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Your gum removal business has the potential to boost sales if you invest in the correct gum removal tools and equipment. The most important piece of equipment is the gum removal machine, which uses hot steam to dissolve gum. Because most gum removal machines are used commercially by a gum removal business, the machine should offer features and power levels not found in home-use steam cleaning machines.
When selecting equipment for a gum removal business, there are certain factors to consider:
Power: The more powerful the machine has, the greater its productivity will be. Ordinary steam cleaning machines have lower pressure levels, while commercial grade machines for a gum removing business may have pressure levels as high as 125 psi. Temperatures should be in the range of 349-369F. Vacuum extraction is necessary in commercial grade machines, as it enhances productivity and eases cleanup. Machines with 2200 mm water lift have powerful vacuum suction capabilities, helping extract gum wads and moisture during steam cleaning.
Versatility: A gum removal business may also be involved in other types of cleaning operations such as disinfecting hospitals and restaurants, maintaining cleanliness in retail areas, removing bedbugs and fleas from hotels, dormitories, and other pest-infested areas, and so on. It makes sense for the gum removing business to invest in a machine that helps them in all these operations. The best gum cleaning machines can remove pests and allergens using vacuum extraction. The more sophisticated gum cleaning machines are fitted with HEPA filters, which trap particles as small as 3 microns. The HEPA filter prevents pollen, dander, dust mites, bed bugs and other pests and allergy-causing particles from returning to the atmosphere once they have been suctioned into the vacuum chamber. If you frequently work in areas where hygiene norms are stringent, such as commercial kitchens, hospitals, and public restroom maintenance, you should invest in a machine that not only removes chewing gum but also removes germs. Special gum cleaning machines may eliminate more than 99 percent of disease causing germs and bacteria on the surface.
Boiler Capacity: The boiler of the machine should be made of stainless steel, which is more durable and heat tolerant than aluminum. Because boiler maintenance may hinder your work time, invest in a machine that has a self cleaning boiler. Most boilers have an attached heating element. The problem with this is that in order to replace the heating element, the boiler also has to be replaced, raising costs considerably. Therefore, look for gum remover machines that have detachable heating elements. The boiler should ideally carry a lifetime warranty because boiler replacement often constitutes up to 50% of the machine price.
Accessories: To remove gum from hard surfaces requires a variety of detailing tools. Concrete gum removal requires stainless steel detailing brushes, also used for removal of gum from other surfaces as well. This specialized brush should be threaded onto the supplied gum tool, allowing for added strength. A versatile gum cleaning machine should also carry other types of detailing equipment such as brushes in different shapes and sizes, steel wool pad, microfiber towels, and window squeegees for a range of steam cleaning applications.
A gum removal business cannot succeed without a versatile, powerful, long-lasting gum cleaning machine. Whether it is concrete gum removal or sanitizing bathroom stalls, it is important to invest carefully; good-quality gum removal equipment can increase profits dramatically.
