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Stay safe with steam
21 August 2018
Vapour steam cleaning is an economical and environmentally friendly process to safely and effectively clean and sanitise a number of different surfaces.
According to Knol UK, vapour steam is particularly effective in the healthcare and hospital sectors, where hygiene and sanitation is crucial in order to help avoid contamination and the prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI).
The cleanliness of hospitals is an ongoing issue which is frequently raised at national level – by MP’s, the media, and by hospital staff, patients and visitors.
In March 2009, The Scottish Government announced it would be spending £400,000 on 250 extra steam cleaning machines. Former Secretary of Health Nicola Sturgeon said that steam cleaning was an effective method of reducing infections.
The vapour reduces the use of detergents, disinfectants and solvents, making this method of cleaning environmentally friendly, safe, hygienic and great at eliminating serious problems of disposal, bad smells and toxic residues, which can cause issues in this kind of setting, Knol says.
Not only does vapour steam get rid of visible substances, such as dirt, oil and grease, etc., it will also work to get rid of germs, bacteria and other microorganisms that cannot be seen by the human eye, right down to the pores of the contaminated surface.
For more information on Knol's range of steam cleaning machines, please visit www.knol.co.uk