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Unraveling the Mysteries of Vapor Steam Cleaning

Copyright  (c)  2007  The  Janitorial  Store* Vapor cleaning kills mold spores in
bathrooms  and  kitchens.
Are you looking for a way to clean that
involves less elbow grease? Are you looking* Because vapor cleaning uses only water,
for a healthier way to clean? Have youthere is no chemical residue left behind
considered switching to vapor steam cleaning?after  cleaning.
Vapor steam cleaning is a unique cleaning
method that uses high temperature (240 to 280* Less physical effort is needed, meaning
degrees), water vapor, and pressure to clean,less  burnout  by  your  employees.
sanitize and deodorize in one easy operation.
Although these systems have been around sinceAdvanced Vapor Technologies, which makes
the 1970s, the early models were expensiveseveral models of steam vapor cleaning
and cumbersome. Models of steam vaporsystems, recently worked with the cleaning
machines on the market today are lighter,staff at the University of Washington. One of
easier  to  use,  and  affordable.the daunting tasks that staff has is to clean
a 123,312 square foot library, which is open
How does the cleaning process work? Steam24 hours a day. Technical specialists from
vapor machines heat tap water to an extremelyAdvanced Vapor Technologies trained custodial
high temperature so the water forms a fine,workers on the use of their Mondo Vap 2400
dry mist. There is no need to use chemicalssteam vapor cleaning system. They conducted a
in the cleaning process - the heat actuallysix-week test to determine the effectiveness
does the cleaning for you. The water isof  the  equipment.
placed in a sealed boiler and heated until it
gets to the right temperature. This usuallyThe equipment was well received by the staff
takes about 25 minutes until the system iswho noted that the extension handle made
ready  to  use.cleaning hard-to-reach areas - such as behind
toilets and urinals - much easier. Using the
It is the dry steam that dislodges soil andequipment took no more time than the
stains. The high temperature softens greasetraditional methods of cleaning and there was
and oils that make soil stick to surfaces.a higher degree of cleanliness and reduced
The steam also gets into those hard to cleandrying time. The risk of cross contamination
areas - sliding door tracks, window sills,was also minimized since no dirty mop water
and the nooks and crannies that can beor mops were used throughout the restrooms.
difficult to clean. Once the pressure of theIf cleaning staff faced tough soils, they
steam dislodges soil, grease and debris, itpretreated with a non-VOC solution before
is wiped or vacuumed away. The surface isusing the steam vapor system. This process
left not only clean, but sanitized. The highproved to be more efficient than either steam
temperatures used in the cleaning process notor  chemicals  used  alone.
only cleans, but also kill germs and
bacteria.You can use the machines to clean floors,
walls, ceilings, windows, carpet, kitchens,
Vapor steam systems use as little as 1 - 1bathrooms, blinds, glass, and upholstery.
� quarts of water per hour. This isBecause of the heat of the steam, the systems
because the vapor is created at a highare not practical for surfaces that are heat
temperature with very low moisture content.sensitive - such as silks, some thin
The vapor contains only 5 or 6% water, soplastics, and some types of velour
there is less mess and surfaces dry quickly,upholstery.
usually in 15 minutes. Safety concerns of
using steam are slight, as the temperature ofSteam vapor systems are available for both
the steam drops dramatically as it leaves theresidential and commercial use. Residential
machine  and merges with the surrounding air.systems start out with a price tag of around
$400. Commercial systems run from $1600 to
The overall benefits of using a vapor$3200.
cleaning  system  include:
Although steam vapor systems have been around
* Equipment is easy to use and has greatfor many years, the first models were
accessibility. Steam vapor units can reachcumbersome, expensive and ineffective. Models
into those small spaces and corners thatthat have been introduced in the last couple
traditional cleaning methods have a hard timeof years are efficient, compact, easy to use,
reaching.and affordable. With the continued interest
in green cleaning, the investment in a steam
*As no chemicals are used, there is a benefitvapor system is one way to decrease the use
to indoor air quality. In addition, itof chemicals while still ensuring that you
reduces the risks and hazards that come withhave a high degree of cleanliness. New
chemical use, and there is no chemicaltechnologies can be tough to incorporate into
residue  left  after  the  cleaning  process.your existing cleaning protocol, but a steam
vapor cleaning system can be an easy and
* Vapor systems are great for carpet spotprofitable adjustment for your cleaning
removal.company.



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