Advanced Vapor Technologies LLC Green Cleaning With Steam A quick, low-moisture method, steam vapor is a great way to clean and disinfect without chemicals. T The challenge faced by most green clean-ing programs is that while properly used disinfectants kill undesirable microbes, these products, classified as pesticides by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), require precise dilution and may have unhealthy environmental effects. With the rise of communicable diseases — and the recent media attention on flu season, norovirus and nosocomial infec-tions in hospitals — the search has been on for alternative methods of surface dis-infection more compatible with the goals of green and sustainable facility care. Advanced Vapor Technologies’ Thermal Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation (TANCS ® ) steam vapor systems offer a simple, water-only cleaning and disinfec-tion process with scientifically document-ed results. With fewer chemical cleaners to pur-chase or manage responsibly, steam vapor makes staff maintenance efforts safer, faster, easier and more thorough. TANCS steam vapor kills bacteria and germs and emulsifies soil, grease and oil. It also removes deeply embedded contaminants and prevents their re-accumulation. “The TANCS steam vapor technology has resolved the dilemma posed by clean-ing and disinfecting agents that must use potentially harmful chemicals and/or long dwell times to be effective,” according to Dr. David Mudarri, former senior indoor air quality scientist with the EPA. “Those interested in green cleaning, health and the environment should review the data validating this new technology using treat-ed steam vapor from tap water as the only ingredient. Tests from Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake City and Microbiotest Labs in Sterling, Virginia, consistently demonstrate effective disin-fection of a variety of bacteria, viruses and mold with a 7-second application of the TANCS system.” Heat — not pressure — does the deep cleaning and disinfecting. Contained, sus-tained heat breaks the bond between soils and a surface, which results in a mess-free, low-water process that’s easily controlled. Rather than spreading contam-inated dirt around to adjacent surfaces, soil is removed at the point of contact. “We now have the scientific data to demonstrate that the TANCS steam vapor system is many times more effective and works faster than topically applied chemi-cal disinfectants without the associated risks for people,” said Rick Hoverson, prin-cipal of Seattle-based Advanced Vapor Technologies. “It is an answer to the ‘green dilemma’ posed by chemical disin-fectants, while delivering the labor savings mandated by tight budgets — and produc-ing a highly sanitized surface cost-effec-tively.” CM Circle Product Information no. 152 This content was provided by Advanced Vapor Technologies LLC as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact Advanced Vapor at 1-800-997-6584 or www.advap.com. www.cmmonline.com 27
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