After 40 years in the retail floor care business, Ralph Baccus began to wonder if constant exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals might pose health risks. In 2006, his concern motivated him to seek more eco-friendly, chemical free products that he could sell to his customers and their families.

He knew that pure, natural steam could be used as a healthy way to clean and disinfect. So, he began selling steam mops to his customers. However, he was disappointed to find that most of them were cheap, broke easily, or simply did not work very well.

Some had pressure boilers that could cause burns if the cap to the water tank was removed too soon. They took a long time to heat up, and even longer to cool down. Furthermore, the steam wasn’t continuous.

Most used expensive replacement pads and offered no option for using simple terry towels. Lastly, none converted into a complete hand steamer. This made it necessary to have two or even three machines in order to use steam for all household chores.

Unsatisfied and frustrated with what was available, Mr. Baccus set out to make a better, safer steamer. And so, the journey began.

He looked to Germany because he knew of their extensive use of steam products. There he found inspiration for his ideal machine. He put together the pieces for a steam mop that had what everyone else was missing. It converted into a hand steamer for multiple jobs, could use simple terry towels, and used continuous steam without a pressure boiler.

The Gruene Steam 2N1 was introduced to his customers and was an immediate hit. Growing demand for his unique, total steam solution is now making its way through dealers across the US and Canada.

If you’re also tired of what’s out there, and ready for something better, then it’s time to go Gruene.