Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Steamfast Product Reviews - Online Now at Steamfast.com

If you're interested in learning what others are saying about Steamfast products - check out reviews.steamfast.com. Better yet - write your own Steamfast review at our website.

We're pretty keen on reviews - here's a few reasons why:

Reviews are a way to hear what real people are saying about the product. Their input is more likely to match your experience with the product.

You should have a voice  - and product reviews give you a chance to share your thoughts with the world. Steamfast's product developers have already monitor reviews - and we think it's important for our customers to know their voice is being heard - at the source. It's not just about monitoring - we're truly listening to your input. It's helps us build better products in the future.

Product reviews typically include a variety of insights onto how the product is used, how effective it is, as well as high and low points of the form and function. We've asked our reviewers to give individual ratings to a product's Performance, Value, Appearance, Quality, and Ease of use. If you think one area is more important to you, this is the perfect way to narrow down your product selections.

Go ahead - write your Steamfast product review!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Does Steam Kill Germs? Excerpt From Woman's Day Magazine Article

The writers at Woman's Day magazine recently challenged several products in its recent article "Do Germ Zapping Gadgets Really Work?"

The following is an excerpt from the article, which reviewed the germ-killing abilities of steam cleaners:

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4. Germ-Killing Floor Steamer

What is it? First came the mop, next came the Swiffer, and now floor steam cleaners, like The Best Floor Steam Cleaner from Hammacher Schlemmer ($99.95; Hammacher.com), are all the rage. This one heats water to 220°F, reportedly killing bacteria, viruses and mold in the process.

Should you buy it? Yes. While it's quite a bit pricier than a mop, the germ-killing effects of this product are legitimate, says Dr. Tierno. "Anything 212 degrees and above kills microorganisms," he explains. But, for proper germ elimination, cleaning may take a while. You'll need to hold the steamer over the floor for at least 10 seconds (think of the spot under the toilet in the bathroom) to do the job, adds Dr. Tierno. Already have a floor steamer, and curious as to whether it's effective? Simply set a thermometer under the steam (being careful not to burn yourself). If the temperature registers more than 212 degrees, it's an effective product. And, better avoid your sealed hardwood floors with these products-they may cause damage."

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Note from Staff: While some steam mops may damage sealed hardwood, keep in mind that the Steamfast SF294 Three In One Steam Mop features a steam control dial that allows the user to customize the level of steam according to the surface you are cleaning!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Steamfast 3-in-1 Steam Mop - Rated "Best Floor Steamer" By Hammacher Schlemmer

The 3-in-1 Steam Mop by Steamfast has been selected as the Best Floor Steamer by Hammacher Schlemmer.

Hammacher Schlemmer writes the following on the 3-in-1 Steam Mop page on its website:

"This floor steamer earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it cleaned up to four times faster than competing models and was easy to maneuver. The Best Floor Steamer required as few as five passes to completely remove dried dirt from laminate, wood, and tile, far superior to lesser steamers that failed to remove the detritus after 20 passes. The Best model cleaned applesauce in only seven passes, unlike other steamers that required up to 18 attempts. It was the only model that comes with a squeegee and upholstery brush attachments and converts into a handheld steamer for cleaning windows, furniture, and more. The steam cleaner heats up in only 30 seconds to produce 220ยบ F steam that kills bacteria, viruses, and mold. Its 4 1/2-lb. streamlined design allowed analysts to easily navigate around furniture and the square-shaped head enabled thorough cleaning along walls and in corners. Includes two microfiber pads. 

Plugs into AC. 
49 1/4" H x 11" W x 5 1/2" D. (4 2/3 lbs.)