Hi Venson, <BR>I do agree that most of my allergies are caused by all of the extra hair and dander around the house, but we also have a pretty bad mold problem. I heard that steam cleaning can help kill the mold. Our basement is horrible. It's so musty and damp. We need to have french drains put in outside and then work done in the basement because water comes in, but we had estimates done and there's just no way we can afford that type of work. So we try to control the mold. My husband uses bleach to clean the mold around the windows, in the bathrooms, and in the basement. Problem is I can't even smell the slightest hint bleach anymore. Almost any chemical cleaner sends me into an attack anymore. I was hoping that a steam cleaner would help disinfect and kill some of the mold without the chemical smells.<BR><BR>Melanie
Hi Melanie,
Got it. I'll PM you with info about some decent refurbed steam cleaners I've seen on eBay. I own one and it has thus far given good service. One of the reasons I bought it was because, for its type -- it's a device about the size of a small canister vacuum -- it provides a good amount of steam for a good period of time. It should probably be satisfactory for the use you have in mind. By the way, my other reason for trying out this specific steam cleaner was because the price was low enough to not make me hateful if I did not like it.
As opposed to the several hundred dollars and above that steam cleaners come for, these refurbs are in the $125.00 range and are a good way to start out. I have purchased from this seller without problem but as always, I suggest you read through his eBay feedback, etc., to satisfy yourself as to whether or not you want to do business with him.
Best,
Venson
