How Steam Cleaning is Proving a Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Coronavirus

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we all have to work that bit harder to ensure the highest levels of hygiene.

A study by The New England Journal of Medicine revealed that COVID-19 has the ability to survive on surfaces for up to three days, which demonstrates how careful we need to be when it comes to keeping everything super-clean, especially in commercial settings populated by workforces and visited by members of the public. This is where a steam cleaner can really help.

How does steam cleaning help with virus and infection control?

Heat is known to exterminate bacteria and viruses. Only 77 degrees Celsius is needed to kill bugs, and steam goes much higher than that. And the benefits don’t stop there.

Steam gets right into all those nooks and crannies, and every crack and crevice. All the places germs hide. It doesn’t just attack viruses either. It tackles germs, mould, fungus and dust mites too, plus it dissolves grease. Steam effectively cleans glass and mirrors leaving a streak-free finish, and it’s suitable for all types of surfaces.

The great thing about steam cleaning is that it’s detergent-free, yet it delivers exceptional sanitisation properties. What’s more, it evaporates quickly, leaving surfaces drier quicker.

The NHS has suggested that steam cleaning soft furnishings and upholstery is the perfect solution where regular cleaning products cannot be used. Bleach and disinfectants of course have their merits, but they’re just not suitable or safe for every type of surface.

Delivering dry steam under pressure, steam cleaners disinfect by eliminating micro-organisms, whilst surface dirt and grease are pulled into the machine via vacuum suction. This really is one of the most eco-friendly and efficient ways to fight germs.

Which steam cleaner to choose?

So we’ve ascertained that steam cleaning is an excellent tool in the anti-COVID armoury. But which steam cleaner to choose? Let’s take a look at two of the most in-demand models. 

The Coccinella Commercial Steam Cleaner is one of our most popular lines. Even before the pandemic, this cleaner was a favourite amongst those looking to effectively blitz and sanitise the likes of cooking surfaces, waste bins and washrooms to name just a few. 

The Coccinella Commercial Steam Cleaner

This cleaner is also a powerful tool for cleaning glass, removing gum and eliminating stains on carpets and upholstery. And now, in the light of COVID-19, its popularity has soared even further. 

The STI QV6 Commercial Steam Cleaner is compact and economical, ideal for small to medium sized commercial applications such as kitchens, washrooms and medical environments. The stainless steel, heavy duty construction makes this a robust machine. Its four wheels make it easy to manoeuvre, whilst its bumper guard protects furniture. 

The STI QV6 Commercial Steam Cleaner

One of the best redeeming features of this model is that it automatically refills from its 1.5 litre tank as you work, so you don’t need to let it cool before refilling, making it suitable for extended use. The QV6 comes complete with a floor brush for tiles and smooth surfaces, a triangular brush for upholstery and reaching into corners, a jet tool for detail cleaning and two extension tubes.

Commercial Steam Cleaners from Anderson Trade

Anderson Trade supplies a wide range of commercial cleaning machines of all types, including a number of steam cleaners. For more information visit https://anderson-trade.co.uk/collections/steam or for tailored advice and to book a free demonstration, call 01332 347 557.