steam clean

Pressurized vapor scrub

Steam clean means to clean something using hot steam rather than chemical cleaners.

The method works on carpets, upholstery, ovens, and other surfaces where heat and moisture can loosen dirt and kill bacteria: We had the carpets steam cleaned after the flood.

Often written as one word: steamclean.

Related

kill germs · carpet · upholstery · couch cushions · grease · nozzle · hose · detergent · disinfect · scrub · spotless · refresh · fabric · car interior · machine · blast · residue · mop

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Opposites
CLEANING METHOD (moisture level)

steam cleandry clean

Clean garments without water

dust · dry brush · sweep · dry mop · blow dry

ACTION TYPE (clean vs. soil)

steam cleansoil

Ground matter for planting

dirty · stain · contaminate · muddy · grease up

Family

steam, clean, steams, steamed, steaming, steamer, steamers, steamy, steamier

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G