Can you use it to kill dust mites on a mattress? Is the steam hot enough to kill dust mites?Does the steam make the mattress wet?
1054790
I unpacked my new Wagner today and used the attachment with the cloth cover to clean mattresses and furniture. It dried immediately. I'm hoping the steam is hot enough with the cloth cover on to kill any dust mites. Does anybody know?
1054791
I would love to know this as well. I would like to use hot enough steam on upholstery, chairs, and my mattress. Anyone know if you can use one of the attachments for this?
1039102
No. There are only certain products made that specifically say will reduce dust mites, allergens etc. You have to look for pillows and pillow covers that say this. However, if you put your pillows on high heat in dryer you can reduce and possibly kill certain allergens. If you think you have a big problem with dust mites or anything else that is a problem it's probably best to replace pillows and mattress if older than 8 years.
952514
I hadn't really noticed since the things I am steam cleaning have just been washed, but I would suspect that the answer would be yes. The steam is very hot and if the odor isn't much to begin with, the steam will probably get rid of it (like if you're wearing something for a second time). Hope this helps you. I am absolutely in love with the steam cleaner.
472421
Dust mites aren't harmful to people but can cause allergies. The barrier blocks skin particles from getting into the mattress, cutting off the mites' food supply so they decrease in number. You may be thinking of bedbugs, which do bite and for which you would need a fully encasing protector.
1968675
Yes, I too would like to use it to disenfect the kid's toys. I just cant use vinegar and bleach on everything, and Lysol/Pine Sol really do smell (Anything else merely cleans, not disenfects... ie. gets rid of the germs as well as dirt). Please reply if you find out how hot the steam is coming out of the Wagner. Allergy Buyers Club praises the Ladybug steamer for disenfecting (and lists operating temperature), But at over $1000 I cant really justify it.
1145335
Mites in bed? Sure. HEPA? No. And within a year or so--and that's assuming you're lucky--the thing will start to fail on you, and you'll get about 5-10 seconds of vacuuming before it shuts off. You'll need to keep pushing/releasing the trigger to do anything longer. My recommendation would be to buy something else. Don't make the mistake I made.
642561
Yes! In fact I always use it dry with dampened clothes because of how the steam spits. I've gotten one too many burns to use the steamer.
369135
Have I applied it to dust mites then looked at their dead bodies thru magnification??? No! But knowing what I know about UV a, b, & c waves, I cannot imagine a dust mite could survive such punishment. If you have a dust mite problem, remember that only thru dedication to eradication will solve your problem. As good as this product is, don't expect a one time application to do the trick...those little buggers know how to hide.
1537128
I couldn't find anything that prohibits its use on walls, but dust mites tend to live on soft surfaces, so I guess I'm wondering why you'd consider that? lol
153958
The water temp is sufficient to crete steam and to clean. The tank only holds about 4 or 5 ounces of water so it doesn't add any weight to the unit. You will find that there is resisteance when pushing the unit when the pad is wet from steam. Probably true with any of these of these type of units. Pads can get expensive if you use it a lot so look for units that have affordable pads. I use the unit on hardwood floors with the lowest steam setting. Anything more and there is too much water residue left requiring a towel to dry the floor.
871847
I believe it can. Professionals use steamers to kill bed bugs also. I don't see why this won't work. It does produce very high heat in steaming, although the tank is very small and it won't last as long, so you would have to refill it often. I think other steamers with larger tanks would be more ideal.
1898739
Sandy, it is labeled by the manufacturer to protect your mattress from bedbugs. The product label does not say anything about dust mites. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to be sure.
2242935
I assume that it cleans tiles ok, since the machine doesn't leave any water on the floors. Used it on linoleum ok, my friend uses it on her wood floors. It has been a big help, however, very caked-on food needs to be removed before using the steam.
2252712
In my opinion I think the small pad would get too wet, may not do a great job. I put my comforters in the washer. I bought the machine to steam my grout on my floors and it did a great job. That small pad might be for getting wallpaper off. Hope this helps.
904698
Yes, I used it to kill bed bugs. You probably won't eliminate the bedbugs just steaming one time, but if you are diligent in your efforts this steamer is extremely helpful. It will kill the bugs and eggs it comes in contact with, but you may not know where they all are.
1145334
No vacuum can pick up more than a tiny fraction of dust mites. You need to clean the bedroom very thoroughly every month and change the bedding at least once a week. The bedding needs to be regularly washed in hot water. I continuously run a Honeywell HEPA filter in the bedroom to reduce significantly dust in the air.
1978903
Sure! It can be dialed to use minimal steam, especially for use on hardwood floors or other moisture sensitive areas. I recommend this machine. I use it regularly on my stone, laminate, carpet stains, bathroom tiles, bathroom fixtures (where hard-water gunk gets built up),and for "ironing". And it's easy enough that my special needs pre-teens are able to use it without supervision.