Keeping a Restaurant Clean Using Vapor Steam Cleaner

When dining in a restaurant, we all look for good food, a friendly atmosphere and most of all, a clean and healthy eating environment.  Generally, we most likely not return or never come back if the restaurant is not clean that may reflects to the food they are serving.

Owners of restaurants have the two challenges in keeping their restaurant clean, the kitchen area and the dining area where diners gather to eat. These two areas have different cleaning regimens but the results are usually similar and that is they both appear clean but they are not.

In dining area, most restaurants concentrate on the tables, chairs and floors using soap, water, chemical based cleaners and a vacuum cleaner when cleaning. This system however, fails to clean thoroughly the cracks and crevices where germs, bacteria, mold and mildew grow and soon create foul odors that tend to become health problems. However, the kitchen area requires a more intense cleaning system. When cleaning this area traditionally, it requires brisk scrubbing using soap, water and sometimes chemical based cleaners.  Despite the cleaning effort exerted, the kitchen is not completely clean and sanitize.

What is the more effective and effortless way of cleaning? 

To keep restaurant clean in a more effective and effortless way is by using vapor steam cleaners. These cleaning machines are very ideal for restaurants where it only used nothing but water transformed into a powerful cleaning tool called vapor steam. Vapor steam is capable of cleaning almost any surface in a restaurant.  It eliminates chemical residues while sanitizing the surface you are cleaning. 

Vapor steam cleaners are probably the most versatile piece of maintenance equipment that has numerous applications in dining areas, restrooms, food service areas as well as the kitchen. When vapor steam works, it will definitely kill germs, bacteria, mold and mildew on contact. It removes soils, rather than spreading them over the surface like scrubbing with chemical based cleaners do. 

This type of cleaning machines creates a healthier and fresher indoor environment; reduce the use of chemical cleaners and disinfectants; provides a higher level of sanitation that a restaurant should have to keep its cleanliness. 

Using vapor steam cleaners are not only tough on cleaning surfaces but also very helpful to owners in terms of saving labor, time and cleaning costs.

 To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

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Steam Cleaning Guides and Tips: Kitchens and Bathrooms

Some useful guides and tips on steam cleaning kitchen and bathrooms.

Kitchen Cleaning

•  Counter Tops and Cabinet Facing

Steam volume level – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn)

Tools needed – Triangular brush with towel and nozzle with brush

How to steam clean

When steam cleaning, use triangle brush directly and wipe with towel. On its moldings, use nozzle with brush and then wipe with towel too. For cabinet facing, pre-steam with nozzle 6-inches away from the surface, let it stand a moment and wipe with towel. Repeat if necessary.

•  Stove Tops and Ovens

Steam volume level – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle with brush (nylon, brass), large brush, stainless steel pad, extension tube and towel

How to steam clean

For oven surfaces, oven racks, glass in door, use large brush with stainless steel pad. For steam cleaning tight areas, corners and burner bibs, use small nylon or brass brush.

•  Small Appliances

Steam volume level – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn)

Tools needed – Medium nozzle brush and triangular brush with towel

How to steam clean

For steam cleaning large areas use triangular brush with towel or large nozzle brush directly. For the nooks & crannies, use nozzle without brush and then wipe with towel.

•  Sinks, Faucets and Drains

Steam volume level – Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle with brush (nylon or brass)

How to steam clean

Use nozzle to reach tight areas when steam cleaning, use it with brush when needed and rinse or wipe surface.

Bathroom Cleaning

•  Tile & Grout

Steam volume level – Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle and medium brush, triangular brush and extension tube

How to steam clean

Use nozzle brushes, triangle brush with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe clean. Use triangular brush with towel to maintain.

•  Shower Stalls & Doors

Steam volume level – Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, triangle brush with towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad

How to steam clean

Use triangle brush without towel or large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from glass panels. You can also pre-treat the area with mild detergent if necessary. Rinse tools often and wipe away loosened dirt.

•  Fiberglass

Steam volume level – Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Large round nozzle brush, triangular brush, extension tube and towel

How to steam clean

Direct steam to the fiberglass with the use of a triangular brush without towel. For stubborn areas, use large round nozzle brush and rinse or wipe away the soil. You can also use the extension tube to easily reach areas.

• Porcelain and Chrome Fixtures

Steam volume level – Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle, nylon brush, triangular brush with towel and extension tube

How to steam clean

When steam cleaning larger areas, use triangular brush with towel.  For corners, hinges, ledges and bars, nozzle brush with towel or nozzle with nylon brush and then wipe or rinse away dirt.

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

Call us:  Australia - (03) 9482 4900 or 1 800 622 770 (toll free) ; New Zealand - (09) 889 2750 (north and south) or Email: info@tecnovap.com.au

Steam Cleaning Guides and Tips: Walls, Upholstery, Blinds and Glass

Here are some useful guides and tips on steam cleaning walls, upholstery, blinds and glass.

Wall and Ceilings Cleaning

• Vents 

Steam volume level – Medium to high (½ turn – fully open)

Tools needed – Large brush with towel, nozzle and extension tubes

How to steam clean

With the use of large brush with towel, wipe vent surface. If necessary, pre-treat with extended nozzle. Use nozzle with nozzle brush and towel for cleaning louvered vents.

• Wall Painted, Wood Paneling and Acoustical Tile

Steam volume level – Low (¼turn)

Tools needed – Large or triangular brush with towel and extension tubes


How to steam clean

These kinds of walls are heat sensitive. Remember to always use 2 to 3 layers of towel on brushes when cleaning these surfaces. Do not stay on an area too long. Treat once, let it cool and treat again. Heavily soiled areas, pre-steam with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with clip towel. On steam cleaning wood paneling, move quickly and check towel surface for color transfer.

• Wallpaper Removal

Steam volume level – Low (¼turn)

Tools needed – Large Steam lance or nozzle, stripper and triangular brush


How to steam clean 

Use nozzle or steam lance on seams.  On large areas, use wallpaper stripper and then a triangular brush with towel to remove residual paste.

Upholstery Cleaning 

• Leathers – Low (¼turn) ; Triangular brush with towel
• Cotton – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn) ; Nozzle without brush  
• Vinyl, Synthetics - Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn) ; Triangular brush with towel

How to steam clean 
Prior to treatment, test first because some velour’s are very heat sensitive and may deform. Pre-steam the area using the steam gun at 6" from surface. Using a triangular brush with towel, work over the surface moving from top to bottom. Make sure that the towel should be hot and moist, not wet. Use steam lance or nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface and then wipe away dirt with towel. After treating, condition leathers.

Blinds and Glass Cleaning

• Blinds - Levelor, Venetian type and Horizontal

Steam volume level – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle, extension tube and extended nozzle


How to steam clean 

When steam cleaning blinds, use care because there are some blinds that may deformed by too much heat. For blinds with light dust – half open the blind and use nozzle on medium to high 4-inches away from the surface. Blinds with heavy or greasy dust – fully close the blind, mist with mild detergent and use nozzle 4-inches away from the surface, wipe with towel. Vertical vinyl blinds - use triangular brush with towel on one side and large brush with towel on opposite side moving from top to bottom and switch sides.

• Glass - Windows, Mirrors and Window Screens

Steam volume level –Medium (½ turn)

Tools needed – Window cleaning tool, triangular brush with towel and extension tubes


How to steam clean 

For initial steam cleaning, use triangular brush with towel over entire surface. Follow up with window tool or squeegee and wipe the blade often with towel. Avoid steam cleaning cracked mirrors or windows. For window screens, use triangular brush.

• Glass - Window Frames

Steam volume level – Low to Medium (¼ - ½ turn)

Tools needed – Nozzle with nozzle brush, extension tubes and towel 


How to steam clean

To clean frame area and latches, use nozzle with brush and towel over nozzle brush for polishing and finish cleaning.

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

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Using a Steam Vacuum Cleaner for Hard Floors and Carpets

Below is a guide and tip on how to use a steam vacuum cleaner for hard floors and carpets cleaning. These are somehow the correct and recommended way in using a steam vacuum cleaner.

• Cleaning Hard Floors

Cleaning hard floor efficiently, it is recommended to treat small area by small area. This can be done by starting first with steam only function to let the steam treat the dirt. When the dirt has melted, stop the steam and start vacuuming to collect all the dirt water from the floor. After which, you can move to the next area and do the same procedure until you are done. Doing this soon makes cleaning operation becomes very simple and quick.

During the operation, the steam coming out from the brush head holes destroy the dirt, dust, mites and germs on the surface. Steam action together with the brushing action can remove even the stickiest dirt. The black water forming up on the treated area after steam cleaning will then be collected using the steam function of a steam vacuum cleaner. Activating the suction collects everything in the recovery bucket.

• Cleaning Carpets

Cleaning carpets effectively, it is recommended to use steam and vacuum function simultaneously. However, not all steam machines in the market has this feature, but with Tecnovap steam vacuum cleaners, it is guaranteed that it has this function.

Why use steam and vacuum function simultaneously? The reason this method should be used is because with steam only the carpet gets too much humid where germs and mites can proliferate and may take time to dry out.

At 4-6 bar pressure, hot dry steam is sprayed into the carpet deep inside the fiber where it can do its cleaning and disinfectant actions. With the vacuum function, the steam does not have the time to deposit in form of water because it will be sucked together with dirt, germs and other small particles.

Recently, most models of steam vacuum cleaner has a detergent injection/extraction function. This feature is very useful when there are high resistant stains that steam cannot get rid of. In this case, it is recommended to spray the detergent then working with vacuum simultaneously and brushing out the stains.

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

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Cleaning Pet Stains Using Vapor Steam Cleaner

Cleaning pet stains from time to time is what mostly all pet owners end to do. Stains can be a pet’s urine, food spills, pet excretion and other kinds of dirt caused by pets that are sometimes difficult to clean especially those that have already penetrated to the surfaces like carpets and upholstery. These may cause unpleasant odors, molds and mildew or bacteria to grow if not cleaned properly.

Cleaning Solution for Pet Stains

 

Old and dried pet stains from carpet, upholstery and other surfaces can now be cleaned easily without the use of cleaning chemicals and too much scrubbing. A new way of cleaning suitable for removing pet stain is using vapor steam cleaner.

 

Tecnovap Jetvac Eco is an effective cleaning machine for domestic use to clean and remove pet stains. This cleaning equipment was uniquely designed with extra strength to battle surfaces cleaning problems such as dirt, stains, germs and bacteria, molds and mildew.

Cleaning Power of Vapor Steam Cleaner

At a temperature of 155°C under 4-bar steam pressure, Jetvac Eco produces 94% dry vapor steam. A cleaning power enough to deep clean and remove efficiently old and dried stubborn pet stains using its wide range of tools or attachments.

Vacuum extraction is another feature of Tecnovap Jetvac Eco, enables to dissolve stubborn stains and deposits while extracting residues for complete cleaning. It has a HEPA filtration that absorbs any dust and small particles thus removing allergens and reduces airborne debris.

 

With the anti-bacterial properties of steam cleaners, vapor steam cleaning system will not only effectively clean pet stains, but clean and sanitize every household surface efficiently thereby making it a healthier environment for the family.    

 

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

Call us:  Australia - (03) 9482 4900 or 1 800 622 770 (toll free) ; New Zealand - (09) 889 2750 (north and south) or Email: info@tecnovap.com.au

 

Restore Commercial Ovens from Stains Using Steam Cleaner

Steam cleaner works best not only on cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces but also on restoring kitchen equipment like commercial ovens. 

Commercial ovens like those in pizza shops, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants requires regular cleaning that can be a tedious and tiresome task especially when using a traditional method. Scrubbing and scraping too hard just to remove stubborn stains or baked on grease may not that be effective and can even damage oven surface. Using toxic chemicals are not that recommended either due to the residue it may leave. 

The lifespan of equipment can only be achieved when they are properly cleaned after each used. Commercial stainless steel ovens usually operate at extreme temperatures for hours and anything that spills generally sticks. These forms grime or stains that are difficult to clean without the use of harsh chemicals and when it is not thoroughly remove may cause ovens to rust or deteriorate, which shortens its lifespan.

A new solution and the most natural way to clean and remove stubborn stains or baked on grease without using chemicals is vapor steam cleaning. It only uses water converted into superheated 94% dry steam.  When cleaning the oven, use the steam lance or nozzle attached with brass brush to clean and detail ovens surface, cracks, crevices, and hard to reach areas.

Tecnovap steam cleaners will melt away heavy build-up of grease without damaging the surface; cleans fast without making a mess and saves time. Only by using Tecnovap range of steam cleaners can totally cleaned and sanitized commercial ovens effectively and efficiently.

Optimizing the power of vapor steam cleaning gives a complete cleaning that restores and extends the lifespan of commercial ovens and other kitchen equipment.

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective commercial and industrial steam cleaners and steam vacuums, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

Call us:  Australia - (03) 9482 4900 or 1 800 622 770 (toll free) ; New Zealand - (09) 889 2750 (north and south) or Email: info@tecnovap.com.au

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Using Vapor Steam Cleaner for Car Exteriors

Not all steam cleaners are capable enough to clean the outside of cars, but with Tecnovap Jetsteam and Jetvac steam cleaners having high temperature, they do remarkable jobs on car exteriors. It cleans the windows, body, handles, side mirrors, and every detail of the car exterior. Cleaning exterior of cars with a steam cleaner eliminates the use of water to rinse it and lesser time to dry the car because of its low moisture feature.

Car exterior cleaning includes:  

•  Cleaning of Car Body and Panels

For steam cleaning the body of an automobile, one can either use the steam lance and microfibre cleaning cloth or the triangular brush with clipped microfibre. Using less than a gallon of water, able to clean the exterior of a car from top to bottom. It removes dirt and old ineffective wax that has been lodged in the car for years. Steam cleaning can get rid of sap, diesel fuel and smoke in the car body that is difficult to remove with traditional car cleaning method. Vapor steam cleaner restores the car to its original shine and appearance.

• Cleaning of Wheel and Rim

Wheels, rims and brakes are known to be one of the hardest parts of a car to clean because of the heavy layer of brake dust build-up. With the added water injection feature of a steam cleaner, it can easily loosens the dirt and rinse it away on the wheels and rims without using any chemicals. Simply press the steam lance button to use the injection feature and start cleaning. Wheels and rims can be easily and thoroughly clean with just a cup of water and wipe the residues with cleaning cloth. With vapor steam cleaner, no water mess at all.

 

• Cleaning of Engine Room

Engine room is known also as the heart of a car and the dirtiest place that is usually covered in a coat of dust, brake dust, carbon, oil and other difficult substances. No matter how hard these substances to clean, only by using Jetsteam and Jetvac vapor steam cleaners allow you to clean and detail engines quickly and effectively. Its different attachments help in cleaning engine room. Using the power of steam easily melts away dirt, grease and oil in metal and plastic hose and connections. These vapor steam cleaner is safest cleaning machine to clean around electronics, sensors and other sensitive areas of an engine room than using a pressure washer.     

Vapor steam cleaner is safe, chemical free, effective and efficient cleaning machine to use in detailing and restoring the shine of car exteriors.

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective vapor steam cleaner and steam vacuum, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

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Using Steam Cleaner Speeds Up Car Interior Cleaning

With the new technology of Tecnovap steam cleaners, car interiors can now be cleaned and sanitized quickly and efficiently without chemicals.

Cleaning of car interior includes the following:

·         Dashboard  

Car dashboard can be cleaned using a triangular brush with microfiber clipped on. Simply inject steam and start cleaning the dashboard. Another option is just use the steam lance or jet and standard cleaning cloth to wipe on. And because steam does not use chemicals it will not leave any residue on the dashboard, console or the stirring wheel. Steam cleaning does not damage any electrical or ventilation either because steam is very low moisture.

·         Window  

Same with dashboard cleaning, you can either use steam lance and standard cleaning cloth or the triangular brush with microfiber. This method cleans and removes any dirt, debris or fog on the window without using chemicals.

·         Door Panels  

Using the triangular brush with clipped microfibre in a low setting, clean door panels effectively. Just move the tool vertically along the panel. Steam cleaner is extremely safe and gentle on cleaning door panels.

·         Car Seats  

Again using the triangular brush with microfibre, move the tool vertically and horizontally on the car seats. Steam cleaner will remove dirt, stains, spills and allergens from the seats of cars safely. This method works on leather, fake leather and cloth very easily. You can also use the steam lance to blow out the dirt that was accumulated inside the cracks of seats then wipe it off with cleaning cloth. Since steam is low moisture, it will dry quickly.

·         Carpets

Car carpets typically take a long time to clean and require hours of drying, but with steam cleaner, cleaning carpets can now be cleaned easily and efficiently.

To deeply clean carpeted areas of a car, simply use the triangular brush of a steam cleaner. This method allows you to steam and brush carpets to remove dirt and spills on it. It will easily restore carpets leaving it almost dry.

Another option is the carpet extraction. Using the upholstery attachment, this system allows for injection of steam (water or chemical) to the carpet and then fully extracted thereby removing dirt, stubborn stains as well as the odors on the carpet leaving it dry, clean and sanitized.

·         Car Detailing  

Steam cleaners are the perfect tool for car detailing. Use the steam lance attached with a plunger or a small nozzle brush to clean door jams and trims. Steam cleaning also clean and remove stains and dirt inside cup holders, console and even a quick pass on its ventilation effectively removes allergens.

Steam cleaner features a host of technologies to produce better and more efficient car detailing results.

Using steam cleaner can speed up car interior cleaning making it sanitized, fresh and new again.  

To know more of these products, visit Tecnovap - has been steam cleaning experts since 1992, a leading supplier of highly quality and effective vapor steam cleaner and steam vacuum, the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Distributed Australia and New Zealand wide.

Call us:  Australia - (03) 9482 4900 or 1 800 622 770 (toll free) ; New Zealand - (09) 889 2750 (north and south) or Email: info@tecnovap.com.au