What I learned about steam cleaners

[entrancedbymyGCC]

So, Scotty's cage is too darned big to drag out in the yard often, and I think I'd fully clean cages more often if I didn't have to go through that hassle, so I decided to look into steam cleaners for cleaning in situ, based on positive experiences reported here.

What I found out is that there are basically two types of consumer market cleaners available -- affordable ones that produce steam at boiling-water temperature and higher-end machines that produce super-heated steam up to 350°F or so. Some of those also have "nanotechnology" built in that supposedly guarantees sterilization, but I have been completely unable to find a description of what they are actually talking about, nor any viable references. Had the superheated steam models come in at less than $1000-$2000 I might have gone for it -- these can actually sterilize effectively by heating the cage surfaces. What I ordered is a Hahn that does 212°F steam and I'll continue to supplement with a cage wizard wipedown. I am hoping it does allow me to fully clean without dragging out the hose and soap. We shall see. Thanks to Amazon prime, it should turn up on my doorstep tomorrow.

[Azure Hanyo]

Don't ya just LOVE Amazon???!!!

[Michael]

How much did yours cost? I'm totally looking forward to a complete review, pictures, etc. If it works well for you, I'll have to look into getting one as well. Keep me posted.

[entrancedbymyGCC]

How much did yours cost?

$150. It is a canister model with both floor and hand held attachments. I will see what I can do about a review!

[TheNzJessie]

i would lvoe a review too! my lorikeet cage is quite...big....and getting it down the stairs is a hassle