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Here at the Green Cleaning Products site we are always concerned with waste and the need to use less of every type of cleaning product (even the most Eco friendly). With this in mind, our third green cleaning gadget review is of the Vapamore MR-100. Being a dry steam cleaner means using the power of water rather than detergents to do your cleaning for you.
Using steam at pressure means you can get into lots of different materials. To sanitise mattresses and other soft furnishings is a good extra tool you can own with the Vapamore. Although floor cleaning is what we generally think of, it has a myriad of other uses too. A carpet cleaning attachment is obviously pretty useful for dealing with unexpected spills and pet mess. The high temperature reached by the steam exiting the green cleaning gadget exceeds that needed to deal with bed bugs and mites so you can achieve a real deep cleaning without resorting to any harmful or non-green chemical agents.
Outside it will cope with sorting out your wheel rims and paving. But for more delicate items indoors it is possible to adjust the pressure to ensure your cleaning is done in a sensitive manner. This is one of the cheaper home steam cleaners available but the customer reviews give it a definite thumbs up, so do not be fooled by the low price. This is an economical buy but definitely a useful one in the war against dirt in your home.
Our favorite points have to be that this gizmo has lots of power without the need for harmful cleaners. Keeping your home clean and safe from toxins and air-borne particles is important. And, with the only waste product being dirty water you do not need to be worried about sending out harm to the environment at large.
The dry steam will lift dirt, remove stains, destroy bacteria, mites, spores and moulds and more, all in an ecologically sound manner. 17 extra attachments are included with the steam cleaner. They all fit snugly into the cleaner body or accessory bag so you have no storage issues to deal with. Because the steam only contains around 5% water vapor your home furnishings will not be treated to a soak as you clean.
Attachments Include:
- Steam gun with hose
- Accessory adaptor
- Detail accessory nozzle
- Jet detail nozzle
- Nylon detail brush
- Metal detail brush
- Nylon grout brush
- Floor cleaning head and cotton mop cover
- 2 in 1 clothes / fabric cleaner and cover
- 2 in 1 window / surface cleaner
- 3 extension tubes
- Funnel and measuring cup for easy filling
- Cord reel and accessory bag for simple storage
Whether you are particularly interested in environmentally friendly cleaning solutions or simply want something tough to clean floors and sanitise home furnishings, the Vapamore MR-100 Dry Steam Vapor Cleaner could be the ideal Green Cleaning Gadget for you.
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 The Steam Canister SHOWDOWN: I've done the comparisons for you |
| Review Date: December 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Chandler, Austin, TX |
I have had my eye on the Ladybug steamer for months now, drooling over all it could do but it was far out of my price range. I own the Envirosteamer steam floor mop and love it, but I wanted something to get into tight spaces like around the toilet, in the tub, the oven, etc. With some Santa money I got more serious about purchasing a canister steamer in addition to my floor steamer and began some comparative testing and studying. Fortunately, I live in a neighborhood that is all "green built certified" which means, in order to have a green rating, all homes were built with no carpet and lots of people hate chemicals which means it's a neighborhood full of steam mops which makes comparing the models quite easy. That's a good thing because it just saved me over a thousand bucks because I wound up no longer wanting the Ladybug. Here's how they rate...you decide which is best for you:
These are the canister mops I compared:
Vapamore MR-100
Ladybug XL-2300
Haan Canister
Reliable Enviromate
V=Vapamore
L=Ladybug
H=Haan
R=Reliable
NUMBER OF STEAM JETS SPITTING OUT HOT STEAM:
V-10
L-8
H-12
R-5
WATER PRESSURE CONTEST; (1st place being shoots steam the hardest)
V- 2nd PLACE
L-1ST PLACE:
H- 3rd PLACE:
R- 4th PLACE:
CORD LENGTH: (so you don't have to stop, unplug, water cools some, replug in)
V-18 feet
L-15 ft
H-18 feet
R-8 feet
recap: An 8' cord is INSANE. I couldn't even get across my kitchen counter or walk around my bed to steam all of the mattress without using an extension cord!
STEAM TEMPERATURE
V-256 degrees
L-297 degrees
H-212 degrees
R-218 degrees
Note: These temperatures are based upon using the small hose attachments. In every case that we used the long hose attachment included to turn these into a floor mop, the steam had to travel down the long hose so it cooled and wound up only being about 115 degrees by the time it reached the floor. Which results in very poor cleaning. Because of this, if you are wanting this mostly for floor steaming, I would suggest going with a steamer that shoots out hot steam directly onto the floor from its tank rather than through a long hose before reaching the floor as a canister mop does.
TIME TO HEAT UP:
V-10 min
L-8 min
H-3 min
R-5 min
WATER TANK:
V-1.6 liters
L-1.8+1.5 quarts
H-20 oz
R 2 liters
CLEANING:
For a controlled cleaning test, I mixed Dr. Pepper with sugar and spread it evenly across a 4' length of my stained concrete floor and kept the pets away until it dried completely in a gunky mess. I then tested each mop against it in lengthwise strips, moving them at the same pace after a full heat up, as well as testing each on its own strip of bathroom tile & grout. Here's who performed the best:
Tie: Ladybug and Vapamore. These, due to the really hot temps, loosened the gunk on impact and made it VERY easy to clean my floor. Their hot temps and heavier steam also cleaned tile the best but Vapamore actually did a BETTER job on uneven surfaces like tile with grout..but don't expect shiny white grout because it wasn't exactly returned to looking brand new either.
2nd place:Haan...but it wasn't nearly as good as the above two.
Last place: Reliable. Although the steam temp is hotter than the Haan, it doesn't shoot out as strong and only had 5 steam jets so this diminished its effectiveness Didn't come close to the V or L.
All were at temps to kill bacteria and sanitize without using chemicals such as counters and mattresses, unless you tried to turn it into a floor mop which I don't suggest because the steam was too cool to clean as well as a real floor steam mop made for that purpose...
Other notes: The ladybug was the most awkward to carry. It just wasn't made for carrying up stairs, etc.
Conclusion: Considering the Ladybug is over a thousand dollars more than any of the other mops, this was a real eye opener! I tested these with my friends and we all agreed, hands down, that the Vapamore was the best buy. And I love it! It cleaned the best BUT the Ladybug lasted much longer as far as cleaning time. However, Vapamore cleaned for 50 minutes prior to needing a refill which, for me, is all I need. That said, if you want to use this commercially and don't want to have to take time to refill, the Ladybug may be worth the steep price for you. Considering they have the same 3 year warranty though, I'd rather buy 4 Vapamores for the price of one Ladybug and have one in every room. I kid. The Reliable seemed to lack things that were just silly...like having a cord longer than my blow dryer and only having 5 steam jets.
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Excellent Value
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| Review Date: October 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: wal hurt, Chicago |
Very versatile and compact machine with excellent build quality for the price. I have used it for a variey of different jobs. These include: cleaning bathroom tiles, stripping old vinyl floor tiles, cleaning vinyl floors,sanitizing/cleaning shoes and deodorizing/sanitizing my dog's bed. It also exceeds the minimum temperature requirements for killing bed bugs and dust mites. Therefore, I have utilized it in order to sanitize my mattress, box spring and bedding. (this is useful if you have allergies) It does a pretty good job at a fraction of the price of competing models.
I have owned this procuct for 6 weeks and am very pleased with its performance. Therefore, I can give it my highest recommendation with no reservations. |
Delivers as promised!
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| Review Date: January 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Clayton Irwin, Frederick, MD USA |
| I bought the Vapamore because we got a new puppy. Yes, you know the problem. Turns out it is a great for puppy issues but also as all around tool for tight spots in the kitchen and bathroom where you really need a proper disinfecting, deodorizing and deep cleaning. The tools all work well, it light, easy to use and the best value of any of the steam cleaners I've seen. This product truly delivers as promised! It belongs in any home that wants the edge on deep cleaning without the harsh chemicals and janitor smells. 5 stars - ABSOLUTELY. |
Love the Vapamore!
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| Review Date: February 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jonieta Stone, Scottsdale, AZ United States |
| I live in a typical Arizona house with about 2400 sq. feet of tile, which means there is a lot of grout! If this machine ONLY cleaned grout it would be worth the money, but it does a fantastic job on windows as well. Using the Vapamore I had less water, less mess than usual, and the windows sparkle in less time! I am still in the discovery process, so I don't know all uses I will make of this machine. I do prefer the Shark Steam floor cleaner on smooth tile floors, the Vapamore isn't nearly as good. Thanks to all the reviewers for offering ideas on how you have made use of the Vapamore.Vapamore Multi Purpose Vapor Steamer w/ Variable Steam Control + Free Shipping |
EXTREMELY useful in all sorts of circumstances!!!
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| Review Date: August 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Giulia Godi, Santa Monica, CA |
| I bought my Vapamore last week and it came in handy right away!! They paved the street in front of my house and i got tar all over my rims. I used my Vapamore steam cleaner with the nylon brush and it melted the tar off in seconds. Great machine! |
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