Does it really steam? Can you see the hot steam coming out?
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Very good question Judy! The BISSELL PowerSteamer Deep Cleaner is an extraction cleaner. The term"steamer" is used generically in the deep cleaning industry to identify the process of hot water extraction. The combination of hot tap water, the BISSELL Formula and suction provides a safe and effective method of cleaning.
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No, it does not produce steam and you can't see steam coming out of it. I don't know why they call it a steamer. The powerbrush part of it, however, is phenomenal and we really like how well it cleans. We like it better than the ones with the heating elements that purport to be good on pet stains. This one works better and is smaller for storage purposes.
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No it is not that kind of steam cleaner. It you put hot water in it but it would have to be very hot. I love it though it cleans amazingly well. You will need to spend a lot more money to buy an actual steam cleaner that heats the water.
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The steam mine emits is hot and it doesn't take very long for the unit to start emitting hot steam. There is also a cool option which is nice t finish up with after the hot steam. I am very happy with this product, I used to just do the hot water in a bowl with a towel over my head routine. I am very glad purchased this.
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It does have a steam release, however what I don't like is that you cannot remove the the pieces to clean it, there is a little cup that can be removed for cleaning but a long as you don't leave anything in there for too long it should be fine
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I can't say for sure, but it seems like its steaming as it is moving through. I've poured a cup pretty quickly and it was hot.
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I really have not used it enough to know for sure. On my old one, if it was on steam setting, steam sort of flowed out of it but to get a lot I had to push the button. My new one seems to do the same.
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No steam should come out once the unit is up to pressure. It will steam while it is pressuring up, but make sure the valve is in the right position. Once it has built up pressure it should seal itself off!
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mine does too, but if you look closer, there doesn't appear to leaking steam. working well.
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Yes, I've found running the steam train as fast as possible for a few minutes gets the steam going. I too had trouble with at first. It is a subtle but very neat effect.
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It can but I believe the warm water sprays more steam . It's a great littleSteamer though :-)
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No. It uses the water you put in the tank. There is **no** heating function to create steam.
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I can't always see the steam and it runs blowing air if no steam so that may be what you're seeing. You should see the indicator lights on the front while power is on. While running I can't see the glow of the UV light. So if the reservoir empties, its working. I hope that helps you!
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mine is cool.The steam is not very big，only can wet a small space.But it is enough to me.
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Yes it really does work. The longer you leave it the hotter it gets. steam comes out my food
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Very little steam comes from this unit, until you unlock it to refill, then there is a small amount of steam that escapes. But it vents very little while in holding mode.
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It's not really steam, but very hot water. It works very well, my wife loves it. You would not believe the dirt it removes from carpets.
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The steam is hot. I'm not sure what you mean by effective clean. It cleans great.
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I use it all the time and don't notice steam escaping. That being said, it isn't insulating and you will lose heat through it. Still, better than nothing! Also, slit keeps it from truly suctioning on...