Anyone Using A Steam Cleaner?

[redhead]

We were talking last night about keeping things healthy and clean while living aboard in small spaces in the damp, mildewy Pacific Northwest. Someone mentioned steam cleaners.

Now I see that they suck a lot of power, and the prices go from the low $100's (USD) up to $6-700. The pluses are no cleaning products (lots of allergies here)and a kind of "one answer to several problems" solution that I'm always on the lookout for.

I'm not looking to start a thread that has purists on both ends of the spectrum arguing endlessly. I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have tried it and what worked and what didn't work.

As always, Thanks!

[ranger58sb]

I've used a steam cleaner in our engine room, with marginal success. The cleaning process works OK on major flat surfaces, not so great in nooks and crannies... which still usually needs a rag on the end of a screwdriver. Not a golden bullet, but still, steam in conjunction with other cleaning methods/techniques was sometimes useful.

-Chris

[zeehag]

i have a steam cleaner, 2 of em, low end style, were under 100 usd each, one steams clothing, ceilings, overheads, and soles, the other does soles, cushions and whatever i buy additional parts to steam clean, including "windows"
i donot have one for engine steam cleaning.
these keep flying pests at bay. no fleas no ticks no beetles, nothing left. i love em. and i am in tropics where critters proliferate without help. helps with pet bedding and other issues that get overlooked.