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In the Field

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Art Garabedian (Our National Sales Manager) has been on the road again this past month to conduct training sessions for external sales teams for our commercial steam cleaning line.  The EnviroMate FLEX and the EnviroMate PRO have been put through their paces in healthcare settings, educational institutions and local restaurants.  The results that steam cleaning has had on some ‘stubborn’ public settings has been incredible.  From Window sill grime, baseboard grit, grout-goo, gum, and mystery-marks – Reliable steam is cleaning up!

Here are a few images of a several year old stain on a carpet caused from a leaking roof into a closet in high school that Art was ‘dared’ to clean with steam.  The results are astonishing (yes, the carpet is a bit damp in the nearly after shot – a situation where the FLEX with the vacuum vapor extraction would have been handy).

These images show the power of the EnviroMate PRO EP1000 breaking down the stain structure and eliminating it with the wipe of a microfiber cloth post-steaming.

Home Steam Home for the Holidays

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With holiday time just around the corner many people like to plan a winter-cleaning weekend.  What may come as a surprise to many is that high temperature steam can make all of those winterizing cleaning efforts much easier and more effective. Steam cleaners offer a solution for the big pre-winter cleaning chores like windows and walls as well as a myriad of everyday household cleaning tasks.

Here are some winter-ready cleaning basics:

1. Remove clutter from the house giving dust mites pet dander and other allergens less places to accumulate.  Those that remain will be removed using a variety of attachments that come with a good steam cleaner. Holiday Hint – Some guests may be allergic to your furry family members.  Steaming the floors and seating areas just before any dander sensitive guests arrive will make the party fun for all!

2. Take the warm weather clothes from the closets and drawers and ensure they are clean and dry before storing for the winter giving moths and insects less reason to nest.  A fabric steamer will freshen fabrics without chemical detergents, fabric softeners or wrinkle removers.  Holiday Hint- If something should spill and you have a mark or two to remove use small gentle circular movements with a 30mm nylon brush attachment on the surface while steaming.  Followed by a cloth covered brush and steam to remove any soiled steam residue (be sure to test steam on a less visible surface before tackling bigger areas)

3. Flip the mattress.  This is something to do with the change of each season that will help maintain the shape of the mattress.  Using steam to sanitize all surfaces of the mattress in the process will help reduce allergies caused from dust mites.  High temperature steam also kills bed bugs should they ever come for a visit.  Holiday Hint – Between house guests steam the surface of the mattress to ensure the freshest sleep for those you love.

4. Clean the windows inside and out.  Now that you’ll be indoors a bit more, you’ll want to enjoy a clean view.  It’s so easy to remove the tell tale signs of built up summer dirt and grime with the power of steam.  Steam makes quick work of freshening blinds and draperies too.  Holiday Hint – A quick steaming of your drapes post party will eliminate lingering food and perfume odours.

5. Move and clean behind and beneath appliances where grease, grime and dust have been accumulating.  High temperature steam will remove grease from the surface of appliances as well as the surfaces they sit on.  Holiday Hint – so a guest warmed up something in the microwave without a cover… no worries, steam cleaning will loosen hardened food particles and wipe up is easy and chemical free!

Once these bigger pre-winter chores are done, getting the house ready for holiday parties and guests will be a breeze!

Freshen up for the Holidays!

Freshen up for the Holidays!

Goodbye and GOOD night!

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You’ve done your best with them: encouraged studying, budgeting, responsibility in social interactions and now, you’ve just sent them off on their first foray into adulthood. Millions of students head off for their introduction to dorm life this week.You’ve provided them with all of the necessities for their first try at life on their own: the mini-microwave and coffee machine, stylish new bedding to take away that dormitory institutional feel, their first set of dishes and utensils. All the creature comforts they could possibly need.

But what do they know about cleanliness? Sure, your home is your sanctuary, free of germs and the like that can cause harm. But what will their dorm room bring? According to a recent survey by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), cases of bed bugs have increased by 35% over 2010 in college dorms.

“Teaching your children proper cleaning techniques when they first leave home is invaluable”, says Robert Kahn, President, Reliable Corporation. “It is these habits that they will take with them for the rest of their lives – into their dorm, their first apartment and one day, their home. The PRONTO P7 is a great place to start to tackle bed bug problems that they and their friends are dealing with. Now.”

Bed bugs feed on human blood while we sleep (hence the name?). They are highly resilient, being easily transported in suitcases and backpacks, and can take permanent residence in mattresses, box springs, folded sheets, walls, baseboards and so on.

The NPMA offers advice on what to look for when you move your not-so-little one into their dorm room. So, if the space has been checked out properly with no evidence of these pests, your scholar’s life can go on, right? Isn’t it better to be safe rather than sorry (remember, your child will visit home!)?

Steam treatment is a recommended method for eliminating bed bugs. In fact, even the City of Toronto, Public Health Department agrees, “steam kills all stages of bed bugs” without the use of chemicals. Sleeping on a surface that has been soaked in chemicals is not only unpleasant smelling but poses potential health hazards. Successful treatment depends on an Integrated Pest Management approach to bed bug control. This involves, steaming and vacuuming, laundering belongings, plus sealing areas and gaps where bed bugs can hide.

It is essential that the steam machine produces a dry ‘vapor’ steam at a minimum temperature of 120°F or 36°C to be effective in killing bed bugs and properly sanitizing all surfaces. So, once you’ve armed your scholar with a steam cleaner it’s easy to fill them in on the basics of removal. You can learn more here.

When picking-up all of their essentials for higher education and life on their own, why not start them on the right track. With such a massive number of steam cleaners on the market today, which one should you chose? Well, Reliable’s PRONTO P7 packs a powerful steam punch in a compact, easy-to-store, multi-purpose steam cleaner. Not only will it be integral in the removal of bed bugs, but it can be used to clean multiple surfaces like shelves, windows and countertops, as well as keep them looking crisp and put together when used on clothing. The perfect steam cleaner for their new dormitory life and your piece of mind.

It Sweeps! It Steams!

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Our juiciest new arrival is finally here!  Introducing a powerful cousin to the ever-popular Steamboy T1…the Steamboy T2!  Two great cleaning tools for the home in one! The Steamboy T2 is a powerful steam floor mop with hard surface sweeper built right in. Plug it in, turn it on, and in seconds the Steamboy T2 will change the way you clean.  It’s great for little spills. Just push the button for a powerful sweeper and then press the steam trigger to clean and sanitize.  Say goodbye to the dustbin, broom, and on your hands and knees mop-ups. Saves money on cleaning supplies.  Sweeps and sanitizes all sealed hard floor surfaces and sanitizes carpet with steam.

Here’s a look at the Steamboy T2 through the eyes of Homeworld Business magazine… http://www.reliablecorporation.com/What-People-Think

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Steamy spring cleaning solutions

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With spring in the air many people start to plan a spring-cleaning weekend. What may come as a surprise to many is that high temperature steam can make all of those spring-cleaning efforts much easier and more effective. Reliable steam cleaners offer a solution for the big spring-cleaning chores like windows and walls as well as a myriad of everyday household cleaning tasks.

Here are some spring-cleaning steam basics:

1. Remove clutter from the house giving dust mites pet dander and other allergens less places to accumulate. Those that remain will be removed using a variety of attachments that come with a good steam cleaner.

2. Take the cold weather clothes from the closets and drawers and ensure they are clean and dry before storing for the summer giving moths and insects less reason to nest. A fabric steamer will freshen fabrics without chemical detergents, fabric softeners or wrinkle removers.

3. Flip the mattress. This something to do with the change of each season that will help maintain the shape of the mattress. Using steam to sanitize all surfaces of the mattress in the process will help reduce allergies caused from dust mites. High temperature steam also kills bed bugs should they ever come for a visit.

4. Clean the windows inside and out. Now that the sun is shining through them more often, simply remove the tell tale signs of built up winter dirt and grime with the power of steam. Steam makes quick work of freshening blinds and draperies too.

5. Move and clean behind and beneath appliances where grease, grime and dust have been accumulating. High temperature steam will remove grease from the surface of appliances as well as the surfaces they sit on.