Would you like …
- to dissolve oily, fatty or sticky residue
- to use less chemicals or high pressure in cleaning, or
- faster drying time after cleaning?
Your solution: wet steam cleaning
What is wet steam?
As water flows through a coil, it is heated over 100° C. This creates wet steam. Wet steam produces more volume at the outlet to clean debris. Steam cleaners are the most common use of wet steam, which quickly condenses back to water.
Cleaning with wet steam
Cleaning with wet steam is also known as hot water pressure washing. It is a chemical-free, low-pressure cleaning method. Wet steam can dissolve oily or sticky residue, turning it back into a liquid so it becomes easier to remove. The hot water heats up the surface, therefore it decreases drying time after cleaning.
Our trained and competent technicians have over 145 years of combined experience in the food industry. They use portable electric or motorised pressure washers with diesel fired boilers.
What are your alternatives?
Cold pressure washing and chemical cleaning are two alternatives to cleaning with wet steam.
Dry ice blasting is another low-pressure cleaning method, but it uses zero water.
How much does hot water pressure washing cost?
The cost usually includes:
- 1 industrial cleaning supervisor: $80.79/hour + GST
- Industrial cleaning machine
- Fuel
Frequently asked questions
Does hot water pressure washing kill bugs/pathogens?
Wet steam is not usually hot enough, or in contact with the surface for long enough, to be an effective disinfectant. You could use a disinfectant or dry ice blasting – a non-toxic disinfecting method.
What temperature is wet steam?
The steam leaves the boiler at 100°C. Because it has to travel down the hoses, allow a 15-20% drop in temperature by the time the steam leaves the nozzle.
Are there any problems with this service?
Boilers emit a small amount of diesel fumes when they fire up. This could be an issue in some critical hygiene situations.
Would you like to …
- kill bugs while you are cleaning?
- clean an oil or waxy film without using water, such as off electrical components?
Your solution: dry steam cleaning
What is dry steam?
Heating water in a closed chamber creates dry steam, also known as saturated steam. Dry steam is the gaseous form of water. It carries heat and can reach areas that wet steam cannot.
Cleaning with dry steam
Dry steam is close to waterless and can kill pathogens. It has a very quick drying time, as it heats up the surface and only relays minimal moisture.
Our technicians will use a single-phase electric steamer, like a pressure washer. The steam comes out through a mop attachment.
What are your alternatives?
- Dry ice blasting also kills pathogens as it cleans. If you are in a situation where you cannot use any water, dry ice blasting may be your better option.
- Use wet steam/hot water pressure washing if water is not an issue in your situation.
How much does it cost?
The price for this service is the same as wet steam cleaning, minus the fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How hot can dry steam get?
It can get up to 150°C.
What does your machine run on?
Our machine is single-phase electric. It needs water to create steam.
Does it create any fumes?
No.
Can the steam vapour burn my skin?
Yes, it will burn bare skin.
Does it damage the surface it is cleaning?
It depends on the surface. Most surfaces can be safely cleaned with steam and a competent operator.
What are the limitations of cleaning with dry steam?
- Dry steam has a slower cleaning coverage per hour than wet steam/hot water pressure washing
- There is a risk of burns when dealing with this equipment, as it has components that get hotter than 100°C.
