STEAM CLEANING
SPONSORED BY: MATRIX CLEANING SYSTEMS THE POWER OF STEAM Technical advances and growing demand for ecological cleaning have ushered in a new age of
steam. The latest ‘dry’ steam machines not only offer the power to clean, but also the versatility that customers need, says Mike Osiadacz, Sales Director of Matrix Cleaning Systems.
Strange as it might seem in this age of continual new innovations, the ‘old’ technology of steam still deserves a place in the cleaning cupboard.
For more than 150 years, engineers have been using steam to remove grease and oil from machinery. Recent years have seen major advances across an expanding range of floor cleaning equipment. These developments may have clouded the case for steam cleaning in some quarters, but – as a company that manufactures and supplies globally – we are able to dispel such doubts.
The fact is that modern steam cleaners have also benefitted from technical advances. These have the effect of conserving water and energy, while also enhancing reliability and efficiency. Combined with the long-proven, deep cleaning power of steam, it means modern ‘dry’ steam cleaning machines offer a highly cost-effective and versatile option when cleaning – and one that is also user-friendly and kinder to the environment. As a result, steam cleaning is undergoing a resurgence as an ecological cleaning method.
Superheated (at temperatures up to 180°C) dry steam not only dissolves grease and grime, it sanitises surfaces – in contrast with mopping, which tends to spread bacteria and leave the floor wet, with the risk of slips and falls. At these temperatures, the residual moisture left after steam cleaning rapidly evaporates. The versatility is clearly demonstrated in areas such as hotel rooms, washrooms, leisure and kitchen cleaning. Steam cleaners can tackle both indoor and outdoor applications, cleaning small cracks and driving dirt from crevices that other machines cannot reach.
With the correct accessory fitted, steam cleaning also comes into its own in the daily maintenance and
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deep cleaning of soft furnished areas. Soft materials such as blinds and upholstery can be cleaned in situ, as well as mattresses and carpets. Regular steam cleaning helps maintain their ‘as new’ appearance, as well as removing stains and banishing smells by killing odour-causing bacteria and dust mites, in an instant.
So ‘dry’ steam cleaning leaves materials and surfaces clean and odour-free with minimal water residue. Mould, bacteria, mildew and any chemical contaminants left behind
by other cleaning methods are also removed. As the heat kills spores, mould and mildew won’t return for some time. The daily cleaning and deep cleaning of washrooms using steam machines is probably the best method on the market, ensuring all surfaces are cleaned to the highest standards, not only visibly clean but also bacteria free and odour free.
This sanitising capability opens up other challenging tasks that are critical to the smooth and safe running of restaurants, fast food outlets and hotel kitchens. Food preparation areas, including stainless steel worktops, grills, ovens and even fridges and freezers can be cleaned and sanitised in one step. This can save significant amounts of staff time. Again, with attachments such as a hand-mop kit, the same machine can be used to steam clean walls and ceilings as well as floors and work surfaces.
Reducing the use of chemicals is worth doing for many reasons, and it burnishes the environmental credentials of businesses, which is increasingly important to consumers and business clients. Steam cleaning machines that use accredited water-saving technology are also a responsible choice in our country, where we recognise the need to make savings. Compared with pressure washing, a low-pressure steam cleaner cuts water use by 80%. This water- saving efficiency has secured all Matrix machines accreditation on the DEFRA Water Technology List, making buyers eligible for Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme.
So that combination of limiting water consumption and potentially eliminating chemicals, and improving hygiene standards makes steam cleaning a sound choice, both ethically and in economic terms.
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