http://blog.sierratradingpost.com/eco-friendly-recycle-reuse-environment-earth-reduce/10-tips-for-green-spring-cleaning/ The Sierra Trading Post Adventure Edge Radio Podcast. Located at the active lifestyle blog of Sierra Trading Post, http://blog.sierratradingpost.com. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:41:15 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blog.sierratradingpost.com/eco-friendly-recycle-reuse-environment-earth-reduce/10-tips-for-green-spring-cleaning/comment-page-1/#comment-9191 Beren Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:02:28 +0000 http://blog.sierratradingpost.com/eco-friendly-recycle-reuse-environment-earth-reduce/10-tips-for-green-spring-cleaning/#comment-9191 Another option for chemical-free cleaning is a portable steam vapor cleaner (which I have been on the fence about purchasing for myself). Apparently they’ve been pretty big in Europe for years, but after spending some time reading reviews of the various ones out there, most seem to be fairly ineffective for heavy cleaning. A lot of the reviews complained about a general lack of actual steam power, accessories that didn’t work well and units that stopped working or just worked poorly to begin with. Some people complained that they had to do the same amount of scrubbing that they would with a bottle of 409, or more. From reading reviews on half a dozen or more steamers, it would appear you get what you pay for. The more expensive units are obviously going to work better than the $30 handheld thing. I am not a fan of chemicals, so cleaning and sanitizing with the "power of steam" sounds like a dream come true. Just make sure you do some research. I think it would be worthwhile to save up for a really nice one. Maybe some day when I have the cash I’ll get on the steam bandwagon. Until then, I will have to give the vinegar and baking soda a shot. Another option for chemical-free cleaning is a portable steam vapor cleaner (which I have been on the fence about purchasing for myself). Apparently they’ve been pretty big in Europe for years, but after spending some time reading reviews of the various ones out there, most seem to be fairly ineffective for heavy cleaning. A lot of the reviews complained about a general lack of actual steam power, accessories that didn’t work well and units that stopped working or just worked poorly to begin with. Some people complained that they had to do the same amount of scrubbing that they would with a bottle of 409, or more. From reading reviews on half a dozen or more steamers, it would appear you get what you pay for. The more expensive units are obviously going to work better than the $30 handheld thing. I am not a fan of chemicals, so cleaning and sanitizing with the “power of steam” sounds like a dream come true. Just make sure you do some research. I think it would be worthwhile to save up for a really nice one. Maybe some day when I have the cash I’ll get on the steam bandwagon. Until then, I will have to give the vinegar and baking soda a shot.

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