Steam cleaners are one of the few genuinely chemical-free ways to deep clean and sanitise commercial surfaces. High-temperature steam penetrates grime, kills bacteria, and loosens built-up grease without harsh solvents or chemical residue — which makes them particularly popular in commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, aged care, and food processing environments where chemical use is tightly controlled. We stock commercial steam cleaners from Lavorwash with fast dispatch across Australia. Not sure which model suits your surfaces and temperature requirements? Give us a call and we'll help you find the right fit.
Lavorwash Portable Diesel Steam Generator for High-Temperature Sanitising The Kolumbo is a portable steam generator built for operators who need s...
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3 Phase Industrial Steam Cleaner for 180°C Sanitising Power The GV Vesuvio 18 is built for serious commercial cleaning where heat, pressure, and c...
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Lavorwash Industrial Steam Cleaner for Sanitising and Deep Cleaning When hygiene standards are non-negotiable, the Lavorwash Etna 4.1 Industrial St...
View full detailsThree industrial steam cleaners from Lavorwash covering a range of output levels and applications — from the Etna 4.1 entry point through to the GV Vesuvio 18 for the most demanding commercial and industrial steam cleaning applications. All three are Italian-engineered and built for sustained daily use in commercial environments.
The Etna 4.1 ($5,949) is the entry point to the Lavorwash industrial steam range — a capable machine for commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, and healthcare environments where chemical-free surface sanitisation is the primary requirement. The Etna delivers high-temperature steam suitable for degreasing hard surfaces, sanitising food contact areas, and cleaning grout, tiles, and bathroom fixtures without chemicals. At this price point it's an accessible entry into industrial steam cleaning for facilities that need reliable daily performance without the output specification of the larger Kolumbo or Vesuvio.
The Kolumbo ($9,999) steps up in steam output and working pressure for more demanding applications — larger food processing facilities, commercial kitchens with heavy grease accumulation, and industrial surfaces where the Etna's output isn't sufficient for the contamination level or area size. The Kolumbo is the most commonly specified model in this range for commercial food service and light industrial steam cleaning applications where daily sustained use is the requirement.
The GV Vesuvio 18 ($14,490) is the top of the Lavorwash steam range — the highest output, highest pressure specification for the most demanding industrial steam cleaning applications. Suited to large food processing plants, abattoirs, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and any industrial environment where steam cleaning volume, sustained duty cycle, and maximum sanitisation performance are the primary requirements. If you're running the machine for extended daily sessions in a demanding industrial environment, the Vesuvio 18 is the correct specification.
Steam cleaning's key advantage over chemical-based cleaning is the absence of residue. In food processing and food preparation environments where chemical residue on food contact surfaces is a compliance concern, high-temperature steam achieves the required sanitisation without the rinse-down requirements of chemical sanitisers. Bacterial cell walls break down at sustained temperatures above 60°C — commercial steam systems deliver temperatures well above this threshold, achieving sanitisation on contact without chemical agents, without residue, and without ventilation waiting time.
Industrial steam cleaners handle most hard non-porous surfaces effectively — tiles, grout, stainless steel, concrete, sealed flooring, commercial kitchen equipment, and food processing surfaces. Steam is particularly effective on grout lines, equipment crevices, and surfaces with textured profiles where chemical cleaning is difficult to achieve consistently. Steam is not appropriate for porous materials, unsealed timber, or surfaces that may be damaged by heat or moisture.
Yes — steam cleaning is one of the most appropriate cleaning methods for food processing environments specifically because it achieves sanitisation without chemical residue on food contact surfaces. High-temperature steam kills bacteria, including common food safety pathogens, on contact at temperatures above 60°C. No rinse-down required, no chemical storage or handling, and no ventilation waiting time. Always confirm the specific sanitisation requirements of your food safety program before substituting steam for chemical sanitisers in regulated food processing environments.
Match output specification to your area size, contamination level, and daily usage hours. The Etna 4.1 suits smaller commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, and healthcare environments with moderate steam cleaning requirements. The Kolumbo covers mid-size commercial food service and light industrial applications. The GV Vesuvio 18 is the correct specification for large food processing facilities, abattoirs, and demanding industrial environments running the machine for extended daily shifts. Give us a call with your specific application and we'll confirm the right model before you order.
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