AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Yuen
    07/17/2011
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    Can you steam the mattress after you treat it with the Phantom spray for bed bugs?
    I recently bought some phantom spray and also Amerivap steamax from your company to treat bedbugs. I wonder whether I can steam the mattress after treating it with phantom spray. If so, when can I do it after phantom spray? Should I do it immediately or wait for some time. IF so how long? Or should I just steam my mattress and then use the spray after?
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    You should steam the mattress and all other surfaces first before applying any insecticide.  This is because it is very difficult for any insecticide, cleaning product, or anything else really to withstand that type of steam and at that temperature.  Chances are the steam would instantly remove any traces of Phantom or any other product you have applied.  So for this reason, we always recommend steaming first and then applying the product.
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  • Asked by Jose
    01/12/2011
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    If I am not able to see any bedbugs, how will I know if I have gotten rid of all them?
    A
    The test to see if you still have bedbugs is actually if you, or the occupants of the infested room, do not receive a bite in a 30 day period. That is the "test" most professionals use. A lot of areas also offer bedbug sniffing dogs which may be more effective but also quite expensive.
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  • Asked by John from Aurora Co
    02/27/2013
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    Does the steamer have to come in contact with the bedbugs? How does that work if they only come out at night?
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    Steam must come into direct contact with bedbugs to kill them. You need to steam the most likely hiding spots instead of waiting for them to come out. Steam all of the ticking, seams and folds of furniture. Steam all of the cracks and crevices on furniture. Steam any other place you suspect the bedbugs may be hiding.
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  • Asked by Susan from Boulder, Co
    04/11/2013
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    Is the AmeriVap Steamax a continuous water fill?
    can you add water to the water reservoir while the machine is in use?
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    The Amerivap Steamax Steam Cleaning System is not a continuous fill. This is because the steamer pressurizes the tank to create the PSI and the proper temperature in the boiler, so opening it would release the pressure. When refilling with water it should only take 8-10min for the refill time to re-reach the max temp of 290 degrees, and if you are using it on the medium setting, you should get 1-1 ½ hours of continuous run time from one tank.

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  • Asked by Greg
    12/26/2013
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    Is it for shear drapes and black out drapes?
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    The AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System can be used in seams and folds of furniture,
    all of the cracks and crevices on furniture, any other place you suspect the bedbugs may be hiding, any area that can withstand that type of steam and at that temperature. Most curtains and drapes can be laundered, dry cleaned or steam treated. Please refer to the label for instructions for the fabric.
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  • Asked by Steve from Toronto Canada
    06/04/2019
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    Will the AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System actually kill bedbugs behind baseboards?
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    AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System when directed into cracks and crevices along baseboards will kill bed bugs that are contacted directly during steaming.

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  • Asked by Fazni from Bloomington, In
    11/11/2019
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    Do you carry any of the parts or brushes for the AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System?
    I have an old AmeriVap Commercial steam cleaner and looking for parts.
    A

    We usually have the ability to get parts for almost all systems we carry. It doesn't look like we have had a request for replacement parts for the AmeriVap Steamax Steam Cleaning System before. If you can call us we can go over what parts you need and check to see the price and availability for each. You can reach anyone on our customer service staff at 1-866-581-7378.   

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