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How does the technology work?
There are several natural forces at work
when the Menikini system is used:
• Heat
Heat weakens the physical bond that adheres dirt and stains to surfaces.
The Menikini technology produces superheated,culinary grade, saturated, dry steam
vapor that is held at a temperature of approximately 185 °C degrees inside the system's
heating chamber.
• Moisture
Nature's most perfect solvent. Menikini’s complete line converts water into 96% superheated
dry steam vapor. How dry? Imagine taking eight minutes to pour out an 240 grams glass of water. That's how little moisture
is in the dry steam vapor during normal use.
• Agitation
This is applied to the surface being cleaned using an array of Menikini’s unique, customized
tools and attachments. No hard scrubbing is necessary. As dirt and stain particles are loosened from a surface, they
are suspended in the moisture resulting from the vapor, making it easy to wipe away.
• Cotton
Water always flows in the direction of least resistance.
Cotton towels offer less resistance, and are more absorbent, than almost any other type
of material. Superheated dry steam vapor passed through a cotton towel makes the
towel hot, but just slightly moist.
The towel then "sucks up" everything that is suspended in the resulting moisture, and the
dirt is embedded into the fibers of the towel.
This combination of forces works well on most surface types.
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Do I need a steam cleaner?
Steam cleaners are ideal for hard surfaces, such as sealed floors, tile and bathrooms.
The machines also can be used on upholstery and to spot clean many carpets.
(Once notable exception: Natural fibers, like wool, which cannot handle high heat.)
Steam cleaners generate temperatures of up to 185°C with pressure levels of up to 10
bar. The machines produce a "dry" vapor steam that contains as little as 5% water.
This makes the equipment ideal for sanitizing and killing mold, bacteria, and allergens.
Steam cleaning is often, but not always, a chemical-free process.
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What are the benefits of cleaning with superheated, culinary-grade, saturated, dry steam vapor?
Chemicals may effect food or be detrimental to the surface you are cleaning.
All Menikini Systems allow you to clean, sanitize and deodorize at the same time while
leaving behind no chemical residue.
The saturated dry steam vapor penetrates the pores of the materials being cleaned and
provides a commercial kill of bed bugs, dust mites, and their eggs.
It removes allergens, eliminates odors, destroys mold spores, and harmful bacteria,
viruses and pathogens such as listeria, salmonella, and e-coli.
This proven scientific process is the single most effective and enviromentally friendly
method of sanitizing virtually any surface.
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How does it kill harmful bacteria and pathogens?
As stated by the Centers for Disease Control, “Microbes are killed by heat.
If food is heated to an internal temperature above 78°C, for even a few seconds, this is
sufficient to kill parasites, viruses or bacteria, except for the Clostridum bacteria,
which produce a heat-resistant form called a spore”.
Heat, in the form of dry steam vapor,
has long been used in medical environments (hospitals, dentists, etc.) to sterilize surgical
instruments and equipment.
Did you know that disinfectants such as
bleaches and even quaternary compounds are effective only if the surface to which they
are applied is free of organic compounds, i.e. clean?
The effectiveness of disinfectants is measured in terms of germ reduction based on exposure
to temperature.
Menikini’s units make it simple and cost effective to clean and
control germs using dry steam vapor with sufficient heat.
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Will it help to reduce allergies and respiratory ailments?
Absolutely. We are continually exposed to germs, viruses, and the residue from millions
of very small creatures called dust mites.
These tiny organisms live everywhere we do: our clothes, bedding, carpets and
upholstery.
Research has shown that the excrement from these tiny creatures play a major role in
many respiratory problems and indoor air pollution.
The only way to effectively combat their presence is through the use of superheated
dry steam vapor.
This is the only way known to effectively destroy them! The Menikini dry steam vapor
technology is uniquely beneficial for those who suffer from such a situation.
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How safe is dry steam vapor technology?
If the steam is over 100 degrees and under pressure, isn’t steam cleaning dangerous?
No. While the steam pressure at the nozzle tip is
around 104 degrees, our units are design so that the steam temperature at about 6”
away from the nozzle tip feels cool to the touch.
Further, our units operate using lowpressure
to work effectively.
Our application tools are designed to dissipate the low steam pressure quickly and safely.
Each Menikini product is designed with multiple safety features to allow continuous,
safe usage and operation.
Finally, each Menikini unit comes with complete operating instructions and safety tips
for many years of service without risk.
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Will the superheated water vapor damage or shrink fabrics?
Not likely. Most fabrics that shrink do so because of exposure to hot water that soaks
the fibers and subjects them to high residual heat.
The moisture content of the vapor in Menikini's dry steam vapor systems is so
low that heat dissipates quickly.
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Is it economical?
Yes. Around the world the people spend over € 12 BILLION per year on household
cleaners that are ultimately washed down the drain to contaminate our food chain and
precious, limited, fresh water supplies.
The Menikini System is non-consumptive and uses only a very small amount of water
to produce thousands of gallons of natures best cleaning solvent, dry steam vapor.
This can dramatically reduce waste and water consumption.
Best of all it saves us from pouring our hard earned dollars down the drain.
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Environmentally safe, too!
Using only potable water heated to a temperature of 185 degrees, which distills as
you use it, there is no need to use chemicals, suspect solvents, chlorines, germicides,
pesticides or herbicides to get the job done.
Our dry steam vapor systems are safe
and simple to use and do not introduce toxic substances into your facility, your home or body.
The detrimental effects of exposure to such cleaning agents, and their associated waste,
have been proven time and again.
Only a super heated, saturated, dry steam vapor system eliminates this harmful potential.
Why take chances with health risks to humans, animals or our environment?
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Is there support for custom or unusual jobs?
Absoutely. Menikini Systems is known as the innovator in commercial and industrial markets because we don't shy away from "unusual" applications.
If there is a project you are trying to accomplish our experienced sanitarians will work with you and our department to create a custom solution to fit your needs.
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What about special accessories?
By working hand-in-hand with our clients, Menikini has developed a unique assortment of over forty custom accessories and tools designed to make short work of even the toughest jobs.
In addition, Menikini has designed an assortment of durable custom-built carts specifically for tough commercial use.
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Price and Purchase Information
We ship worldwide by air or sea.
To purchase directly from us, however, there shall not be any contracted distributor in your country or region.
If there is an authorized distributor in your region, we will relay you to our authorized distributor in your region.
All of our distributors are selected by us, and you can rely on the products and service you receive from our authorized distributors.
Our distributorships are expanding every day.
Please go to contact page to find out if there is a newly authorized distributor in your area.