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Dry Steam Cleaner

Cleaning standards required in the workplace have to go beyond the cosmetic to be effective; cleaning has to be deep into the surface. We are told regularly through the advertising media that a particular cleaning product will destroy bacteria or even “kill all known germs”, which is all fine up to a point. The surface may indeed be visibly clean, and the surface bacteria removed, however in the seams, cracks and holes of the surface, bacteria and mould still survive ready to rise again and de-sanitize the surface.

In industry where large areas need cleaning the extensive use of cleaning materials is expensive and may not be the best option. The use of steam as a cleaning agent was discovered over 70 years ago and has been developed since that time into the sophisticated machines we see today. There are two types of steam used in the cleaning industry, wet and dry. Wet steam is created when used as part of a hot water pressure washer assembly; by reducing the water flow and allowing the boiler temperature to rise, steam is created. Whilst this is a useful adjunct to the cleaning features of a pressure washer, and may be sufficient for the cleaning job in hand, because there is a high water content, the sanitizing properties of the steam are not as great as dry steam. Dry Steam Cleaners use pressure to raise the boiling point of the water to achieve a super heated state and allow temperatures of up to 170ºC to be reached. 

Types of Dry Steam Cleaner

The range of dry steam cleaners available is wide and varied, with each model having features which make them suitable for all cleaning applications.

Dry steam cleaners can be portable, useful for moving around the site, or static where cleaning is regular and specific. One advantage of a static cleaner is that it is contained within a cabinet so the controls can be set, enabling it to be used to its optimum effect. When using dry steam the dirt and grease is melted but not removed, so to this end some cleaners have an integral vacuum to remove the residue instead of manually cleaning. Although dry steam cleaners by their nature do not use a lot of water, in an industrial situation where the cleaning process may be lengthy, there is a continuous refill to the boiler option which extends the working time.

Dry Steam Cleaner Applications

Dry Steam Cleaners are seen as very eco friendly as they reduce the need for harsh cleaning agents and disinfectants, and also use little water as an hours work for an industrial dry steam cleaner uses as little as 2.5litres. Dry steam penetrates into the surface and, because it is delivered at pressure, destroys the hidden bacteria as well removing visible grime and grease. These qualities make them invaluable in the healthcare and food industries among others where sanitizing and deep cleaning are of paramount importance.

When selecting a dry steam cleaner be sure to select one with a robust body using the best and most durable components, B & G Cleaning are market leaders in the cleaning equipment field, call them today for the best advice available.