Monday, June 7, 2010

Steam Cleaners – A Guide to HEPA Filtration Systems

Many of Daimer®’s steam cleaners are equipped with true HEPA filters. Some suppliers like to label the ordinary filters in their machines “HEPA,” but you should be aware of the difference between a genuine HEPA and other filters. A real HEPA filter, the kind fitted in Daimer®’s steam cleaners, can trap particles as small as 0.3 microns. These particles, whether pollen, spores, bacteria, or other allergens, are the most dangerous. They find...

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Steam Cleaners – Choosing Accessories

Steam cleaners require certain accessories for different cleaning tasks. To remove dirt and stains, they use the heat of steam to melt deposits of dirt, chemicals, soap, and other residues. Once the dirt is no longer attached to the surface below, it can be removed using detailing accessories. The most important accessories are the brushes and towels available for steam cleaners. Microfiber towels, composed of fine fibers of polypropylene, are...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Characteristics of the Best Steam Cleaners for Commercial Use

Because steam cleaners use steam to effectively remove dirt and stains, these machines are usually associated with high temperature levels. While using steam for cleaning purposes has many advantages, it might take a heavy toll on a poor quality steam cleaning machine. Many steam cleaners required to run for hours without a break often break down under demanding conditions. Therefore, to ensure safety and high returns on your investment, you...

Monday, April 12, 2010

Steam Cleaners in the Hospitality Industry — Spot the Difference

While steam cleaners are not ideal for the most demanding cleaning applications, like degreasing, they are efficient for a wide variety of tasks. These machines rely on the cleaning power of water heated to very high temperatures, up to 360°F. The best machines also include anti-bacterial technologies. As a result, steam cleaners with anti-bacterial capabilities are often an effective way to clean and sanitize various areas in the hospitality industry....

Monday, March 22, 2010

Steam Cleaners for Chewing Gum Removal

Because businesses often come across dried chewing gum in areas such as sidewalks and sides of buildings, the chewing gum removal business has become a lucrative industry. Critical to this cleaning operation are steam cleaners, which can strip chewing gum from floors, concrete, sidewalks, brick, and other surfaces. Steam cleaners by Daimer® work on chewing gum the same way they work on other types of dirt. They loosen the bond holding the...

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Steam Cleaners for Odor Removal

Odors in kitchens, bathrooms, and other closed spaces are often caused by organic matter, grease, used cooking oil, and harsh chemical cleaning products. While most people deal with these odors by cleaning the surface, many hard to clean areas remain untouched. This allows odors to resurface at a much quicker rate. One of the best ways to remove odors is using steam cleaners to soften and remove the source of the odor. Dirt, moisture, and...

Monday, February 8, 2010

Commercial Steam Cleaners — Aspects to Consider

One place steam cleaners are useful is in commercial areas. These include places like commercial kitchens, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and schools. Not only are these areas often vast, they also are subject to high amounts of traffic. This means your cleaning measures must not only be effective, but safe. By using chemical cleaners, you run the risk of leaving behind toxic traces, which can aggravate allergies and other respiratory disorders....