Thursday 2nd April 2020. Kärcher, the global leader in cleaning solutions, has had its steam cleaners tested for fighting viruses by an independent laboratory. The result: if used correctly, the machines remove up to 99.999% of enveloped viruses, * such as the coronavirus or influenza, and 99.99% of common household bacteria ** from hard surfaces. “Since 1935 Kärcher have been at the forefront in providing cleaning equipment and solutions for a variety of professional and domestic applications. With the coronavirus spreading worldwide, and a vaccine still in the making, Kärcher steam cleaners have been independently proven to be an effective solution to maintaining general hygiene and, more importantly during this time, the removal of up to 99.999% of coronavirus * and bacteria ** ” said Hamish Matheson, Region President and Australian Managing Director. THE LABORATORY TEST Enveloped viruses such as the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can be neutralised with high temperatures. In the laboratory, a certified test virus (Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus), which is representative for enveloped viruses, was distributed on a hard surface. This area was then cleaned with a Kärcher steam cleaner and the appropriate microfibre pad. It was demonstrated that a significant reduction of up to 99.999% of the viruses could be achieved at maximum steam pressure, with a cleaning duration of 30 seconds on one area. The independent laboratory tested Kärcher steam cleaners for domestic use as well as machines for professional use, the results stated that both machines combat the virus. * Tests have shown that with spot cleaning of 30 secs at max. steam level with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.999% of enveloped viruses such as coronavirus or influenza (excluding the Hepatitis-B virus) can be removed on common smooth household hard surfaces (test-germ: Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus). ** When thoroughly cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.99% of all common household bacteria will be killed on common smooth household hard surfaces, provided the cleaning speed of 30 cm/s at max. steam level (test-germ: Enterococcus hirae). 99.999% with professional steam cleaners SG(V) according to EN 16615:2015-06, PVC floor, test germs: Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541. WHEN HYGIENE MATTERS MOST 99.999% KÄRCHER STEAM CLEANERS KILL UP TO 99.999% OF CORONAVIRUS. * AND BACTERIA. **
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Thursday 2nd April 2020. Kärcher, the global
leader in cleaning solutions, has had its steam
cleaners tested for fighting viruses by an
independent laboratory. The result: if used
correctly, the machines remove up to 99.999%
of enveloped viruses,* such as the coronavirus
or influenza, and 99.99% of common household
bacteria** from hard surfaces.
“Since 1935 Kärcher have been at the forefront in
providing cleaning equipment and solutions for a variety
of professional and domestic applications. With the
coronavirus spreading worldwide, and a vaccine still in the
making, Kärcher steam cleaners have been independently
proven to be an effective solution to maintaining general
hygiene and, more importantly during this time, the
removal of up to 99.999% of coronavirus* and bacteria**”
said Hamish Matheson, Region President and Australian
Managing Director.
THE LABORATORY TEST
Enveloped viruses such as the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can
be neutralised with high temperatures. In the laboratory, a
certified test virus (Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus), which
is representative for enveloped viruses, was distributed on
a hard surface. This area was then cleaned with a Kärcher
steam cleaner and the appropriate microfibre pad.
It was demonstrated that a significant reduction of up to
99.999% of the viruses could be achieved at maximum
steam pressure, with a cleaning duration of 30 seconds
on one area.
The independent laboratory tested Kärcher steam cleaners
for domestic use as well as machines for professional use,
the results stated that both machines combat the virus.
* Tests have shown that with spot cleaning of 30 secs at max. steam level with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.999% of enveloped viruses such as coronavirus or influenza (excluding the Hepatitis-B virus) can be removed on common smooth household hard surfaces (test-germ: Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus).
** When thoroughly cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.99% of all common household bacteria will be killed on common smooth household hard surfaces, provided the cleaning speed of 30 cm/s at max. steam level (test-germ: Enterococcus hirae). 99.999% with professional steam cleaners SG(V) according to EN 16615:2015-06, PVC floor, test germs: Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541.
WHEN HYGIENE MATTERS
MOST
99.999%
KÄRCHER STEAM CLEANERS KILL UP TO 99.999%OF CORONAVIRUS.*
AND BACTERIA.**
IMPORTANT GUIDE TO COMBAT CORONAVIRUSUsing a Kärcher steam cleaner, the hot water steam emerges at around 100°C and is cooled down with increasing distance. In order to combat viruses effectively, the flow of steam must therefore be guided directly over the surface.
A steaming duration of 30 seconds is recommended on one area with the maximum steam temperature. The microfibre pads used must then be washed in a washing machine at a temperature of at least 60°C on a standard wash program.
BENEFITS OF USING STEAM TO CLEANKärcher steam cleaners are chemical free and only need electricity and water to function. They remove stubborn dirt quickly and easily without the need to scrub. Kärcher steam cleaners ensure cleanliness throughout your home or commercial facilities in the most natural way, making steam cleaning the most hygienic method to clean. Whether cleaning bathroom or kitchen surfaces, living room areas, all hard floor surfaces or even door handles, car steering wheels, doorbells and front gates, Kärcher steam cleaners can be put to a wide variety of uses to help remove up to 99.999% of coronavirus* and bacteria.**
ABOUT KÄRCHER
Kärcher is a German based company named after
engineer Alfred Kärcher. With the largest range in the
industry, the family-owned enterprise has come a long
way since Alfred Kärcher’s development of the first
European hot water high-pressure cleaner in 1950. With
everything from industrial sweepers and floor scrubbers
to domestic window cleaning and pressure washers,
Kärcher has a product for every cleaning challenge.
Kärcher steam cleaners eliminate up to 99.999% of enveloped viruses,* such as the coronavirus or influenza, and 99.99% of bacteria** from hard surfaces.
* Tests have shown that with spot cleaning of 30 secs at max. steam level with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.999% of enveloped viruses such as coronavirus or influenza (excluding the Hepatitis-B virus) can be removed on common smooth household hard surfaces (test-germ: Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus).
** When thoroughly cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner 99.99% of all common household bacteria will be killed on common smooth household hard surfaces, provided the cleaning speed of 30 cm/s at max. steam level (test-germ: Enterococcus hirae). 99.999% with professional steam cleaners SG(V) according to EN 16615:2015-06, PVC floor, test germs: Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541.
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