A TreadMaster pass gets the day-to-day grime off escalator treads, but it will not lift chewing gum, a dropped soda ring or a smear of shoe polish out of the aluminum grooves. That is the gap HydraMaster Escalator Tread Spot Cleaner fills. It is an aerosol spot treatment formulated specifically for aluminum escalator steps and moving walkway treads, sold here as a case of twelve 20-ounce cans.
The critical property is what it does not do. The solvent is non-flammable and non-conductive, rated non-conductive to over 18 kV per ASTM D-877, so it can be applied while the escalator motor and equipment are running. Because it is delivered as an aerosol and evaporates completely, it will not drive moisture down into the drive mechanism, and it will not cause freeze-out or attract moisture when used as directed.
Built for
- Malls, transit stations and airports. High-traffic escalators where gum, candy, coffee and food oils build up in the tread grooves faster than a scheduled deep clean can keep up with.
- Spot work during a TreadMaster run. Spray the marks while the TreadMaster is working. The brushes agitate the loosened soil immediately, which is the fastest way to get a stubborn spot out.
- Maintenance between deep cleans. A can on the janitorial cart lets a facility crew handle a fresh spill the day it happens instead of leaving it to set until the next machine cleaning.
- Moving walkways and comb plates. The same aluminum tread construction, the same problem, the same fix.
- Electronic components and devices. The non-conductive formula also handles dirt, dust and light oils on equipment where a water-based cleaner would be a risk.
How crews use it
The usual sequence is simple: identify the marks on a slow pass, spray directly into the grooves, and let the TreadMaster brushes or a stiff hand brush do the agitation while the solvent is still wet. Gum and tar respond best when the product is allowed a short dwell so it can break the bond to the aluminum before you work it. Because the carrier flashes off, there is no rinse step and no dry time to schedule around, which is why this is one of the few chemicals facility managers will allow on a running escalator during business hours.
Specifications
- HydraMaster part number 000-031-105
- Case of 12 x 20 ounce aerosol cans
- Non-flammable, non-conductive to over 18 kV per ASTM D-877
- Volatile solvent, aerosol delivery, evaporates completely
- Formulated for aluminum escalator steps and moving walkway treads
- Designed to work with the HydraMaster TreadMaster Escalator Cleaning System
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used while the escalator is running?
Yes. That is the reason for the non-flammable, non-conductive formula. It is rated non-conductive to over 18 kV per ASTM D-877 and is intended to be sprayed on spots and spills while the motor and equipment are operating, including while a TreadMaster is running. Always follow your own site lockout and safety policy in addition to the product directions.
Will it remove chewing gum from escalator treads?
It is formulated for exactly that class of soil: gum, tar, oily and sticky spots and spills that the TreadMaster brushes alone will not lift. Spray directly into the groove, give it a brief dwell to break the bond, then agitate.
Does it leave moisture in the escalator mechanism?
No. It is applied as an aerosol and evaporates completely, so it does not carry water down into the drive components. Used as directed it will not cause freeze-out or attract moisture.
Do I need a TreadMaster machine to use it?
No. It was developed to work alongside the TreadMaster Escalator Cleaning System and gives the best, fastest results used that way, but it also works as a standalone spot treatment between machine cleanings with hand agitation.
How many cans come in a case?
This part number is a full case: twelve 20-ounce aerosol cans.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer with US-based product support. Our team works with professional cleaners, restoration contractors and facility crews every day, so if you are not sure whether this is the right fit for your equipment or your accounts, call or email us before you order and we will help you match it correctly.