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4. Steam Cleaning Is The Gold Standard

Debra Johnson, a training manager at the professional cleaning company Merry Maids, says her company prefers steam cleaning over using harsh chemicals and cleaning products. Not only is this an environmentally conscious choice, but it actually is more effective in most cases. Just like a few body soaps leaves a residue behind even after you’ve rinsed it off in the shower, cleaning products also leave a residue of sorts behind. The residue tends to be sticky or gummy and it will actually attract more dirt and dust, therefore making a never end cycle! Instead, steam cleaners only use hot water to clean and disinfect surfaces. You can use a steam cleaner on hard surfaces as well as your carpets.