Uses of Steam Heat

The use of steam heat varies depending on the type of environment or the reason steam heat is needed. According to dictionary.com, steam heat is the circulation of steam in pipes or radiators. Steam heat is commonly used to steam clean appliances, clothing and other items. To prevent burns from the steam, precautions and safety measures should be taken. Does this Spark an idea?

Facials

Heat steamed facials offer deeper cleansing.

Facials clean, exfoliate, massage and pamper the skin and face. Steam heat is used in spas for a deep cleaning effect. Using the steam allows the chemicals of the facial to penetrate the skin which also opens the pores. Steam also makes it easier to evacuate a pimple or blackhead by softening the blemish.

Remove Wrinkles From Clothing

The steam setting on the iron is used to remove stubborn wrinkles.

Steam heat is used to remove wrinkles from clothing. Ironing with water in the iron's reservoir, and the setting set to steam, will aid in getting the fabric pressed, and the wrinkles removed. Hand-held steamers remove wrinkles from delicate clothing while the garment or fabric is hung up.

Remove Wax

Dried wax can be removed with steam heat.

Wax stains on your carpet that has hardened is tough to remove; use steam heat to get it up. This works for candle wax as well as crayon wax. Using an iron with the steam setting, place a paper towel over the stain, then rub the iron back and forth. The heat will gradually pull the wax to the paper towel. Continue until the wax has been removed.

Relive Congestion

Relieve congestion or dry air by using steam heat.

Steam heat is also used in humidifiers to relieve congestion. It is common in babies to have a vaporizer with menthol and steam to help clear the nostrils. Adults can benefit from this too. A humidifier is often used when the air in a room is dry. Dry air can cause irritation or dry skin and is most often apparent during the winter months. Humidifiers produce heated steam to product moisture.

Other Uses

Steam cleaners are available in every shape and size, from the models that steam-clean tile floors or carpeting, to ones with narrow tubing and tips for grout cleaning. Steam cleaners are also available as hand-held scrubbers for removing stubborn residue on shower doors or bathtubs.