Commercial Steam Cleaning Business - Best Commercial Steam Cleaner FeaturesThe janitorial business has expanded rapidly over the last ten years.
Residential and commercial cleaning companies are forming everyday and the
competition is fierce. Assuring that you continue to remain competitive also
means staying current with the hottest cleaning trends. Steam cleaning has
become an additional service that many professional cleaning companies have
begun adding as an option. The benefits of cleaning with steam are tremendous.
Steam cleaning disinfects and provides for a better end cleaning result.
Choosing the best possible commercial steam cleaner is crucial when looking to
add this additional service. There are many commercial steam cleaners on the
market and unless you have more than one machine you want to make sure the
quality of the machine you purchase is strong so as to always be available to
perform. This article will briefly go over a few key features to consider when
choosing a commercial steam cleaner.
- Boiler Material - The quality of a boiler will determine the longevity of
the machine. May steamers are made with aluminum boilers making them lighter.
Aluminum though does not tend to last as long as stainless steel. Steamers are
heating the water and also leave lime scale material behind that will eat away
at aluminum compared to stainless steel. Though stainless steel will be slightly
heavier, consider this over aluminum.
- Boiler Size - The perception is that having a larger boiler will allow more
commercial work to be performed. In actuality more production time is wasted the
larger the boiler as it takes longer for the water to heat up. The smaller the
boilers size the better it is able to maintain pressure and a consistent hotter
temperature. For larger commercial jobs consider a Continuous Fill steamer. A 2
qt. boiler will typically heat in seven minutes.
- Continuous Fill - Continuous fill steamers have a separate reservoir that
allows for no downtime. When the reservoir is empty your boiler is still full
and heated for performance. You can now refill the reservoir. For single boilers
once the boiler is empty you need to refill and wait for the water to heat up
again. There are many quality single boilers with 2 qt. tanks that will perform
for 2 solid hours, though for more time and consistent heat consider a
continuous fill.
- Pressure - There are jobs that require high pressure, though 90 percent of
the work performed will be at a pressure of 58 psi or below. Remember that the
heat is cleaning and not the force coming out of the machine. Typically a
machine with pressure of 58 psi will have a temperature of 293 and 65 psi has
heat of 298.
- Steam Vs. Vapor - The higher the temperature, the more condensed the water
molecules. Vapor steam cleaners have a higher temperature to fight mold and
mildew. Typically many vapor steam cleaners leave the surfaces less damp.
- Accessories and Warranty - Look for a good solid warranty, particularly on
the boiler. Consider additional accessories to thoroughly get into all corners
and tight spaces if not available.
- Additional Functionality - There are steam cleaners that also vacuum and
extract if doing carpet, upholstery or auto detailing. If this is a service
you'll be offering consider this feature.
In conclusion with steam cleaning being a newer
service and so many choices available these are some key features that one
should consider.
