Have you ever purchased a cleaning product that had you searching your home for more things to clean?  Well, I have not one but two terrific cleaning products that did just that!  The McCulloch Deluxe Canister Steam System and the Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner have changed my life, as far as cleaning, for the better!

McCulloch Deluxe Canister Steam System

This cleaning product is, hands down, the best money I have ever spent on a household tool!  My favorite features:

• A ginormous floor mop attachment with two microfiber pads covers a ton of floor space in a hurry!
• Includes attachments for every job imaginable.
• Has a full 2 hours of steam when filling the 64-ounce tank.
• Heats water to over 200 degrees, killing mold and mildew, and dissolving grease and soap scum.

Kitchen and Bath

• Sanitize surfaces
• Clean crud from oven and racks
• Use squeegee attachment to clean the windows
• Fantastic for cleaning floors (see tips below)
• Remove soap scum and grease from tile and grout
• Kill mold and mildew

Great Outdoor Cleaning Product

• Patio Furniture
• Concrete
• Surface Mold and Mildew
• Grill
• Camper or RV

Auto Detailer

• Use steam to blow out dust from hard to reach areas and crevices.  Wipe immediately with a microfiber towel.
• Remove stains from carpet, floor mats, and upholstery.
• Cleans grime and build up from your car’s interior.
• Use steam to clean your engine/under the hood (use caution around any electrical connections).  Then, wipe with a black microfiber towel.
• Steam loosens dirt on the exterior of your vehicle.

Tips

• Above all, always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
• Caution!  Steam is hot and this unit is powerful.  Heed directions for filling and refilling unit for your own safety.
• Watch the amazing video to see what this cleaning product is capable of!
• Use distilled water when cleaning to keep the machine running perfectly.  Minerals in our tap water can cause a build-up in the machine.  You can certainly use tap water, just follow the directions in the manual to clean the unit with white vinegar, as you would your coffee maker (see the article on Spring Cleaning).  In addition, distilled water also helps to keep the shine on your floors when using the mop attachment.
• On surfaces that you want to keep pretty dry, wipe immediately with a microfiber cloth.  When I use the steamer on auto upholstery, I use the triangular brush covered with a white terry or microfiber cloth.  That way, I can see what I am removing and pull any moisture out of the cushion as I go.  You want to avoid the foam underneath from becoming saturated.

Personal Experience

I purchased the McCulloch Deluxe Canister Steam System primarily to detail vehicles.  The time it saved me was amazing!  Using the steamer made the process fun just to see how much dirt and grime I could remove.  McCulloch has three models to choose from at varying price points.  This one was chosen based on durability and control over the steam output.  You can check them all out on Amazon.

Although I purchased this steamer initially for our vehicles, I have found endless household uses too!  The floor mop attachment makes quick work of mopping and keeps my tile and hardwood floors shiny.  I have used it to loosen glue on peel-and-stick tiles and remove stubborn soap scum from the tile in the shower.  Because of the effectiveness of this cleaning product, I continue to search out uses for it!

My friend acquired a pop-up camper last year that had been set up for a couple years alongside a river.  To say there was some mildew on it would be an understatement.  First, we removed the heavy dirt from the hardcover with a power washer.  Then, when the camper was in the “popped up”, we used the steamer on the fiberglass, canvas and the softer sections, being careful around seams and nylon screening.  The mildew was no match for the McCulloch:

What an amazing difference!!  It doesn’t look like the same camper!

Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

Want an easy-to-use solution for stains or spills on carpet and upholstery?  The Little Green is worth a look!  A superior tool for your home, car, camper, or anywhere stains and spills occur, it will not disappoint!

I am the proud owner of my second Little Green, the first purchased back in 1993, and the one pictured here in 2016, although there were several years in between that I didn’t own one.  I was so glad when I was able to purchase a new one!

Pets are no match for the Bissell Little Green.  Whether they become ill or have an accident, which happens inevitably on the carpet, this is the go-to problem solver!  The Bissell Cleaning Formulas work well and leave the room smelling fresh.

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

• Removes stains and spills.
• Extracts excess water for fast drying.
• Easy to see the dirt being drawn out.  Repeat cleaning process as necessary.
• Use on upholstered kitchen chairs.
• Deep clean carpet on stairs.

Automobile/Camper

• Safe for use on your car’s upholstery.
• Great for deep cleaning your car mats.
• Convenient for camper or RV.

Tips

• Read the manual and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and care.  Doing so will prevent damage to the unit and to the carpet or upholstery to be cleaned.
• Vaccum the surface to be cleaned first to remove any loose dirt.
• Clean your unit after each use.  As a result, your Little Green will work properly for years to come.

Conclusion

My recommendation for these products is solely based on personal experience, therefore, I stand behind both of them!  Their versatility is seemingly endless.  Hope you were able to get some good ideas for use of the products if you already own one (or both).   As always, I welcome your questions, comments, and tips.

Until next time,

April

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