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- Controlled pre-set chemical and minimal water sprayed through nozzles.
- The Rotomac 340 cleans risers and steps simultaneously.
- The Rotomac 340 and Duplex 550 Escalator Cleaning Machines will not harm escalator surface or paint.
- Escalator Cleaning is performed after hours so your clients are not inconvenienced.
- Aluminum, painted or coated escalator steps are not damaged as the soft brushes sweep away the grime and grit.
- We clean the escalator stairs and risers in place so there are never any labor costs to remove the steps out of the escalator.
- Any debris, dirt, oil, or grease is collected in our tanks.
- There are no odors in our cleaning process.
- Decrease of escalator maintenance costs.
- The typical time to clean escalators steps and risers is approximately between 7 – 10 hours.
- Since escalators are not flat surfaces like floors or counter tops, they require specific cleaning products and machines.
- The grooves in the tread area of the step are a magnet for impacted dirt and are hard to remove.
- Confidence that leading technology is being applied.
- Tested and officially endorsed by the German Head Office of Otis, Thyssen and Schindler.
Challenges of Escalator Cleaning... An escalator is one of the first things patrons will see upon entering a hotel, airport or shopping center. No matter how clean the other areas of the building are, if the escalator is not clean people immediately can get a negative impression of the facility.
Cleaning an escalator can seem like quite a daunting task to building service contractors and in-house cleaning professionals. However, cleaning an escalator doesn’t have to be a challenge if there is a plan and the right equipment is used.
When it comes to cleaning an escalator, there are several challenges to consider…
- Since escalators are not flat surfaces like floors or counter tops, they require specific cleaning products and machines.
- The grooves in the tread area of the step are a magnet for impacted dirt and are hard to remove.
- Facilities that have escalators of varying widths present unique problems for cleaning staff.
- Cost vs. method of cleaning. Timing of cleaning and downtime for an escalator. Challenges of Escalator Cleaning
To solve escalator issues, it is best to create a plan of attack…
At National Escalator Cleaning, a division of U.S Metro Group, Inc. we will develop a cleaning maintenance schedule for your escalator location, the same way you would for any other area that requires cleaning. We are a national company ready to be of service to you with our specialty cleaning services.
Most facilities prefer to clean escalators during times the building is closed to visitors, or during the slowest traffic time if open 24/7.
It’s best to develop a cleaning plan immediately after installation of the escalators, so dirt does not have time to build up and get impacted in stair treads, making it harder to remove later. But this is not always possible, so more work may be needed on heavily soiled escalators to get to the level of clean where it becomes strictly maintenance.
The facility manager knowing this is a specialty cleaning for liabilities will sub-contract the work to a reliable and consistent company instead of having their in-house team do the cleaning. As long as the proper cleaning technique and equipment is used, there will be clean and inviting escalators for the customers to admire.
Next, schedule the frequency for the escalator to be cleaned. Unless the escalator has never been cleaned before and is extremely dirty, the average cleaning cycle is semi annual or quarterly cleaning. Some facility managers might want monthly cleaning.
Always consult the manufacturer’s instructions when forming a cleaning maintenance schedule. To solve escalator issues, it is best to create a plan of attack.
Rotomac...The most important piece of equipment needed when cleaning an escalator is the machine itself. Basically there are many choices to choose from. Here is one method National Escalator Cleaning, a division of US Metro Group, Inc. recommends, the Rotomac 340.
In dry cleaning, the Rotomac 340 escalator-cleaning machine is positioned on the escalator as it is in the off position. The cleaning machine helps create agitation by its rotating bristle brushes to remove the ground-in dirt in the tread area that regular brushes and brooms alone can miss.
In this process, the smallest amount of cleaning solution should be applied so that the escalator is not over-wet with solution that will not get into the “grease pit” area of the escalator. Moisture of any type that drains between the steps enters the grease pit area. There, lubrication can be lost and cause potential damage to the system.
A good cleaning solution is one that easily lifts dirt and stains off metal and dries quickly. An all-purpose cleaner is acceptable, but it’s best to check the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure. In either case, use chemicals as sparingly as possible and allow the cleaning solution to completely dry before using an escalator-cleaning machine.
Do not use any cleaning product that will not dry completely or that will leave a film on the escalator. The Rotomac 340 escalator cleaning machines includes a powerful vacuuming system that can pick up dust, dirt and grime easily. Agitating brushes that rotate in the same direction allow for better loosening of dirt and help make sure as much dirt as possible is removed. The end result is perfectly cleaned escalator steps and risers. At National Escalator Cleaning, a division of US Metro Group, Inc. is your national vendor of choice, give us a call today, you’ll be glad you did!
For more information on the Rotomac State of the Art Escalator Cleaning Machines, please contact vincenzo.s@usmetrogroup.com or vincenzo@nationalescalatorcleaning.com
THE DUPLEX 550 Safe and easy to use, the Duplex 550 is manufactured in Italy and is the only machine that allows for both dry and wet cleaning of escalator steps and people movers.
The Duplex 550 incorporates a patented auto guide system that keeps the machine perfectly aligned on all types of escalators and moving steps.
You would never consider only dust mopping your floors if you could also wet mop them to insure a much more thorough cleaning. Now there is no need to compromise on your escalators.
Here's how the Duplex 550 works
The Duplex's dry cleaning cycle loosens the dirt on the steps and quickly removes and collects all the loose dirt, lint and dust by an integral vacuum system. The wet cleaning cycle then sprays a specially formulated cleaner to continue the cleaning cycle and to wash off and remove all the grease, oil, soda, and other dried stains and dirt that are never addressed during the dry cycle.
The Duplex 550 specially designed brushes are custom made to fit into the treads of each specific make of escalator, allowing them to efficiently clean the grooved surfaces of the tread without chipping paint, removing the powder coating, scratching the surface, or damaging the metal steps.
The end result is perfectly cleaned escalator steps and risers. At National Escalator Cleaning, a division of US Metro Group, Inc. is your national vendor of choice, give us a call today, you’ll be glad you did!
For more information on the Rotomac State of the Art Escalator Cleaning Machines, please contact vincenzo.s@usmetrogroup.com or vincenzo@nationalescalatorcleaning.com
      
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