01 Feb Hot Water And Steam Cleaning
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Hot Water And Steam Cleaning Hot water and steam are often used to clean walls, floors and equipment in many industries and operations. A variety of dangers are associated with hot water or steam cleaning, however, all of which should be considered in order to avoid personal injury. Burns -- Water temperatures between 180º and 212º F clean most effectively. Unfortunately, water can scald a person at temperatures as low as 120º F. To avoid increasing your risk of injury in the case of a mishap, set your water temperature only as high as necessary to accomplish the job. Many cleaning tasks...