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    40 Ways to Use a Steam Cleaner

    By Stacy 112 Comments

    I just finished putting the Christmas decor away and everything looks so bare! I always get the itch to deep clean and to rearrange things right after packing away the holiday decor. January is my "refresh" month.  My favorite deep cleaning tool is a steam cleaner. I love my HomeRight SteamMachine! Today I am going to share 40 ways you can use a steam cleaner around your house!

     

    Steam Cleaning the Kitchen

    The kitchen is full of little nooks and crannies and hard surfaces that get real dirty. It is also where we store and prepare our food so it is important that it stays clean and sanitized. From the dishwasher to the wrinkled tablecloth, there are lots of places to use the steamer in the kitchen!

     

    Collage of photos of steam cleaning in the kitchen

    *Oven & Stove

    *Lazy Susans & Cabinets

    *Silverware trays & drawers

    *Cabinet doors

    *Fridge

    *Microwave

    *Dishwasher

    *Backsplash & Tile

    *Counters

    *Sink & Drain

    *High Chairs

    *Table Cloth

    Steam Cleaning the Bathroom

    The bathroom is my favorite place to use my SteamMachine. It is germ city in there and once I have steamed all the surfaces I feel so much better. The hinges of the toilet seat, tile grout, and the sink drain are just a few of the "icky" places you can sanitize without harsh chemicals!

     

    collage of photos of steam cleaning in the bathroom

    *Toilet

    *Tile & Grout

    *Sink & Drain

    *Faucets

    *Tub & Shower

    *Cabinet Hardware

     

    Steam Cleaning the Bedroom

    We spend a lot of time in our room so it makes sense that it should be a priority to keep it clean. Have you ever cleaned your mattress? Steam cleaning it kills dust mites and germs. Shoe organizers tend to get a little smelly and dirty. Do you hate ironing? While you have your steam cleaner out, why not steam the wrinkles out of your clothes? Works like a charm and is much more fun!

     

    photo collage of steam cleaning in the bedroom

    *Mattress 

    *Wrinkled Clothes

    *Dresser

    *Toys

    *Plastic Bins & Shoe organizers

    Steam Cleaning the Living Room

    My boys smelly feet spend a lot of time lounging in here and it sure smell like it. From the rugs to upholstery, the SteamMachine can get rid of the oder and freshen up the room.

     

    *Throw pillows

    *Upholstery

    *Rugs & Carpet

    *Floors

     

    Places in Every Room To Use the Steam Cleaner

    Things like baseboards and light switches are in every room of the house. While you have the SteamMachine out you might as well tackle the door knobs, garbage cans, and blinds!

     

    Photos of steam cleaning places in the house

    *Garbage Cans

    *Baseboards

    *Light Switches

    *Windows

    *Window Tracks

    *Curtains

    *Blinds

    *Door Knobs

    *Outdoor Furniture

    *Steam Off Wallpaper

     

    Other Places to Use The Steam Cleaner

    Remember when Shane got his old beater car for free but it was a dirty, grimy mess? The SteamMachine made it looks so fresh and clean! Your washing machine is supposed to get things clean and yet it gets pretty dirty in places like around the bleach dispenser and around the hinges of the lid. Inside the house and outside the house, there are plenty of places to put the SteamMachine to good use!

     

    collage of pics of steam cleaning

    *Car Seats & Stroller

    *Washing Machine

    *Barbeque

    *Car

    *Vents

    *Sanitize Reclaimed Wood

     

     

    HomeRight is giving away one SteamMachine Elite to one reader. Enter below using the Rafflecopter widget. Good luck and happy steaming!

     

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

     

    You must be at least 18 years old to enter. You must be a resident of the USA to enter. The giveaway will go from January 15, 2019 until January 22, 2019. A winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be chosen. The shipping of the prize is the responsibility of the company, in this case, HomeRight.

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    collage of ways to steam clean

     

    This post was sponsored by HomeRight but all opinions and ideas are 100% my own.

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    Comments

    1. Anne Haun

      January 15, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      I am most excited to clean my tile floors - what a mess they are.

      Reply
    2. Jamie

      January 15, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      I really want to steam clean all the bathroom nooks and crannies, and window tracks.

      Reply
    3. Anjanette

      January 15, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      My bathroom vents need to be cleaned.

      Reply
    4. Joan

      January 15, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      I would steam clean my van first and then move on to my kitchen. Both have taken a hit in the cleaning department this winter!

      Reply
    5. Michelle H

      January 15, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      This would be great! Wonderful giveaway!

      Reply
    6. Regina

      January 16, 2019 at 4:34 am

      I would clean bathrooms

      Reply
      • Liya

        January 13, 2023 at 12:33 pm

        Last option to clean my shower, I’ll hope it works!

        Reply
    7. Melissa Lynch

      January 16, 2019 at 4:36 am

      I’m most excited to steam clean the bathroom.

      Reply
    8. Eileen

      January 16, 2019 at 5:18 am

      Omg. Cleaning the bathrooms with 3 sons!!

      Reply
    9. Ali

      January 16, 2019 at 5:47 am

      Most excited to clean my bathroom tile floors with this!

      Reply
    10. Ingrid

      January 16, 2019 at 5:48 am

      Bathroom, bathroom and did I mention bathroom :)

      Reply
    11. Stafford

      January 16, 2019 at 5:49 am

      My sofa would be happy to be cleaned!

      Reply
    12. Brix

      January 16, 2019 at 5:51 am

      All the vents in my house and the kitchen.

      Reply
    13. Sean

      January 16, 2019 at 5:52 am

      Everything possible in our bathroom.

      Reply
    14. Martha

      January 16, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Mini blinds, window frames and shower door frames..

      Reply
    15. JILL NELSON

      January 16, 2019 at 5:57 am

      My fridge and the little crevice behind the bathroom and kitchen faucets.

      Reply
    16. Susan M.

      January 16, 2019 at 5:58 am

      The first point of attack would be my 20 yr. old car!

      Thanks for the opportunity - my fingers are crossed!

      Reply
    17. mami2jcn

      January 16, 2019 at 6:06 am

      I want to steam clean the bathroom my teen sons use!

      Reply
    18. Rachel

      January 16, 2019 at 6:07 am

      I can't wait to use the steam machine on my dirty oven.

      Reply
    19. Melissa Storms

      January 16, 2019 at 6:34 am

      I would love this to steam my stove top and range hood.

      Reply
    20. Lauren

      January 16, 2019 at 7:15 am

      I would like to steam clean our car.

      Reply
    21. Abigail

      January 16, 2019 at 7:15 am

      The rug in our kids play area is in desperate need of a steam cleaning!

      Reply
    22. BETH CLARK

      January 16, 2019 at 7:20 am

      I would start steam cleaning my bathroom. But I would start cleaning everything go ahead and get the spring cleaning started.

      Reply
    23. Lisa Smith

      January 16, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Sounds amazing! Many of the places on your list could use a deep clean at my house! I would start in the kitchen...

      Reply
    24. Kelly

      January 16, 2019 at 7:27 am

      I am most excited to clean my kitchen. It's the room I use the most and also the one that gets the dirtiest!

      Reply
    25. Amy

      January 16, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Oooooh I would clean bathrooms first for sure!!!

      Reply
    26. Holly

      January 16, 2019 at 7:53 am

      I'm most excited to clean my plastic step stools. Thanks!

      Reply
    27. Linda Nelson

      January 16, 2019 at 7:58 am

      There is a crevice on my floor next to my dishwasher that is NEVER clean! I want to start there, and then clean EVERYTHING!!!

      Reply
    28. Mary Payton

      January 16, 2019 at 8:21 am

      I so need this nifty little machine. My house and car will be forever clean!

      Reply
    29. Karen

      January 16, 2019 at 8:31 am

      I can't believe all the things you can clean with this steam cleaner, and it looks small enough to handle easily. I would clean everywhere!

      Reply
    30. SHannon B.

      January 16, 2019 at 8:35 am

      With boys, I really need it for my bathroom!

      Reply
    31. Lori

      January 16, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Wow! I really would love one of these! The first place would have to be the bathroom. As you said, it's germ city in there! The kitchen would be a close second, though.

      Reply
    32. RaElla

      January 16, 2019 at 8:49 am

      I would clean my sofa.

      Reply
    33. Kristie

      January 16, 2019 at 9:26 am

      I love that this steam cleaner can be used so many ways!

      Reply
    34. Karen Pitts

      January 16, 2019 at 9:33 am

      This is a great idea that I have never though about! Do you rent it? I have a friend that would really like to know this as she has rent houses and it would be very useful.

      Reply
    35. Carol Humphrey

      January 16, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Too many things to list....I REALLY need to win this!

      Reply
    36. Melissa Gainey

      January 16, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Wow! So many ways to clean with a steamer that I never would have thought about! Thanks for the awesome tips =)

      Reply
    37. Michelle

      January 16, 2019 at 10:00 am

      OMG, I would just love to steam clean my furniture...I have 5 kitties with long hair and well, you know their bottoms are not always clean when they sit on your furniture. I would be super excited to have something like this! Thank you for the giveaway.

      Reply
    38. Pamela Guthrie

      January 16, 2019 at 10:16 am

      I need this for every room in my house!

      Reply
    39. Amy

      January 16, 2019 at 10:24 am

      I would use it to clean the vents in my home.

      Reply
    40. Lilly

      January 16, 2019 at 10:48 am

      what a great idea of a steamer

      Reply
    41. Tim

      January 16, 2019 at 10:49 am

      I am most interested in trying this on grout lines, not just on bathroom walls, but also on floors.

      Reply
    42. Colleen

      January 16, 2019 at 11:02 am

      I would clean bathrooms!!

      Reply
    43. Kathy Sturgeon

      January 16, 2019 at 11:07 am

      I’ve wanted a steam cleaner for a long time. Thanks for showing so many ways to use it!

      Reply
    44. Taysha Riggs

      January 16, 2019 at 11:37 am

      Toys! All the toys

      Reply
    45. Cathy French

      January 16, 2019 at 11:44 am

      I am most excited about steam cleaning our bathroom. Maybe it would also help us remove the wall paper boarder I want to get rid of.

      Reply
    46. Amie Beazer

      January 16, 2019 at 11:52 am

      I have recently discovered the joy of a friend's steam mop! This machine takes it to the next level! Amazing!!

      Reply
    47. Kristie

      January 16, 2019 at 11:58 am

      I'd love a steam cleaner to be able to clean my fridge and washing machine. I had no idea you could use it in so many ways!

      Reply
    48. Cheryl

      January 16, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Our bathrooms could use a good steam cleaning.

      Reply
    49. Elena

      January 16, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      I need to steam clean my bathroom

      Reply
    50. Patty Lucas

      January 16, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      I would steam everything in my kitchen

      Reply
    51. Mary Erickson

      January 16, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      I would LOVE to try a steam cleaner...know how awesome it can be for getting wrinkles out, but had NO idea you could use it everywhere!!! Gotta love multi-tasking items!!

      Reply
    52. Lisa Stover

      January 16, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      I would love to steam clean my baseboards! I never pay them too much attention and then one day I got down on the floor to reach something that fell and I was so close to them... gross! So, I've dusted them but they could use a good deep clean.

      Reply
    53. Marilyn Jade

      January 16, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      In most excited about cleaning out new kitchen floor that we have wanted for 30years??

      Reply
    54. Vickie

      January 16, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Both the bathroom and kitchen top to bottom.
      Then outside house before painting begins.

      Reply
    55. Linda Waugh

      January 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      I plan on using it to get rid of the rust spots which were left when we had to leave our faucet drip because of the extremely cold weather. Our water is extremely hard, and it will make my job of cleaning seem very easy.

      Reply
    56. Rhonda

      January 16, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      I want to stam clean my shower and tubs!

      Reply
    57. Stephanie Ann

      January 16, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      definitely in my kitchen, it's always so hard to clean.

      Reply
    58. Lori

      January 16, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      I need one of these

      Reply
    59. Laura Harrie

      January 16, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      I like the idea you could use the steam cleaner in the sliding window tracks, that is an awesome tip. That is one of my most dreaded cleaning jobs!

      Reply
    60. Audrey Stewart

      January 16, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      I am most excited to steam clean my stove hood.

      Reply
    61. Christina

      January 16, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      I had no idea there were so many places to use a steam cleaner!!! How do I not already own one???

      Reply
    62. Tammie N.

      January 16, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      I am most excited about cleaning the ceramic tile floor in our three bathrooms!!! Not sure what color the grout is actually supposed to be. :/

      Reply
    63. Karen Anderson

      January 16, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      My cat boxes!

      Reply
    64. Kenya F

      January 16, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Pretty much everything! But the first thing first..the baseboards! I have 2 cats and I stay cleaning.

      Reply
    65. Stacey

      January 16, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Definitely the bathroom. It's my least favorite (and grossest) part of the house to clean!!!

      Reply
    66. MaryB

      January 16, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      The window tracks, the bathroom, the tile floor.

      Reply
    67. brenda

      January 16, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      i would love to do a deep steam clean of the large white tiles in our kitchen dining area and then off to the bathrooms for the same flooring. AND the entryway!!

      i think i would give it a go on the carpeting in the living room and bedrooms.

      Reply
    68. Karen

      January 17, 2019 at 3:29 am

      I would love to win this great steam cleaner. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    69. Chelle

      January 17, 2019 at 3:42 am

      Oh wow. I need one of these. Mine locked up and could not get open! Many have tried. These steamers are great for cleaning grease and grime, windows, the grill, etc!

      Reply
    70. Kelly D

      January 17, 2019 at 7:41 am

      I want to steam clean my foyer.

      Reply
    71. Elle

      January 17, 2019 at 8:38 am

      I would love to steam clean the bathrooms.

      Reply
    72. Trisha

      January 17, 2019 at 10:00 am

      I want to do my windows. But after looking at your ideas I think I should do my washer too. Oh, and my tile showers. I just think of so many places!!!

      Reply
    73. Teresa Archer

      January 17, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      I was just reading reviews about this steam cleaner, sounds amazing! Especially during this flu season we are battling. Hadn't thought of all of these uses! Mainly was thinking my kitchen, bath and stained concrete floo rs. Need one even more now.

      Reply
    74. Cassandra D

      January 17, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Most excited to steam clean the blinds.

      Reply
    75. Jeremy McLaughlin

      January 17, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      Excited to steam clean my bathroom.

      Reply
    76. Jessica Mcfarlin

      January 17, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Love to use this on the shower!

      Reply
    77. Annette

      January 18, 2019 at 3:05 am

      I'm most excited to steam clean the part of my floor that isn't reached by my steam mop. It's the space between the edge of the mop and the baseboards/appliances.

      Reply
    78. brenda lindley

      January 18, 2019 at 7:29 am

      I am excited to clean my outdoor chairs.

      Reply
    79. Karen Stowell

      January 18, 2019 at 11:55 am

      I want to steam clean every square inch of my kitchen, and I won't even mind that I'm having fun doing it!

      Reply
    80. Ashley C

      January 18, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      My bathroom, weirdly enough!

      Reply
    81. Joanna Morin

      January 18, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      I think I would be most excited to steam clean is my appliances. We just moved into this house and everything needs a good deep cleaning. I think the whole kitchen could use it. ;D Oh! And all the bathrooms.

      Reply
    82. Patricia C

      January 18, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      I am most excited to clean and sanitize my carpets

      Reply
    83. Carol Humphrey

      January 19, 2019 at 11:19 am

      We’ve been cleaning windows (in Az dust storm country) and it would be helpful with the window frame track.

      Reply
    84. Janie Lang

      January 19, 2019 at 11:34 am

      My husband really wants a steamer because he says it's easier than ironing... after seeing this post, now I'm on board, too! It makes me want to steam clean ALL the things!!

      Reply
    85. Rebecca B

      January 19, 2019 at 3:52 pm

      I want to get a steam cleaner into my kids' bathroom!!

      Reply
    86. Whitney H.

      January 19, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      My oven would be a great place to start!

      Reply
    87. Susan Christy

      January 19, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      My floor to ceiling shower.

      Reply
    88. Carolsue

      January 19, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      I would have to say my blinds -- they desperately need cleaning!

      Reply
    89. Kim Henrichs

      January 20, 2019 at 8:52 am

      I would say definitely my bathroom!

      Reply
    90. Judy

      January 20, 2019 at 10:23 am

      There are several places I need to steam clean. My grandchildren have been for a visit and there are messes to clean up!

      Reply
    91. Lindsie

      January 21, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      My mattress

      Reply
    92. Amanda tanner

      January 21, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      I've wanted a steam cleaner for ages bit I would be most excited to use it between the wall and floor tiles get all the dirt out.

      Reply
    93. Jennifer

      January 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      I'd love to clean my windows! And mattresses! And bathrooms!

      Reply
    94. Heather Glissen

      January 21, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      the toilet

      Reply
    95. Heidi

      January 21, 2019 at 7:57 pm

      I’m super excited to dream clean every nook and cranny of my house, but the first victim would be my bedroom rug. It desperately needs it!

      Reply
    96. Wehaf

      January 21, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      I can't wait to tackle my shower with this!

      Reply
    97. Teresa Carter

      January 22, 2019 at 6:20 am

      I love the steam clean your mattress blog!

      Reply
    98. Megan S.

      January 22, 2019 at 7:50 am

      We have 3 large dogs that go to the dog park every single day. I am most excited to try the steam cleaner in my car!

      Reply
    99. Monica Kirkham

      January 22, 2019 at 10:32 am

      These tips are amazing!! If anything convinced me that I need a steam cleaner, it is this post!!!! Thank you!

      Reply
    100. Gail Ebeling

      January 22, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Great ideas I never thought of

      Reply
    101. Erin

      January 22, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      I would use it on the refrigerator first. That's one of the hardest to clean for me.

      Reply
    102. Tiffany S

      January 22, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      I would steam clean the bathroom first.

      Reply
    103. Ellie Wright

      January 22, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      I'm most excited to steam clean the showers, baseboards and air vents.

      Reply
    104. Starla

      January 22, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      Wow! What an awesome little device. To be honest, I didn't know that a steam cleaner could clean that much.. this would be so helpful! I would first steam clean my throw pillows and mattress! Oh and tile floors!

      Reply
    105. Virginia H

      January 22, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      I'm most excited to steam clean everything in my bathroom.

      Reply
    106. Veronica L

      January 22, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Oh my goodness, i would be so excited to steam clean my carpets in my car LOL i am so OCD about keeping it clean

      Reply
    107. Gloria Luongo

      January 22, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      I am amazed at all that can be done with this.

      Reply
    108. Kelly Woods

      January 22, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      I am just excited to try the steam machine out. I have never used one before and would love to. Thank you for sharing. What a blessing! ?❤?❤?❤

      Reply
    109. ae minx

      January 22, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      I'd love to stean clean my bathroom

      Reply
    110. Jenny Ham

      January 22, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      I would be excited to try it on the Shower.

      Reply
    111. Kristin C

      January 19, 2021 at 10:22 am

      I always dread cleaning the bathroom.

      Reply

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