Readers will also learn everything they need to know about using the right cleaning technology - especially hot water high-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners. "The current coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone equally. However, companies in so-called system-critical segments are particularly exposed to the dangers of the pandemic. Knowledge is therefore key in the fight against the virus. Correct behavior can further increase protection against infection - and this is precisely where our information campaign comes in. In order to contain viruses and germs in a targeted manner and prevent them from spreading further, the right measures must be taken when cleaning surfaces. Our new portal explains what these look like in concrete terms. Here, our business partners can find specific information in a bundled form," says Karin Niesler, Director Marketing EMEA Central at Nilfisk.

Hot water high-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners play a key role in combating germs. The decisive factor here is the sensory factor "temperature". The use of hot water, as is the case with appropriate cleaning technology, makes a significant contribution to killing bacteria and viruses. According to the "COVID-19 prevention and control plan 4th edition", the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China has found that coronaviruses can be killed at a rate of around 10,000 virus particles per 30 minutes from a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius. A significant increase in elimination rates could be recorded at even higher temperatures. "The hot water high-pressure cleaners from Nilfisk achieve temperatures that are far above this level," emphasizes Niesler.

Hot water high-pressure cleaners for sustainable cleaning and disinfection
The MH 4M-210/1000 X model is one of these powerhouses. With a heat output of 70 kilowatts and the highly efficient EcoPower heat exchanger system, the hot water high-pressure cleaner achieves a working temperature of up to 150 degrees Celsius (steam stage) while reducing fuel consumption. A swash plate pump with three ceramic pistons guarantees a maximum water output of 1,000 liters per hour and a maximum working pressure of 210 bar. The larger brother MH 5M-210/1100 X offers additional performance and cleaning efficiency. With the same working pressure (210 bar) and temperature (up to 150 degrees Celsius in the steam stage), this machine type delivers an increased heating capacity of 90 kilowatts and a higher water output of 1,100 liters per hour. In addition to sustainable, cost-efficient cleaning, hot water high-pressure cleaners are therefore also suitable for the effective fight against viruses, bacteria and germs.

Steam cleaner - cleaning and disinfection with steam only
The deep cleaning action of steam above 100 degrees Celsius ensures that bacteria and other microorganisms on dirty surfaces are destroyed. Appliances such as the Nilfisk SO 4500 and SDV 8000 steam cleaners dissolve and kill deep-seated germs. In models with suction, such as the SDV 8000, the smallest residues are sucked into the machines' dirty water tank, allowing a high level of disinfection to be achieved. A scientific study on the antimicrobial effectiveness of steam cleaning systems by the renowned Microsearch Laboratories Ltd. proves that the Nilfisk concepts for steam cleaning remove 99.99 percent of all dangerous soiling - including the dangerous MRSA germs (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) - from surfaces.

With 4.5 bar steam pressure, a temperature of up to 150 degrees Celsius and a 1.8 liter boiler, the SO 4500 model is suitable for pure steam cleaning of heavily soiled areas such as washbasins or toilets. The maximum usage time is six hours per day. The more powerful machine type SDV 8000 works with both steam (8 bar pressure and up to 170 degrees Celsius) and suction and therefore meets the highest disinfection requirements.