Steam Cleaning

Technical background

Vapor steam cleaners or steam vapor systems are cleaning appliances or devices that use a boiler to heat tap water to high temperatures (240-310F/115-155C) producing a low-pressure (several atmospheres), low moisture (4 to 6% water) vapor, enabling cleaning, sanitizing, disinfection and even sterilization of inanimate surfaces, and quick drying. With heat as the primary functional agent, high temperature steam vapor is applied to cleanable surfaces via a variety of insulated tools and accessories thereby safely providing the energy needed to break soil bonds and release contaminants into water suspension where they can be removed by wiping or vacuuming.

Characteristics of Steam Systems

  1. Very little water usage.
  2. No water discharge therefore can be used in interior portions of buildings without access to sewage system.
  3. “Green Cleaning”: Work is performed without the use of chemical cleaning solutions and detergents.
  4. “Green Sanitation”: Proven ability to kill germs and disinfect without the use of chemical disinfectants.
  5. Labor saving: Less staff needed to perform work.
  6. Time saving: Less time needed to perform work.
  7. Ability to clean and disinfect hard to reach areas as steam penetrates through the smallest holes and cracks.
  8. Lower costs in the medium to long term due to reduction in chemicals, labor and time.