If you are looking out for a way to achieve exceptional cleaning results while saving time and money on heavy-duty cleaning tasks, maybe it’s time to check out steam cleaners. Steam cleaning machines use boilers to heat water to extremely high temperatures. The steam generated exits through a steam lance and can be utilized to clean and sanitize virtually all surfaces without using any harsh chemicals.

When it comes to cleaning, steam cleaners can clean all those nooks, corners and hard-to-reach spaces that traditional mops simply cannot. Although steam cleaners have been in use for a long time, they have gained more acceptance and popularity only with the increasing emphasis on ‘green cleaning’. Since steam cleaning machines do away with the need for abrasive cleaning chemicals, they are certainly a ‘green’ choice. They are also water efficient, as they provide effective cleaning capabilities without the use of excessive water, as with conventional pressure washers.

Advantages of Steam Cleaning
The best thing about using steam cleaners is that there is no need to use separate cleaning chemicals for sanitizing or disinfecting. The power of hot steam does it all. So, you no longer have to buy, store or inhale harmful cleaning chemicals during every cleaning session. This way steam cleaning is both excellent for your health and an environment-friendly alternative.

Steam cleaners are also versatile enough to be used on nearly all surfaces. Most models of commercial steam cleaners are capable of cleaning the surfaces within the home like bathrooms and kitchens. You can even spot clean carpets and upholstery. Most people believe that steam cleaner are meant for use only on hard surfaces. In reality, steam cleaning equipment is safe and effective for use on any surface that is heat resistant.

That also gives you one more reason to choose steam cleaners – you can clean nearly everywhere around the house without having to buy separate equipment for each surface.

Steam cleaning units are also available for more rugged industrial applications. Industrial steam cleaners usually feature extremely powerful capabilities – temperatures up to 360°F and pressure levels up to 150 PSI – that make them unsuitable for residential applications. But, these industrial versions are brilliant for heavy-duty applications in industrial and commercial settings like food manufacturing plants and food service facilities. Additionally, the best suppliers offer machines with direct water feed or continuous refill to allow users to work non-stop for extended periods.

If you are interested in vapor steam cleaners, make sure the models have advanced technologies that prevent the buildup of scale or calcium within the boiler, like boiler self-cleaning technology. This way, you do not have to use harsh chemicals to clean the boiler and risk damaging its components. Additionally, proper maintenance will prolong the life of the machine.

Users should note that there are some disadvantages to steam cleaning machines, as well. Primarily, these machines do not offer sufficient pressure for degreasing applications. If you are dealing with heavy grease, you should opt for a steam pressure washer for best results.

Also, steam cleaning equipment is not sufficient for cleaning entire carpeted areas. Standard steam cleaners are especially excellent for spot cleaning carpets. If you need to clean the entire carpet, it is best to choose advanced carpet cleaning machines utilizing steam or hot water. The best machines for this purpose are low-moisture carpet cleaners, designed to clean carpets effectively while leaving them drier.

It is clear that the advantages of steam cleaners out weight the disadvantages; making steam cleaning the future of commercial cleaning.

Pressure washers are ideal for cleaning surfaces, such as concrete, brick, tiles, laminated floors, cars, and machinery parts, like engines. Industrial pressure washers use a combination of high temperature, high pressure levels, and high flow rates for efficient cleaning. These machines are used for removing heavy grease deposits, chemicals, food residues, and other types of dirt and stains. To enhance the cleaning capabilities of industrial and commercial pressure washers, you should use them in combination with detergents. But, most detergents on the market are harmful to the environment and the user, leave behind toxic residues, and require careful handling. Green chemicals, on the other hand, are eco-friendly, nontoxic, and can be handled and stored without extraordinary precautions. In addition, top green chemicals can be even more powerful than their hazardous, toxic counterparts.

You can use green chemicals the same way you use regular chemical products with industrial or commercial pressure washers. A siphon hose injects the detergent (diluted or concentrated) into the stream of water or steam ejected from the nozzle. This allows you to manage the amount of green detergent injected into the water flow. If required, you can even turn off the detergent infusion.

If the grease or dirt buildup is strong, apply the chemical before using power washers on the surface. This allows the buildup to soften. Then, the combination of heat and high pressure levels from the industrial pressure washers will forcefully remove the buildup and wash it away. Listed below are some of the more vital cleaning applications of pressure cleaning machines in combination with green chemicals:

Cleaning Concrete

Green chemicals, infused into the water flowing from pressure cleaning machines, can remove grease, mud, mold, and even rust from concrete surfaces. Besides rust, these chemicals, when used with power washers, can remove many other types of stains, restoring concrete to a like-new, clean surface.

Degreasing

Removing grease is a challenge, even if you use high pressure levels and hot water or steam. To simplify the process, use a green degreasing chemical for softening the grease. These chemicals work by breaking down hydrocarbon bonds in organic compounds, such as grease, sugar, and protein. The heat will further soften the grease, which then can be washed away with the water jet from water pressure washers. These green degreasers are useful when you are using non-heated pressure cleaning machines, as cold water cannot remove congealed fats unless used with a grease dissolving product. In addition, these degreasers can keep the area grease-free for a longer period.

Removing Graffiti

Graffiti is often made from paint, grease, wax, and other chemicals. These chemicals adhere to the surface below so strongly that using very high pressure levels to remove them might hurt the surface. A natural graffiti remover emulsifies and lifts the paint and ink, which can then be removed using the spray from pressure cleaning systems. These chemicals can be used on metal, bricks, rubber, concrete, and other surfaces.

Cleaning Machine Parts

Agricultural and industrial equipment collect grease, chemicals, sludge, gasoline residue, mud, and many other types of dirt. Cleaning them is essential for optimal machine performance and longevity. Green chemicals can dissolve the dirt, which water pressure washers can then wash away.

Based on the power, versatility, and environmental safety of green chemicals, it is no wonder why they are becoming the preferred choice amongst commercial and industrial cleaning professionals.

Pressure cleaning equipment can be used to clean and restore a vast array of outdoor surfaces.  The machinery is often engineered and optimised to provide superior outdoor cleaning results. In order to ensure many hours of distress free operation from your machine regular maintenance and care is required. Regular pressure cleaning maintenance is a preventative measure which can minimise hours of business inactivity and avoid additional expenses by obtaining replacement parts. Failure to continually monitor and maintain your machine can result in it becoming a safety hazard for the operator.

Preventative maintenance and pressure cleaning care is often only minor, and aims to preserve the performance of the pressure washer. On a daily basis it is vital to monitor the quality and quantity of oil on both the engine and water pump. Another vital component to regularly clean is the pressure pumps water filter. This filter removes fragments of debris and dirt from entering the pump and being exerted at fantastic velocities with the pressurized water.

Depending on the frequency of operation spark plugs and pressure nozzles should be replaced every six or twelve months. Upgrading and changing pressure nozzles prevents the machine from losing pressure.

If you live in a climate that is susceptible to extremely cold winters, a chemical application of anti-freeze should be applied to the machine. This will not only ensure that the water pump will not freeze during storage it will also ensure the internal mechanical parts of the machine are lubricated and protected from rust. This will only be required while the machine is not in operation for extended periods during storage throughout winter.

Often the buy of any domestic or commercial pressure washer, an operator’s manual will be included which will be accompanied by a maintenance schedule. Maintenance should be conducted as to the recommendations of the manufacturer, as the preventative maintenance information found in your manual will be specifically unique to your equipment specifications and mechanical parts.

For further information about outdoor pressure cleaning and high pressure steam cleaning services visit Quickly Please Cleaning Services at www.quicklypleasecleaning.com.au

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According to Drysdale’s Total Floor Care Owner Mark Dullea, many homeowners hasten the demise of their decks without realizing it.  Through the use of chlorine bleach and amped-up power washers, they are harming the very materials they are trying to maintain.

 

“The front or back deck can be a very well loved place to entertain family and friends. So, homeowners naturally want to take care of it. Unfortunately, the high-powered pressure washers used by most service companies can cause several problems. They can ruin the wood’s lignin, causing the surface to burr, which limits the ability of a sealant or stain to penetrate into the wood far enough to offer much protection from the elements.  If the nozzle is held too close to the surface of the wood, the sharp, powerful water spray can leave unattractive visible marks in the wood.  Splintering of the surface can also result,” said Dullea.

 

As an alternative, Drysdale’s new deck cleaning service employs a random orbital high RPM floor machine to clean and strip wood decks. Although it’s a high RPM machine, the orbital machine cleans much like a floor buffer, the polar opposite of high-pressure power washers that can hurt the wood by the force of the water.

 

In addition to a kinder, gentler cleaning machine, Drysdale’s uses oxygenated cleaning products to clean decks. These are environmentally friendly and also kill mold and mildew.

 

“Besides power washers, a lot of people will clean their decks with chlorinated bleach. That also burrs the wood surface, making it less absorptive for the sealant. That means you’re not getting the full benefit of sealing your deck,” said Dullea. “We’ve made our mark as a rug and carpet cleaning company by using a near chemical-free process to clean floors, so why stop there? By using the oxygenated products, it not only is friendly to the environment but does a better job of really cleaning the wood.”

 

Adds Dullea, “Household bleach is really a poor quality cleaner.  It does kill mold, but it also tends to dull the appearance of the wood by over-whitening it.  It strips away the wood’s natural color.””

 

A greener way to clean is something Dullea knows a small bit about. Drysdale’s All-Natural Carpet Care’s combination of superior customer service AND its cleaning of carpeting and rugs without chemicals has earned them a listing in the National Green Pages (the only carpet cleaning business in New England) and most recently inclusion in the McGraw-Hill book Build a Green Small Business. Drysdale’s has also received a “Best of Boston” award from Boston Magazine and an A rating on AngiesList.

 

For an estimate on Drysdale’s deck cleaning services, please contact Mark Dullea at 617-242-9657 or markd@cybercom.net.

 

For the complete rundown on all Drysdale’s Total Floor Care services, you can visit www.drysdales123.com. If you’re interested in possibly owning and running your own green, carpet cleaning business, please visit www.carpet-cleaning-business.com.

 

About Drysdale’s Total Floor Care

Drysdale’s Total Floor Care has been cleaning carpeting and rugs the chemical-free way since way back when Kermit the Frog was just a tadpole. In addition to cleaning all types of carpeting and rugs via a unique odorless, low-moisture, natural process, Drysdale’s also offers a variety of other services ranging from upholstery cleaning to sterilizing mattresses; cleaning tile & grout floors to polishing/refinishing of natural stone floors.

 

Drysdale’s has been recognized by several reputable publications and organizations. That includes being a “Best of Boston” selection in BOSTON Magazine, maintaining a straight “A” rating on AngiesList and being the only carpet cleaning company in New England to be listed in the NATIONAL GREEN PAGES (a nonprofit) published by CoopAmerica (http://www.coopamerica.org). Most recently, Drysdales was highlighted in the McGraw-Hill book BUILD A GREEN SMALL BUSINESS, by Scott Cooney, as a national leader in more healthy home services.

 

For more information on Drysdale’s Total Floor Care, visit (http://www.drysdales123.com). For details on the business opportunity presented by Drysdale’s All-Natural Carpet Care, please visit www.carpet-cleaning-business.com or contact Mark Dullea at 617-242-9657 or markd@cybercom.net.

 

 

When you are running a commercial catering service or a restaurant, you have to be very specific about the cleanliness of your entity. One of the most vital aspects of a restaurant is the kitchen. Cleanliness of the kitchen as well as the overall restaurant is the main factor, which either can make a restaurant successful or can even decline its sales largely.

A restaurant kitchen should be clean and tidy in order to meet the food hygiene standards. For this reason, several organizations are making it a point to thoroughly clean their cooking station as it goes a long way in maintaining the standards of hygiene. One should look for different ways to clean up their kitchen, as accumulation of contaminants, such as grease, dirt and bacteria is a very common thing in a commercial setting.

With time, such contamination is inevitably jammed into the nooks and corners of a commercial kitchen like behind the work units, on the ceilings and the walls and canopies. These places are hard to reach and are not cleaned frequently but you can easily address this expected build up by hiring a professional cleaning agency who will provide you with regular schedules of kitchen deep cleaning,extraction system maintenance,filter system or ventilation maintenance and canopy fabrication. With their efficient knowledge, tools and experience you will surely get all the areas clean and clean that cannot be cleaned on a regular basis.

The kitchen of a restaurant should be kept clean by incorporating kitchen deep cleaning processes by a professional agency in order to reduce the risk of contagion from the various harmful bacteria as well as infections caused by pests into the kitchen areas. This is necessary so that a restaurant can improve its reputation as well as client image by maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. The staffs of such restaurants are also motivated to work on the aspects of kitchen management and hygiene management.

Kitchen deep cleaning is done through a variety of means like the use of wet and dry steam cleaners, non-caustic detergents, hot water pressure washer, use of specialist manual hand tool and dry and wet vacuum systems. As extraction filters are not enough to deal with the grease formed out of commercial cooking, maintenance programmes scheduled at regular intervals by expert cleaners are crucial in the sector of kitchen cleaning.

Kitchen extraction systems should be used to get incredible results in removing greasy residues from the surfaces of the kitchen equipments. Such build-ups can cause fantastic destructions and be a fire hazard. Professional cleaning agencies make it a point that you do not fall as victim of any mishaps caused due to lack of proper ventilation. Another aspect of ventilation maintenance is proper air conditioning maintenance.

A properly organized schedule will let you know whether the ventilation and heating system is working in a sound manner or not. Only a professional agency can help you with this, which will meet all your needs as well as the relevant regulations. By regular ventilation maintenance, chances of frequent tripping of the air conditioning would be much less than before. This will contribute in forming a comfortable environment for all your staffs as well as your customers.