I will keep you posted. Since we have the largest and most complete line of vapor steam cleaners anywhere on the Internet and we continually add more information on them some of you are understandably getting a little confused. Now we have a comparison chart where you can compare prices and critical features at a glance. Residential units generally use steam between 240 and 295 degrees. Avoid anything of lesser temperature.
Hotter steam means a quantum increase in cleaning effectiveness.
What's more it is necessary to start with a much higher temperature than you would think you might need, as all vapor steam cleaners lose some temperature on the way to the tip. The very best machines have boilers made out of stainless steel which heat up faster, and do not rust. 3.Cheap machines have no safety caps when refilling water, versus safety caps. 4.The ability to refill water continuously is more important than you might think. 5.Holding water tank capacity.