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Steam Pressure Washer - Steam Cleaner
by Ian Pearce

A steam pressure washer uses steam from hot water to effectively clean surfaces. The hot steam causes an abrasive action when combined with the right detergents or solvents to loosen even the toughest, greasiest stains.

There are many applications where a unit of this kind is mandatory. For example, a restaurant would be an ideal candidate. Cleaning a greasy kitchen would be a nightmare if a cold water unit was used.

The cold water would cause the oils to clump into a waxy mess, impeding the cleaning process. A steam unit would effortlessly loosen and melt the oils away making short work of a messy cleaning job.

Another facility that could make use of a steam unit would be a meat processing plant like a pork handling facility. There, tough greasy messes would routinely need to be dealt with. Steam units can deliver steam at over 300 degrees.

This heat would make fatty deposit removal easier and faster.

A steam pressure washer can have boilers that use different types of fuels. Gas, diesel, electric and propane boilers are commonly used. It is important to note how powerful the boiler is. Units with a combination of higher pressures and flow rates will need to have substantial boilers to keep up with demanding cleaning jobs.

The heater exchange coils are usually made of stainless steel and the better units are designed for continuous use and can be connected to a hose.

Heating times from cold to hot in under 30 seconds are common in industrial units.

Steam has added benefits from regular water based units. You can clean virtually any surface with steam and the heat enables you to dissolve stains that other units may leave behind. A steam pressure washer can even clean fabrics.

Unlike water units that would soak fabrics and carpets, a steam cleaner can remove stains without damage.

A side benefit is that vapor cleans without having to resort to harsh chemical solvents or detergents which can leave a residue, especially in fabrics.

As with all other units, the size of the boiler and necessary attachments will be determined by the application of the cleaner.

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