--- title: Pressure washers and steam generators for cleaning in the food industry description: "In the food sector, hygiene and cleanliness are essential: find out how to get them easily using pressure washers and steam generators." image: https://blog.comet-spa.com/hubfs/generatori%20vapore%201.jpg --- - [EN](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-en) - [IT](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-it) - [B2B](http://webup.comet.re.it/) - [Job and Careers](https://joinus.emakgroup.net/areapubblica/Registrati.aspx) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCef353b7MfpEv6dCix0o2lw)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Cometgroupspa)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/comet-s-p-a-) [![logo](https://blog.comet-spa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Loghi/logo.png?width=248&name=logo.png)](https://comet-cleaning.com/en) - [BLOG](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-en) - [PRESSURE WASHER](https://comet-cleaning.com/en/pressure-washers) - [FLOOR CARE](https://comet-cleaning.com/en/floorcare) - [CONTACT](https://comet-cleaning.com/en/contact) Search for: # PRESSURE WASHERS AND STEAM GENERATORS FOR CLEANING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY By [Comet](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-en/author/comet) | December 16th, 2020 | Categories: professional high pressure washer | [2 Comments](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-en/pressure-washers-steam-generators-cleaning-food-industry#comments-listing) [![PRESSURE WASHERS AND STEAM GENERATORS FOR CLEANING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY](https://blog.comet-spa.com/hubfs/generatori%20vapore%201.jpg)](https://blog.comet-spa.com/cleaning-en/pressure-washers-steam-generators-cleaning-food-industry) The production of food requires, more than any other sector, a very high level of cleanliness. In addition to the quality of products, maintaining hygiene is also necessary to avoid fines and penalties: this is why the use of **pressure washers and steam generators in the food industry is increasingly recommended**. From the small laboratory to the large plant, to obtain flawless cleaning quickly and effortless, these machines are the most suitable tool, as they allow the **cleaning** and disinfection of **machinery, tanks, floors, surfaces and environments** where contaminable foodstuff such as meat, milk, wine, fruit, vegetables, flour and cereals are processed. Daily cleaning allows **enormous savings in time and money**, eliminating downtime due to breakdowns and extraordinary maintenance jobs, increasing **safety** levels **and well-being** in the working environment, **as well as product quality and production output**. In this article we will find out all the pluses and we will explain some tips for the best use of professional pressure washers and steam generators in the food industry. #### [**DISCOVER COMET PRESSURE WASHERS DEDICATED TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY**](https://www.comet-spa.com/products_category/cleaning-food-industry/) [![Download Comet Free Guide](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/5415755/d44289e9-72e2-4974-ba77-38dc6bd8f870.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/5415755/d44289e9-72e2-4974-ba77-38dc6bd8f870) ## **THE PRESSURE WASHER FOR THE DAIRY INDUSTRY** Starting from some preliminary considerations, the pressure washer has to be chosen according to the environment where it is used. You can choose, in fact, between [cold water pressure washers](https://www.comet-spa.com/cleaning/blue-series-water-cleaners/)and pressure washers capable of [producing hot water](https://www.comet-spa.com/cleaning/red-series-water-cleaners/). To **fight against the formation of bacteria, germs and other organic impurities,** hot water is more suitable, but these models, if used in closed places, require the fume extractor. ![generatori vapore 2](https://blog.comet-spa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/generatori%20vapore%202.jpg?width=600&name=generatori%20vapore%202.jpg) Cleaning, hygiene and disinfection are even more important in the dairy industry, where the environments and equipment used must be washed perfectly and very frequently in order to comply with **strict regulations and reference standards**. Even more so in this sector, a professional pressure washer is essential to save time and money, as well as the most suitable tool for a wash that ensures **the inactivation of bacteria** on surfaces and the **removal of dirt and mold** from the machining waste. The water high pressure sprayed with the pressure washer, in fact, slows down and **eliminates the proliferation of microorganisms and parasites** that would compromise the healthiness and quality of milk, dairy products and other by-products. The processing of milk can produce two types of **dirt, organic and inorganic**. The organic part concerns fats, proteins and sugars, while the inorganic one concerns limestone and other minerals contained in milk: both components, however, must be removed effectively and daily, wherever they are deposited. To operate on a larger environment, such as a milking area, you can use a high power pressure washer, while to move easily between the workbenches of a laboratory you can opt for a more comfortable pressure washer with small dimensions. ## **THE PRESSURE WASHER FOR SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND BUTCHERIES** Meat processing also requires a high standard of cleaning and disinfection of laboratories and equipment. The same indications already reported for dairy products apply, but in this case the strength of **high pressure water** can also be useful to **remove solid residues from surfaces and equipment,** which cause impurities and wear. With the pressure washer you can clean meat processing equipment saving time and creating a safer working environment. [![Scarica la Guida | Pompe a membrana: Installazione Diagnostica e Risoluzione dei Problemi](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/5415755/38dceed0-a2ce-4fb7-922b-16ab539c859f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/5415755/38dceed0-a2ce-4fb7-922b-16ab539c859f) ## **STEAM FOR CLEANING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY** When deep cleaning alone is not enough, you can intervene with special **machines that produce steam**. #### [DISCOVER THE STEAM GENERATORS IN THE COMET RANGE](https://www.comet-spa.com/products_category/professional-series-dry-steam-generators/) The high temperature emitted by the **steam jet - up to 185° - kills at the first passage the microorganisms** contained in the organic residues of food waste (unable to survive beyond 75°), thus reaching even the interstices where water does not arrive or where it would cause damage, such as electrical parts, motors, etc.. At the same time, the steam **eliminates allergens and lowers the bacterial load** on work surfaces, removing that special bio-film (mainly related to fatty and oily residues) that also resists foams and detergents. ![generatori vapore 4](https://blog.comet-spa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/generatori%20vapore%204.jpg?width=600&name=generatori%20vapore%204.jpg) A steam generator also further reduces downtime, as **clean surfaces and equipment are immediately dry and ready for new use**. Besides working time, it also **saves water by** reducing **water** usage and disposal by up to 90%. Finally, it reaches 95% for the **saving of detergents and other chemical agents.** There are various steam generators, distinguishable for the production of **saturated steam, dry saturated steam and wet saturated steam**: the lower the humidity produced, the greater the capacity to reduce the dirt around the area being cleaned, thus **reducing cross contamination**. 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