The Dry approach
OspreyDeepclean explain why their Dry Steam Vapour cleaning is key for sustainability in your business.
Manual cleaning methods – those using sprays and cloths, especially undertaken by untrained employees often thrust into the role of cleaning operative – are susceptible to mistakes. These can have serious consequences across industries, especially within healthcare and food manufacturing, but also in public spaces.
Chemical disinfectants alone require different concentrations to be mixed, with varying contact times. They’re not always effective, either. Take wooden surfaces: harsh chemicals can strip varnish or sealant away, exposing the porous grain and becoming a breeding ground for microbes.
Dry Steam Vapour (DSV) cleaning results in unparalleled cleaning and disinfection, achieved via thermal and mechanical action of surface penetration and extraction to safely remove contaminants. Super-heated water (dry steam) saturates soiling on any surface, lifting biofilm that may act as a shield for pathogens. This is then easily wiped away with a microfibre cloth or removed via vacuumation.
This trusted and convenient cleaning method achieves a greater than 5-log reduction against viruses, providing an all-in-one solution that’s easy and quick to set up, with low maintenance costs, works inside or outside, and can be used for regular detailed cleans or scheduled deep cleans as an automated constant setup. Plus, given the steam is ‘dry’ (>5% moisture), it can even be used on electricals.
As well as their cleaning credentials, DSV technology is a sustainable solution. The UKCPI provides clear guidance on how to make cleaning efforts more ‘green’, which includes minimising water consumption, minimising emissions to sewers and the atmosphere, and also minimising packaging waste.
1. Minimising water consumption
Our DSV technology requires a small amount of cold tap water that gets super-heated to 175°C. This transforms just one litre of water into 1,600L of small but powerful dry steam droplets. These droplets cover a far greater surface area than manual cleaning in a shorter time, with greater effectiveness.
When removing gum, for instance, using pressure washers use over 100,000L of hot water every day and can damage the surface you’re cleaning. To remove one piece of gum with a pressure washer on average uses at least 3.55L of water, costing 10p, whereas with our GumBusters it would use at most 0.005L at an average cost of 4p – environmentally and economically sound.
Water consumption can be reduced by over 90%, allowing users to take huge strides towards realising their sustainable ambitions. Our technology has been proven to save one food manufacturer over 6m litres of water every year. This water-saving acumen has led to our machines being listed on DEFRA’s Water Technology List.
56 | FOOD SAFETY AND STEAM CLEANING 2. Minimising emissions to sewer and
atmosphere It’s important to control emissions of hazardous substances to avoid risking people and/or the environment. One of the biggest problems with traditional cleaning methods is the considerable volume of effluent discharge – often toxic chemicals – which can pollute clean water sources and damage the environment when handled incorrectly. Even when handled properly, wastewater still consumes significant energy to remedy and levies a high cost on the environment.
With our DSV technology, there’s no reliance on harsh chemicals, as it utilises only the power of steam. All cleaning operatives have to do is simply empty the waste tank, containing the lifted soiling and water (which is safe), down a suitable drain to prevent any cross-contamination, and wash reusable microfibre cloths and mops.
3. Minimising packaging waste
As our machines don’t need to use costly, harsh chemicals, the accompanying consumables – spray bottles, chemical tubs, disposable paper towels, etc – aren’t needed, lowering reliance on single-use plastics. Financial rewards, environmental benefits, and exceptional hygiene standards drive home the transformational effects of DSV cleaning.
At OspreyDeepclean, we’ve dedicated 20 years to engineering the most sustainable and effective DSV technology. Tested in the most rigorous healthcare settings and relied on across industries and hospitals, we’re striving to help businesses like yours have a positive cleaning regime.
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