Surface Cleaning Tips
Caution: Do not try to clean surfaces that are made of pressed paper, cardboard, or any surface that
is painted with a non-enamel paint.
Miscellaneous Kitchen Projects
Slime in ice machines and the refrigerator door seals- Use the nozzle to blow away accumulated slime.
Industrial can openers and other kitchen equipment- Use the Small Nylon Detail Brush (39) on the nozzle
to clean thoroughly into all nooks and crannies in the equipment.
Clogged gas jets in gas ranges- Use the nozzle to blow out the plugged jets.
Mold around door gaskets- Use a Small Nylon Detail Brush (39).
Oxidized aluminum surfaces- Use a Small Brass Detail Brush (40).
Ceilings
Caution:
Some commercial kitchens use a ceiling tile with a very thin textured vinyl coating. The heat
from a vapor cleaning system will remove the texturing and smooth out the vinyl.
Vacuum the ceiling first, or wipe it off with a ceiling fan brush to remove all loose materials before cleaning
it. Pre-spray the ceiling area to be cleaned by misting the area with a light degreasing agent. Use the
Large Rectangular Brush (32) or Large Triangular Brush (35) with a towel clipped to it to clean.
Note:
Water stains usually go all the way through acoustic tile and cannot easily be removed.
Walls
Cleaning Latex Paint
First, look carefully at the condition of the paint. If it is thin or was very cheap grade of paint originally,
cleaning it with anything may cause the paint to dissolve and wipe off. You should have a can of touch up
paint handy before beginning to clean latex paint.
Use the Large Triangular Brush (35) with at least two layers of towels. Use low heat. Move quickly with
smooth strokes. For heavy stains to extremely dirty walls mist the towel with a light detergent before
cleaning the wall. Follow up with a clean towel. Change towels often.
Caution:
Latex paint of any kind can be removed with a vapor cleaning system just by applying higher heat
and moving more slowly. The paint will absorb in the towel.
