Looking for the best escalator cleaning products in Australia is not that difficult. However, knowing how to clean the escalators is the first best thing to do. Doing this will help you decide which escalator cleaning procedure is the most effective. Afterwards, you can focus on finding the best cleaning equipment and tools, as well as the most reliable cleaning chemical suppliers.

How Do You Clean Escalators?

Here are the most commonly used methods for escalator cleaning.

1. Removing the Steps of Escalators

The oldest method used for elevator cleaning is done by removing the machine's steps and sending these to a warehouse for a thorough cleaning using a high-pressure washer. This method is known for providing the best cleaning results.

Unfortunately, the method also comes with several downsides. First, it is time consuming and expensive. It involves hiring a service provider to do the job that involves removing the steps, bringing them to the warehouse for cleaning and back to the facility to install the steps again.

Second, the escalator needs to be shut down for hours or days whilst waiting for the contractor to finish the cleaning procedure. This setup reduces the efficiency that using escalators provide.

2. Machine Cleaning

You may doubt why it is called machine cleaning as the entirety of this discussion is about the escalator machine itself and the process of cleaning.

Machine cleaning is the term we use for this innovative cleaning technique. This involves the use of specialised cleaning machines placed on top of the escalators whilst the escalator is in function. Most of these machines have powerful brushes and vacuuming mechanisms that allow the removal of dirt deposits on the treads of the escalator's steps.

Presently, the cleaning machines used for escalators come in dry and wet versions. The dry cleaning version does not use water or oil to remove the dirt on an escalator. The wet cleaning version comes with a specialised mechanism to perform the cleaning process using water or other liquid.

3. Hand Cleaning

Cleaning an escalator by hand can be done by one person. No need for more staff to help. This uses a one-person operational cleaning system, such as the Tread-TEQ by EscaTEQ instead of the conventional and heavy cleaning machine. The cleaning system comes with a head unit, an adjustable handle, a cleaning solution and a saturation tub. It is designed for use in almost every escalator brand.

What Are the Best Escalator Cleaning Products in Australia?

Cleaning escalators shouldn’t be as complex as you thought it is. With EscaTEQ escalator cleaning tools, the method has become straightforward and intuitive. There are no complex methods to follow to ensure that escalators are gleaming clean!

Many escalator cleaning products are now being sold in Australia, but EscaTEQ has the most advanced escalator cleaning products recognised by top escalator maintenance companies.

• Rail-TEQ

This escalator cleaning tool safely removes dirt buildup from an escalator’s handrails. It has a sponge liner in the machine’s washable microfibre pads.

• Riser-TEQ

The Riser-TEQ, with its easy-to-use pad system, is used for fast and effective riser cleaning.

• Clean-TEQ

Clean-TEQ is an escalator cleaning solution that is safe for use for all types of escalators and moving walkways.

• Absorb-TEQ

Absorb-TEQ enables faster and high-quality cleaning results. It’s the patented cleaning pad that’s used in the Tread-TEQ and Riser-TEQ.

• Tread-TEQ

Tread-TEQ Escalator Cleaning Starter Kit is designed for 100, 80 and 60-cm wide escalators and travelators. To obtain the compatible version, you should check the escalator's tread pattern using the EscaTEQ plastic fit card to determine if it comes with the 'V' or 'W' format.

Using a one-person operational cleaning system, Tread-TEQ is the most convenient and safe way to deep clean an escalator. It is convenient because a single person can accomplish the job. The cleaning kit is also portable and lightweight. A cleaner can easily take it anywhere.

Furthermore, this method is safe because it is done manually and conveniently. It does not need a power source, and it quickly deep cleans the escalator working. This technique saves manpower and time.

Escalator Cleaning with EscaTEQ

Escalator cleaning by hand is now possible. Thanks to the discovery and development of the one-man operational cleaning tool, such as the Tread-TEQ.

Here’s how you can clean your escalators using Tread-TEQ.

1. Block both ends of the escalator to prevent passenger traffic.
2. Have the soiled surfaces of the escalator pre-sprayed before cleaning. Allow the chemical to settle for 5–10 minutes.
3. Fill the saturation tub included in the kit with the appropriate amount of diluted escalator cleaning chemical or solution (follow the suggested water dilution ratio of 10:1).
4. Attach the kit's head unit to the telescoping handle and carefully mount the cleaning pad into the head unit.
5. Dip the head unit with the cleaning pad into the saturation tub. Press the head down firmly by making repeated pumping actions. Do this until the unit's pad is filled enough with the solution.
6. Position the device with the oncoming treads of the escalator treads and place the pad directly on the escalator. Apply moderate downward pressure to help the cleaning cycle.
7. Ensure that the device stays upright and the pad touches the escalator's tread.
8. Stay in this position until 3 to 5 complete escalator rotations.
9. Continue doing the process until the desired results are achieved.
10. Allow the escalator to dry completely before allowing the passengers to use it.

Escalator cleaning is essential, so get the best cleaning products and tools from EscaTEQ. We can level up your escalator cleaning experience with our products that are simple and convenient to use. They will also help you save money, get the job done and offer a lot of benefits for your facility and visitors.

What’s more? We offer free shipping around Australia.

Make EscaTEQ your one-stop escalator cleaning supply store now. For more details, call us on (03) 9460 5655.