelain,
Chrome Fixtures |
Med |
Nozzle,
nozzle brush - nylon, triangle brush w/ towel, extension
tube |
- Use
triangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas,
nozzle brush w/ towel or nozzle w/ nylon nozzle
brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars, wipe or
rinse away dirt.
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| Shower
Stalls & Doors |
Med |
Nozzle,
nozzle brush - nylon, triangle brush w/ towel, extension
tube, large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad |
- Use
triangle brush w/ out towel or large nozzle brush w/
stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from
glass panels. Pre - treat area with mild detergent
if necessary. Rinse tools often. Wipe or rinse away
loosened dirt.
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| Fiberglass |
Med |
Large
round nozzle brush, triangle brush, extension tube,
towel |
- Use
triangle brush direct without towel, or large round
nozzle brush for stubborn areas, rinse or wipe away
soil. Use extension tube for easy reach
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Bus,Auto,Boat,RV
|
Volume |
Tools
or Accessories |
| Interior
Surfaces |
Med |
triangle
brush w/ towel, nozzle w/ nozzle brush |
- triangle
brush w/ towel for fabric & vinyl surfaces,
nozzle to clean seams, and spots - SEE Carpet
Spotting. Do not overheat plastics or vinyls.
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| Detailing
Interior, Exterior |
Med |
Nozzle,
nozzle brush - nylon, triangle brush w/ towel, extension
tube |
- For
nooks & crannies use nozzle, wipe w/ towel. Use
nozzle brush on chrome & gaskets. Wipe with
clean towel to polish.
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>Other
Applications
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Dust
plants, polish jewelry, clean tools, yard equipment,
sports equipment, outdoor furniture, unclog drains,
defrost freezers, remove stickers & decals. Remove
and kill algae on deck or other exterior wood
surfaces. Deodorize fabrics & carpets. Kill
unwanted vegetation.
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