What is steam? You see it escaping from a saucepan and rising from a shower, but did you know that steam is also one of the most powerful cleaning methods available? In this blog, we explain exactly what steam is, how a steam cleaner works, and why steam cleaning is more effective and environmentally friendly than traditional cleaning methods.
Steam is created when water is heated above its boiling point (100°C). The water changes into gas form and expands: this is steam. In a professional steam cleaner, this process takes place inside the boiler. The steam exits the machine under high pressure, usually between 4 and 10 bar, through a hose and attachment. This gives the steam enough power and temperature to loosen dirt and disinfect surfaces.
A TCE steam cleaner blows high-pressure dry steam directly onto the surface. This powerful burst of steam loosens dirt, even from the smallest corners, crevices, and hard-to-reach areas. This ensures deep cleaning without the need for scrubbing or aggressive chemicals.
Thanks to our patented dry steam technology, the steam contains only 3–7% moisture. This makes it safe for delicate surfaces such as laminate, PVC, furniture, or leather. You avoid water damage, moisture marks, or swelling of materials.
Using a steam cleaner with a vacuum function? Then the loosened dirt can be immediately extracted into the dirty water tank. This makes cleaning even more efficient and hygienic.
Steam is also an ecological and versatile solution. With just water, you can clean powerfully and sustainably in almost every industry!
Yes, absolutely! Now that we have explained what steam is, let’s look at one of its biggest advantages: disinfecting with steam. Due to the high temperatures, ranging from 140°C to 180°C, 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even bed bugs and their eggs are eliminated. This is done entirely without the use of chemical agents. For businesses where hygiene is crucial, such as the food industry, healthcare sector, or hospitality industry, steam cleaning is therefore an extremely reliable method to make surfaces not only clean, but also hygienically safe.
Not all steam is the same. Traditional steam often contains a lot of moisture and can leave surfaces wet, while our patented dry steam technology consists of water vapor with only 3–7% moisture. Thanks to these properties, dry steam can thoroughly clean almost any surface.
The low moisture content offers several advantages:
Every day, professionals from various industries rely on TCE steam cleaners. After reading this article, would you like to know exactly what steam is and how to use it optimally? Request a no-obligation demonstration and experience the power of steam cleaning for yourself.
Simply request a demonstration via the button below, and we will schedule an appointment together. Our steam specialist will visit your location, assess your cleaning challenges, and demonstrate how steam cleaning can be implemented within your company.
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