steam clean
verb
steam cleaned; steam cleaning; steam cleans
chiefly US
: to clean (something) with a machine that produces hot steam
steam cleaning the carpets
Examples of steam clean in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
The entrepreneurs behind Grill Rescue, a grill-cleaning tool that relies on steam cleaning rather than wire bristles, have only been advertising on Fox News Channel for a few weeks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
The entrepreneurs behind Grill Rescue, a grill-cleaning tool that relies on steam cleaning rather than wire bristles, have only been advertising on Fox News Channel for a few weeks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 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
Cite this Entry
“Steam clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steam%20clean. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share