Can Mobile Pressure Washers Be Used for Indoor Cleaning?

Mobile pressure washers are used for a variety of outdoor cleaning jobs. For areas without electricity, portable fuel powered machines are ideal. However, some applications demand the use of mobile pressure washers indoors. For instance, cleaning large indoor industrial areas often require powerful mobile cleaning units. Unfortunately, fuel-powered mobile pressure washing systems cannot often be used in these areas.

Daimer® understands the limitations of using fuel-powered mobile pressure washers indoors. These machines give off exhaust fumes, so it is imperative to ensure that the area be properly ventilated. Even with proper ventilation, these machines are not often ideal for use in places like hotels and hospitals. Fuel-powered units also make a lot of noise. The good news is that there are electrically powered mobile pressure washers, which are an excellent alternative to fuel powered machines. These units can be used anywhere, even outdoors, as long as there is access to electrical outlets.

Machines such as Daimer®’s Vapor-Flo® 8010 feature low flow rates of 0.4 GPM. Lower flow rates help to minimize flooding in indoor areas that do not have adequate drainage for higher flow rates. This machine features pressure levels of 1450 psi and temperature levels up to 140°F.

Although stationary power washers are not true mobile pressure washers, Daimer® offers both Long Hose Technology and Automatic Shut-Off Technology™ for easier mobility. LHT technology allows the operator to use long hoses up to 300 feet away without moving the machine. With AST® technology, the machine will automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non-use. This helps prevent wear and tear on the machine and save the operator from going back and forth to toggle the machine.

Why an Electric Machine Is Not Always the Best Choice

If you plan to use pressure washing equipment in areas far outside construction sites, highways, agricultural fields, airport runways or other places where an electrical supply cannot be found, you need a machine that is run by non-electric power options. The pressure washer should also be easily transportable, because you expect to be covering large areas of land. Mobile pressure washers should therefore ideally have two features:

1.They should run on gasoline, diesel, or propane (Daimer® offers jet fuel–powered machines for the aviation industry).
2.They should be trailer mounted and lightweight.

The Super Max™ 12880 from Daimer® runs on gasoline. This machine has cold water, hot water and steam pressure washing capabilities. The 12880 has pressure levels of 3000 psi and attains a maximum temperature of 330°F. In addition, this machine has many innovative features to make the cleaning process more productive. For example, the heating device heats water in as little as 30 seconds, while nozzles are available in different standards for varying spray patterns. This machine allows quick disconnection through the trigger wand. Because the machine does not have an electricity power cord, it can move freely.

The drawbacks of gas (or propane and diesel) powered machines is that they generate noise and exhaust. Therefore, you can use these non-electric mobile pressure washers only outdoors or in indoor areas with proper ventilation. However, these mobile pressure washers are ideal when electricity is not available or when the presence of a power cord may restrict the movement of mobile pressure washers.