What is 'Dry' Steam Vapor?
Water is put into a special tank or boiler that under pressure super heats the water to temperatures up to 180ºC , converting it into hot dry steam. Steam is called 'dry' if it only contains around 5% to 6% water and is much less dense than the air we breathe.As it is applied to the surface “dry” steam leaves very little residue and almost touch dry, especially when compared to any other cleaning method.
How does it work?
Dry steam dissolves grease, kills germs in an instant and sanitises every surface it touches, penetrating cracks, crevices and other hard-to-reach areas where manual and traditional cleaning methods which mainly rely on potentially hazardous chemicals fail to achieve the required standards.
In addition to its remarkable cleaning and sanitising properties, dry steam is a powerful degreasing tool which can be harnessed and put to good use in many industrial applications, easily emulsifying grease, oil and other surface contaminates and providing significant savings when compared to alternative methods.most cases you do not need detergents. With the OSPREYDEEPCLEAN dry steam technology the highest results are maintained with almost every common cleaning activity. However, OSPREYDEEPCLEAN acknowledges the fact that in some cases the cleaning process can be accelerated through the use of a detergent combined with steam. Therefore we offer OspreyDeepclean approved detergents that can be used with some of the steam cleaning machines further on in the Product Manual
Where can it be used?
Dry steam cleaning can be used on practically any surface and in a variety of sectors and applications. There are some surfaces however that are extremely heat sensitive like silks, some very thin plastics and types of velour upholstery, which must be treated with great care.
Below is a non exhaustive list by activity sector of areas and applications for which dry steam cleaning is ideally suited:
Catering and Food Retail: food preparation surfaces (ideal on stainless steel) kitchen equipment, ovens, hobs, grills, fridges and freezers, ventilation ducts, filters, food display counters and shelving units, tables, chairs, greasy floors, complying with HACCP.
Contract Cleaning: gum removal, floor and wall areas (excellent on safety or non-slip flooring), tiles & grouting, kitchen and bathroom cleaning and sanitation, sinks, drains, showers, toilets, soap & towel dispensers, bins, glass, mirrors, tables & chairs, even car cleaning!
Leisure & Hospitality: in addition to the above it can be used to clean and maintain entrance and general areas, lifts, furnishings, curtains and upholstery, bed mattress sanitation (effective against beg bugs), gym areas for sanitation of fitness equipment, benches, mats, changing rooms, pool and spa areas and furnishings, children play areas and baby & toddler equipment.
Healthcare: dry steam is ideal for maintaining the most stringent hygiene standards for Infection Prevention and Control and combating Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAI), when used in ward areas and equipment, operating theatres and specialist equipment, orthopedic and mobility equipment as well as ambulance cleaning.
Industry: fromgarage workshopsto large global aerospace manufacturers and from small and medium food manufacturers to global corporate household names, steam is the answer to many industrial cleaning tasks for equipment such as: Critical component degreasing, assembly units, feeding, mixing and blending vessels, refrigeration units, , weighting, dicing cutting, slicing and wrapping machines, Bottling equipment, meat and dough processing, conveyor belts, rollers and also general floor areas (safety and checker steel plated) drains, fans, ventilation ducts and vents.
Is it environmentally friendly?
As only a small amount of clean tap water is required to generate large quantities of dry steam, it is a very environmentally friendly process not only reducing water usage by as much as 90% to 95% but also preventing or significantly reducing the use of detergents and aggressive chemicalsby up to 80% to 90%. Save water, save detergents, save costs and save the environment!
Main Benefits of Dry Steam Cleaning
• Improving bactericidal efficacy, results in higher hygiene standards
• Using very little water, achieves significant cost savings
• Reducing chemical usage and safety risks, increases savings
• Leaving surfaces instantly clean and dry, reduces cleaning time
• Ergonomic designs ensure higher productivity
• Achieves up to 40% reduction in labour costs
• Less aggressive cleaning enhances equipment durability reducing replacement costs
• Environmentally friendly, making sustainable cleaning a reality
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