What is the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner?  The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner works by taking normal tap water and heating it in a boiler until it turns to super-heated steam. The steam is released under pressure and is capable of cleaning virtually every surface in your home with water alone. This is great for asthma and allergy sufferers because the chemicals in cleaning products can sometimes trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.

 

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Cleaning with the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner

Enough accessories are available for the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner that you should never want for a tool to do a job. The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner comes with the following attachments:

• Floor cleaning attachment
  
• Triangular brush
  
  
• Window squeegee
  
  
• Two extension wands
  
  
• Two nylon brushes
  
  
• Scraper tool
  
  
• Nozzle brush

Several optional attachments include:

• A professional steam iron
  
  
• Stainless steel pads
  
  
• Brass bristle brushes
  
  
• Stainless bristle brushes

The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner that I reviewed included all available accessories. Using the optional stainless steel brushes, the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner becomes an excellent oven cleaner. Oven cleaning products tend to be some of the most bothersome products for asthmatics to use because of the strong fumes they produce. The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner can clean your oven just as well as common oven cleaners — using water alone.

The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner’s large floor-cleaning attachment combined with the super-heated steam allows you to remove stains and sticky spills with ease. The floor-cleaning brush has hard bristles for use outdoors, or for really dirty indoor floors. Or, cover the brush with a terry cloth towel (included with purchase) for normal floor cleaning. I also used the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner and the triangular brush attachment to clean my bathtub, where it powered through soap scum with ease.

A favorite feature of mine on the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner is the non-pressurized boiler. This allows you to add water on the go, without having to wait for the unit to cool down. An audio and visual alarm announces low water levels, and cold water heats quickly.

All told, the Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner’s ability to clean virtually every surface in the home without the use of chemicals can make a huge difference in many asthma and allergy sufferers’ lives.

About Shane McGlaun, Respiratory Therapist

Shane McGlaun has been a practicing Respiratory Therapist for 11 years. His diverse experience — including acute care, home care and rehab — enables a multifaceted approach to respiratory problems.

Shane’s mission is helping people suffering from asthma and allergies to live better, healthier lives by avoiding their asthma and allergy triggers. He writes frequently about cleaning products and equipment that can help asthmatics and people with allergies.