Have you ever been labeled as a neat freak? Don’t worry; I am a neat freak too. And one of the most common things I do whenever I travel is that I always bring my passport and also my portable carpet steam cleaner with me. I am very particular about the hotels and motels I stay at. I know their housekeeping staff is doing their jobs but I can’t help scenes from different movies and television shows just pop in my head. You know those scenes; where they flash an ultra violet light and all sorts of bodily liquids can be observed. I know it is gross and add to that my instant allergic reaction to dust and grime; it gradually becomes a crazy party. Bringing along my small equipment has helped me a lot. It calms me down with its soothing buzz whenever I think that the place I will be sleeping at is filthy.

Personally, I like cleaning where I intend to sleep by myself as I can be sure that no nook and cranny was missed. Its look is similar to a small, handheld vacuum cleaner, but certainly is more capable. Compared to a vacuum cleaner, this portable carpet steam cleaner can disinfect and sanitize while cleaning. Imagine being able to kill two birds with one portable carpet steam cleaner! It’s also very easy to use, as easy as operating a faucet I dare say. Since they are built to be on the go, they are of a compact size for easy storage. They can fit in your check in luggage or even in your carry on or back pack. It’s really powerful as this mechanism can also clean upholstery and what not. You might be wondering how this little device works.

The steam itself is the cleaning agent. No need for shampoos or soapy mixtures here. Once the water is heated to about 295 degrees, the steam generated cleans the surface while simultaneously killing any bacteria located within. Essentially, these products were made for industrial and home purposes but no worries; this portable thing also works the same (although less powerful than its standard sized relatives). If you are cleaning carpets and upholstery with hard to reach spots, you can use add-ons that are specifically designed to reach those hard to reach areas. Effort wise, you will spend no time scrubbing (like when you use those liquids cleaners) and more time just relaxing. And if you are wondering whether it is easy to use, believe me when I say that it is. Since water is the only thing need to create steam, you will be glad to know that there are no harmful chemicals involved.

Environmentally friendly, can you believe at how amazing a product like this is? Its portable and it cleans while sanitizing. Tell your friends about this, I know I have. And the next time you travel, bring one along and see how much better your stay will be. No more crazy thoughts and constant allergic reactions for me.