How to Use a Steam Cleaner {Bissell Steam Cleaner Review}
I recently grabbed myself a Bissell Steam Cleaner – the Steam Shot OmniReach, to be specific! Today, I’m sharing my review, plus 15 great ideas for how to use a steam cleaner.
There are very few things I love more than a tool that makes it easier to keep my home clean. Like just about everyone on the planet, I’m always looking for ways to keep my house cleaner with less effort.
I recently decided to add the Bissell Little Steam Shot Hydrosteam to my cleaning toolbox. I used to have a steam cleaner but it was really bulky and hard to use, so I never found myself pulling it out. I wanted something smaller and easier to use, and this one fit the bill perfectly!
It has quickly become one of my favorite cleaning tools in my house. So, today, I thought it would be fun to take a look at a ton of different ideas for how to use a steam cleaner in your home. Plus, I’ll share a little peek at my Bissell steam cleaner and my favorite things about it.
Bissell Steam Cleaner Review
Let’s kick things off with a look at my new steam cleaner. I did a little unboxing and a video of my first time using it to give you an overview. You can watch that below!
What I Like About the Bissell Steam Cleaner:
- It heats up in just three minutes and can clean for about 10 minutes straight before you run out of water. For me, this is perfect – I wanted something for small jobs that wasn’t too bulky.
- It doesn’t need any cleaner – just water! I’m a huge fan of anything that doesn’t require me to keep extra cleaners in the house.
- It comes with ten different multisurface tools to make it really easy to clean just about anything around the house.
A Couple of Cons to the Bissell Steam Cleaner
Overall, I’m really happy with my purchase and can see myself using this a ton around the house. Let’s break down a few different ways I can use it…
How to Use a Bissell Steam Cleaner: 15 Genius Ideas
Deep Clean Grout
Grout gets really gross, really fast. It’s just a fact of life. But using a steam cleaner can quickly remove all of that stuck-on mess and make things look fresh and clean in just minutes.
Clean Around the Toilet
This is 100% how I plan to use my steam cleaner the most. I hate (hate!) cleaning around the toilet. But, a nice deep clean with the steamer feels accessible and really effective.
Clean the Stovetop
The mess can really pile up on the stovetop, especially if you cook often! But, a steam cleaner can break up the stuck-on food and make it way easier. Pair it with a quick rub down with my favorite stovetop cleaner and you’ll have the sparkliest stovetop around.
Clean Shower Walls
Cleaning the shower is another one of my least favorite tasks. But, a steam cleaner is a great way to do a deep clean without a ton of scrubbing or effort!
Clean Inside the Oven and Microwave
You can get the inside of your oven and stovetop looking brand new again with a steam cleaner. And, it just uses hot water (no chemicals!) so you don’t have to worry about finding something that’s safe for the inside of your oven. It’s a win-win.
Clean Window Tracks
When is the last time you cleaned the window tracks on your windows? Never? Me too. I’m gonna commit to tackling mine this week with the steamer, though, because I know it’ll only take a few minutes.
Remove Wrinkles from Fabric
You can get your curtains looking fresh and wrinkle-free without even having to take them down! It’s also a great tool for removing wrinkles from your bedding if you want a really crisp look for guests!
Disinfect Toys
A steam cleaner is a fantastic way to remove germs and bacteria from kid toys, dog toys, baby toys…basically, any toys you have in your house could benefit from a quick steam clean.
Clean the Grill
A steam cleaner can be a really effective way to remove all that stuck-on food from your grill! And, since it doesn’t use any cleaners you can be confident it’s safe no matter what kind of grill you have.
Deep Clean a Car Seat
Car seats are gross because kids are gross. Get in there with the steam cleaner and clean all of those little crevices. It’ll be amazing for the 5 minutes that it stays clean.
Wallpaper Removal
Of course, a classic use for a steam cleaner! If you have wallpaper around your house that you’d like to remove, this is the way to do it.
Cleaning Your Baseboards
I loveeeeeee using my steam cleaner to deep clean the baseboards! This is one of those really underrated tasks around the house that makes a huge difference. If you want your home to feel the cleanest it has ever felt, get in there and clean those baseboards. Trust me.
Detail the Interior of Your Car
This is 100% something I plan to try with my steam cleaner soon. It is such a great way to get the inside of your car feeling really fresh and clean without a ton of effort. And then maybe I’ll just stop letting my kids ride it in for a while.
Deep Clean Stuck-On Grime
Have food and grime stuck on your counters or a high chair or the hard floors or literally any of the hard surfaces in your home? A steam cleaner can handle it.
Disinfect Just About ANYTHING
And finally, one last reminder that a steam cleaner can disinfect more than just toys. It’s so great for cleaning almost anything around your house. It can remove stains from upholstery, it can disinfect your door knobs and light plates…it’s truly such a multipurpose tool!
Honestly, y’all, the list could go on and on.
All I know for sure is that this handy little handheld steam cleaner has become absolutely indispensable in my home already , and I’m so excited to keep learning new ways to use it.
Is it sad that one of my greatest joys in life is using my steam cleaner? Why yes, it most certainly is. But if loving a super clean house is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
How do you clean up the “leftover” water after steaming? Is it safe to steam clean a gas or electric stove?
Great review!
Hi! I just dump any extra out in the sink. And yes, it should be safe!
The fact that you’re saying “Hallelujah” while cleaning AND PREGNANT has me completely sold. I’ve been reading a whole bunch of steam cleaning articles and I think this one takes the cake. Thanks for posting!
hahaha yesss!!