High pressure cleaners and steam generators for the food industry

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To achieve the high quality standards required, the solution is to rely on professional cleaning equipment such as high pressure cleaners and steam generators, that are practical, powerful and in line with the parameters defined by hygiene regulations.

The challenges of industrial cleaning

Within food industries, the processing of products such as milk, flour, fruits, vegetables, meats, grains and vegetables requires a sterile and controlled environment to avoid contamination, proliferation of germs and bacteria and damage to the internal production cycle.

In particular, the cleaning practices of food industries machinery requires:

• elimination of any kind of organic residue;
• prevention of microbiological contamination such as bacteria, mold, yeasts;
• thorough cleaning of complex machinery full of small components if not, indeed, entire production lines;
• efficient but also quick solutions for continuous operation without slowing down the work cycle;
• protection of processed food materials by minimizing the use of chemicals.

High pressure cleaners and steam generators for the food industry

To meet the needs of the food industry, Lavor has designed professional machines for effective dirt cleaning, capable of descaling and sanitizing even the most hidden spots, in just one go.

The best cleaning tools in the food industry are:

• high pressure cleaners, which take advantage of the power of the jet and their versatility to remove settled dirt, even in seconds. Moreover, in hot water versions the action on organic and food substances is even more effective, further simplifying the cleaning process;
• steam generators, which are environmentally friendly, sustainable and highly efficient tools. Due to the high temperatures of the steam jet, they eliminate up to 99 percent of germs and bacteria, without the use of chemicals and potentially harmful substances.

Let’s find out the features, functions and benefits of these professional cleaning tools in detail!

High pressure cleaners for the food industry: power and versatility

Professional high pressure cleaners are now indispensable tools for all those facilities where cleaning must be fast, simple, effective and sustainable. The special feature of this product is that, by harnessing the power of the pressurized water jet, it is able to remove coarse dirt or scale in a matter of seconds, resulting in significant time and water savings (up to 70% less than traditional cleaning tools).

There are two types of high pressure cleaners on the market:

• cold water high pressure cleaner; 
• hot water high pressure cleaner, equipped with an internal boiler with coil, combining pressure and heat. This is the most suitable version for the food industry, ensuring an even more powerful and effective cleaning.

Using this product is super easy and thanks to the many compatible accessories can show all its versatility! Within the food industry you can use the high pressure cleaner to:

• clean machinery with small and complex components, reaching even the most hidden places through the use of the needle nozzle;
• clean floors and surfaces, even large ones, with the patio cleaner lances that work effectively on concrete, ceramics, stoneware, brick, tile, linoleum and more. This aspect is especially practical for all those businesses that process meat and fish, where large amounts of liquids can spill on the floor, making it dirty, unpleasant and, above all, slippery!
• clean pipes, travelators and the external surfaces of machinery, such as those in milk collection, using specific fan-shaped lances that amplify the extent of the spray, speeding up the cleaning operation.

In addition, should the need arise, the adjustable foam lance makes it possible to supplement the power of the jet with detergents and sanitizers, avoiding waste and overdoses.

Steam generators for the food industry: deep sanitization without chemicals

If the high pressure cleaner is the ideal solution for removing dirt and scale, the steam generator is the perfect weapon against germs, bacteria and microorganisms.

The steam generator, or steam cleaner, is a simple and effective product that only needs a little water to work.... but the result is mind-blowing!

In fact, using steam in the food industry you can achieve:

• excellent sanitization. At 150°C, steam penetrates the pores of surfaces, eliminating up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and mold;
• deep cleaning without detergents. The effectiveness of steam reduces the need of detergents and chemicals, with benefits for the environment and food safety;
• protection for delicate surfaces. Steam cleans machinery, conveyor belts, counters and worktops without damaging them.
• reduction in machine downtime. Steam allows rapid and localized cleaning jobs.

Various accessories can also be attached to the steam generator, so as to expand its functionality and optimize cleaning effectiveness and time!

Pressure + Steam: the perfect combo for the food industry

The hot water high pressure cleaner and steam generator are not interchangeable appliances. 

As we have seen, these two professional cleaning tools have different features and functions. In addition, they can offer even more efficiency and safety when used in a combined approach:

• High pressure cleaners remove the toughest and most visible dirt;
  
• Steam generators complete the job by deeply sanitizing surfaces in direct contact with food.
  

This synergy ensures high HACCP standards, meets the requirements of current food safety regulations and offers important operational benefits:

• Quality and safety: less risk of food contamination.
  
• Production efficiency: faster cleaning and fewer line stoppages.
  
• Savings on detergents: fewer chemicals purchased and disposed of.
  
• Environmental friendliness: less impact on the environment.
  
• Durability: non-aggressive cleaning that preserves performance over time.

In this way, it is possible to keep every surface clean and sanitized without the use of chemicals or potentially harmful substances, achieving an excellent level of sanitization while respecting the environment and products processed in the food industry.