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.
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- vaporGaseous form of liquid
- pressureForce upon contact
- hotHaving much warmth
- high pressureStrong force per area
kill germs · carpet · upholstery · couch cushions · grease · nozzle · hose · detergent · disinfect · scrub · spotless · refresh · fabric · car interior · machine · blast · residue · mop
- cleaninghousekeeping, disinfect, dust, cleanse, sanitization
- cleanlinessdirty, neatness, wash up, filthy, tidiness
- laundry caremachine wash, hand wash, delicate cycle, permanent press, spin cycle
- sanitizingsanitizing, disinfecting, sterilizing, hand sanitizing, antibacterial wash
- oven cleaningdegreaser, scrubbing, soaking, wiping, scraping
- deodorizefreshen, air out, ventilate, purify, neutralize