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The RecyClean System: F.A.Q.
 

What is the Recyclean system?
The Recyclean system is a super efficient method of cleaning surfaces with water, without water loss, scrubbing or mess.

How does the Recyclean system work?
a) The water and vacuum working together within a hood are applied to the surface to be cleaned. b) The water pressure and vacuum create a cyclone effect inside the hood lifting any surface residue and transferring it to a container. c) The water is automatically discharged to where you want it.

Can the Recyclean system harm the surface?
If the surface cannot be harmed by water then the Recyclean system should be suitable. However, there are always exceptions and the user is advised to test on a small unobtrusive area before starting any project.

What kind of surfaces can the Recyclean system be use on?
Aluminum, bricks, concrete, marble, plaster, plastic, steel, stone, stucco, wood.

Can the Recyclean system be used on interior surfaces?
Yes. The Recyclean system is ideally suited for interior surfaces where the control of water is essential.

How does the Recyclean system work on profiles such as steel bolts or wood and plaster moulding?
Very well, however, where the profiles are more than 1/2” above the surrounding surface, care should be taken in selecting the correct cleaning hood. This is because one of the cleaning hoods has moving parts which could damage the profile and the moving parts.

How fast can an area be cleaned?
Production rates vary according to working conditions and the surface to be cleaned, but up to 400 square feet per hour is not unusual, plus the surface is usually cleaned more effectively with greater care.

Will the Recyclean system remove paint that has not been completely chemically softened?
No. If it did, it would be capable of harming the surface. However, the Recyclean system will remove loose and peeling paint, before the paint stripper is applied.

Is the equipment large and difficult to handle?
No. The Recyclean equipment is small, compact and mobile, and can be easily handled by one person. Operators find the system clean and easy to use.

What additional services and equipment do I need to operate the Recyclean system?
Water and 110 volt electricity. If main electricity is not available on site, a generator producing 4600kw is recommended. If water is not available on site, the pressure washer can draw water from a 55 gallon drum.

What are the operating costs?
Very low. The system is designed for minimum maintenance costs. Only electricity and water are needed.

Does the Recyclean system improve worker safety and conditions?
Yes. Safety and comfort are considerably improved, because the operator is in complete control of the water flow. There is no splashing of other operators or the surrounding environment with hazardous chemical residue.

How can the Recyclean system save money and the environment at the same time?
In several ways:
* Cost of labor and materials in building and maintaining on-site containment is drastically reduced.
* The minimum amount of water is used to the maximum effect.
* Less water offers you dramatic savings in treatment and disposal costs.

Does this process violate any E.P.A. regulations?
No. Because it is part of the process of reusing the water. Disposal of all materials after your project has been completed must be done in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.


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