How to Use steam clean in a Sentence

steam clean

verb
  • Aim to steam clean your microwave once a week.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Select the steam clean cycle and let the oven run.
    — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
  • In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • It’s not recommended to use a glass bowl or a casserole pan to steam clean your oven.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • It’s not recommended to use a glass bowl or a casserole pan to steam clean your oven.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • First, steam clean the drain using the nozzle attachment to loosen up the mold.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • Geared towards lighter messes, steam cleaning your oven can take a bit of work, but the results are well worth it.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Geared towards lighter messes, steam cleaning your oven can take a bit of work, but the results are well worth it.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Rugs and upholstery can be steam cleaned or sprinkled with baking soda.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Below, Sokolowski shares her step-by-step process for steam cleaning a mattress the right way.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Some rugs require the help of professional cleaners and others can be steam cleaned at home.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • When cleaning, use as little water as possible on your mop head and avoid steam cleaning them.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • When cleaning, use as little water as possible on your mop head and avoid steam cleaning them.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • If your closet is carpeted, steam clean it or call a pest control service to treat the carpet.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Your protector will typically be able to be washed or steam cleaned, explains Stein.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Your protector will typically be able to be washed or steam cleaned, explains Stein.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Use Graham's tried and true microwave cleaning method and steam clean the appliance with lemon water.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Some models may also feature a steam clean setting that can be activated after every use to prevent a starch buildup.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • If replacing carpet to hardwood is out of your budget, then remember to vacuuming at least once a week and steam clean once or twice a year.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Bathroom Fixtures There are no harsh or abrasive chemicals involved in steam cleaning bathroom fixtures.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • How Often to Steam Clean a Mattress Aim to steam clean your mattress one to two times per year as part of your deep cleaning routine.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Spills leave behind dark, oily stains that are challenging to remove, especially if your furniture is covered with a delicate fabric that can't be steam cleaned or washed with soap and water.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Gentle Steam Clean To give your shower tile a quick clean without heavy scrubbing or a single cleaning product, the pro recommends a gentle steam clean.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • When cleaning, use as little water as possible on your mop head and avoid steam cleaning them—a spray mop will allow for better control and distribution of water or cleaning solution.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Below, Stephanie Booth, a home cleaning and organization influencer based just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, gives us the rundown on how to effectively steam clean your oven.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Below, Stephanie Booth, a home cleaning and organization influencer based just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, gives us the rundown on how to effectively steam clean your oven.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

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