Steam Power Washer

The worth of a power washer in industrial cleaning is well known, being a versatile and effective tool in the drive for efficient cleaning. It is available in a wide range of sizes and types with attachments for a variety of applications. The principle of a power washer is that water is introduced into the machine and put under pressure by a pump; the water is then expelled from a nozzle at the end of a cleaning lance. The nozzle sets the spray pattern, the narrower the jet the more forceful it will be. Power washers are available in hot or cold water versions and the steam power washer is a variety of the hot water pressure washer.

Steam Power Washer – How it works

A hot water pressure washer has an integral burner which heats the water to the required temperature. Hot water is better for cleaning greasy or oily deposits and generally has a shorter cleaning and drying time than a cold water washer. It may be however that more cleaning power is still needed and this is where a steam option is useful. Basically the water flow is reduced but the burner still operates to full capacity which means the water will boil and turn to steam. The steam produced has high water content and is known as wet steam. Wet steam has excellent cleaning qualities but is not as efficient as a purpose built dry steam cleaner which produces steam at a higher temperature with little or no water content.

Steam Power Washer – Uses

The steam power washer provides an extra cleaning and sanitising facility for a variety of industries. For example the agriculture industry where there is a need for a decent level of sanitation or in the public sector where public areas are often disfigured by unsightly graffiti can benefit from using a steam power washer.

To find out if a steam power washer would be a benefit to your business, contact B & G Cleaning who have over 25 years experience in supplying industrial cleaning equipment.