Tuesday, July 27, 2010
One of the major dilemmas buyers face is deciding whether portable steam cleaners or pressure washers are the better option. To arrive at a decision, it is important to understand how these machines work.
Steam cleaners use superheated steam up to 386°F to melt and dissolve dirt. The residual grime is removed by either wiping the surface clean with a towel, or using wet vacuum extraction such as that offered with most of Daimer®’s portable steam cleaners, including the KleenJet® Mega 1000CV. These machines eject low pressure steam at pressure levels from 75 to 150 psi.
Pressure washers, on the other hand, use highly pressurized water to blast dirt off the surface. These machines may or may not use high temperatures. Pressure washers have pressure levels as high as 8000 psi, although Daimer® retails machines with lower pressure levels for specific commercial applications, such as car washing. The use of steam up to 330°F dissolves stubborn grease and grime while the high pressure levels work to blast away the deposits from the surfaces.
One of the crucial differences between steam cleaners and pressure washes becomes apparent when it comes to degreasing. Portable steam cleaners cannot remove heavy layers of grease, generally found in food processing and chemical manufacturing industries. They are, however, very useful for spot cleaning carpets, wax, sugars, and similar organic compounds. They are used for cleaning ovens, tiles, ducts, AC condenser coils, and bathrooms. Movable steam cleaner machines equipped with anti-bacterial technology can also sanitize surfaces.
If you are looking for equipment for removing grease, fatty acids, waxes, and similar matter on a commercial or industrial scale, pressure washers with a hot water or a steam option are recommended. Visit www.daimer.com to find out more about the varied uses of portable steam cleaners.
Steam cleaners use superheated steam up to 386°F to melt and dissolve dirt. The residual grime is removed by either wiping the surface clean with a towel, or using wet vacuum extraction such as that offered with most of Daimer®’s portable steam cleaners, including the KleenJet® Mega 1000CV. These machines eject low pressure steam at pressure levels from 75 to 150 psi.
Pressure washers, on the other hand, use highly pressurized water to blast dirt off the surface. These machines may or may not use high temperatures. Pressure washers have pressure levels as high as 8000 psi, although Daimer® retails machines with lower pressure levels for specific commercial applications, such as car washing. The use of steam up to 330°F dissolves stubborn grease and grime while the high pressure levels work to blast away the deposits from the surfaces.
One of the crucial differences between steam cleaners and pressure washes becomes apparent when it comes to degreasing. Portable steam cleaners cannot remove heavy layers of grease, generally found in food processing and chemical manufacturing industries. They are, however, very useful for spot cleaning carpets, wax, sugars, and similar organic compounds. They are used for cleaning ovens, tiles, ducts, AC condenser coils, and bathrooms. Movable steam cleaner machines equipped with anti-bacterial technology can also sanitize surfaces.
If you are looking for equipment for removing grease, fatty acids, waxes, and similar matter on a commercial or industrial scale, pressure washers with a hot water or a steam option are recommended. Visit www.daimer.com to find out more about the varied uses of portable steam cleaners.
