VACUUM CLEANER WITH STEAM-JET APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: cleaning equipment. SUBSTANCE: container-type vacuum cleaner has steam-jet apparatus of compact construction, water reservoir, pump, heater and steam pipe with set of steam discharge nozzles fixed on pipe end. Reservoir, pump and heater are combined into single unit, which is secured to lower part of suction pump connecting housing of vacuum cleaner with brush, or fixed within brush. Steam pipe and linen roller are fixed within brush for discharging steam to room floor during cleaning and for absorption of water from floor, respectively. EFFECT: increased efficiency, provision for simplified cleaning of floor and enhanced reliability in operation. 5 dwg