Is removing impurity with steam sufficient?

Question:
This questioner asks about purifying a garment from impurity: how is it done? And does that exempt the use of a washing machine, a steam washer, or is water necessary, O Shaykh?

Answer:
It is necessary to wash the impurity and remove its substance, so that its color and smell are removed from the garment or other washed items. Then there is no harm in cleaning it with steam. The important point is that steam is not sufficient; the impurity must be removed first and washed away. Then, steam is for cleaning; it is not for removing the impurity, but only for cleaning. Yes.