Review of the YellowWing Vapor Steam Cleaner

The YellowWing Vapor Steam Cleaner is a steam cleaner made for residential use. It heats up and is ready in about 12 minutes, producing steam at roughly 220 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to kill dust mites, viruses, mold, bacteria, and other allergens. This cleaner uses only plain water; no chemical cleaning agents are required.

The YellowWing offers fingertip control over steam release. An on/off trigger switch on the handle lets you shut off the steam flow to prevent accidental burns.

The YellowWing sells for about $399 from online retailers and includes a 1-year warranty. Compact and lightweight, it weighs just 10.2 lbs without water.

YellowWing Vapor Steam Cleaner Features

• High temperature steam
• On-board pressure gauge
• Water capacity
• For use on multiple surfaces
• Standard accessories

High Temperature Steam

It takes just 12 minutes for the YellowWing to heat water to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Within that time, you’ll have steam hot enough to destroy many types of allergens. Allergy sufferers who can’t tolerate chemical smells will appreciate that this vapor steamer requires no additional chemicals. The vapor steam kills dust mites, bacteria, viruses, germs, mold, and fungi on contact, while also dissolving grease and dirt from many surfaces.

On-Board Pressure Gauge

The on-board pressure gauge makes it easy to monitor and adjust the vapor steamer for maximum cleaning pressure.

Boiler Capacity

The YellowWing holds 1.5 liters of water in its boiler, producing enough steam for about one hour of cleaning time. If the boiler runs out, you’ll need to let it cool for about 20 minutes before refilling.

Multiple Surface Uses

You can use the YellowWing on many different surfaces. The manufacturer advises against using it on delicate materials such as silk fabrics or Persian-style rugs. The YellowWing Vapor Steamer effectively cleans carpet, windows, sealed hardwood floors, linoleum, toilets, sinks, ovens, brick, and tile grout, among others. It produces low-moisture vapor, so surfaces dry quickly—usually within about 3 minutes.

Standard Accessories

The YellowWing includes several brush attachments: a small round brass brush, small round nylon brush, small three-way triangular brush, medium three-way round nylon brush, large triangular brush, and a large rectangular brush with a carpet protector. It also comes with two extension wands, a three-way directional vapor nozzle, and a single-holed vapor nozzle. Three cotton towels, a filler bottle, and a funnel are also standard. The package includes an owner’s manual and instructional DVD.

YellowWing Vapor Steam Cleaner Recommendations

Reviewers found few negatives about the YellowWing Vapor Steamer. The most common remark was that the 1.5-liter boiler (about 0.4 gallons) produces steam for only about an hour. After that, you need to wait around 20 minutes for the boiler to cool before refilling. This requires some planning if you want to clean efficiently within that time frame.

Users appreciated that the cleaner is affordable, compact, and lightweight for easy maneuverability. The combination of cord length, hose length, and extension wands allows you to reach many areas without changing outlets.

Another advantage is that the YellowWing uses only water for cleaning. You save money by not buying multiple cleaning products and reduce waste from empty containers.

Reviewers also noted that this lightweight cleaner delivers strong performance. They found it fast, thorough, and easy to use. The attachments were simple to connect and remove.

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