Now Arriving: Dry Steam Technology at an International Airport

Standard chemical-heavy cleaning routines require tons of water and extensive training. Even with safety measures in place, chemical cleaning often leads to repeated contamination and additional cleaning, slowing operations.

The airport's leadership was seeking ways to reduce environmental impact across all facilities, stop operational bottlenecks, and create a safer environment for all. That’s when the Imperial Brady team introduced them to Blue Evolution’s dry steam technology, which aligned perfectly with these goals.

What is Blue Evolution Dry Steam Technology?

Blue Evolution dry steamers are engineered in Germany and manufactured in Italy, and the state-of-the-art cleaning technology has been around for over 40 years. With hubs across the globe, Blue Evolution has taken dry steam facility cleaning to another level with its all-in-one system.

Key Advantages of Blue Evolution Technology

• Dry steam that sanitizes instantly: Eliminates downtime and reduces contamination cycles.
• Integrated vacuum and UV‑ray filtration: Adds another layer of protection by neutralizing germs, mildew, and bodily fluids as they are vacuumed through the unit.
• Chemical-free operation: Eliminating chemicals removes the risk of exposure for both staff and passengers, improving safety, and reducing training and chemical waste.
• Safe‑to‑touch dry steam: Despite the word “steam,” Blue Evolution technology does not burn on contact. By removing 90% of moisture from the vapor, the steamer produces a cold, dry steam that is safe for operators while still delivering hospital-grade sanitation.

For the airport, these advantages are combined to create a cleaning system that is not only more sustainable but also more effective and easier to operate. Without chemical use and risk of burns from hot steam, staff work in safer conditions, and passengers are less exposed to germs and chemicals.

A Dramatic Shift in Water Usage

By replacing chemical cleaning with dry steam, the airport achieved a shocking reduction in water consumption.

In the first year alone, the switch saved the equivalent of nine Olympic-size swimming pools of water.

A traditional scrubber using a two-gallon tank can clean roughly 3,000 square feet before needing a refill. Blue Evolution’s dry steam, by contrast, cleans 15,000 to 20,000 square feet with the same amount of water—more than five times larger an area. This improvement directly supports the airport’s sustainability commitments.

Reducing Labor and Time Through Smarter Cleaning

Beyond environmental benefits, the airport saw immediate gains in labor efficiency. Steam sanitizes on contact, eliminating the downtime required by chemical disinfection. Because steam leaves no residue, restrooms stay cleaner for longer, enabling staff to focus on other priorities.

Training time also dropped significantly. With no chemicals involved, employees no longer need instruction on chemical handling, storage, or OSHA safety protocols.

Operational Improvements

The transition to Blue Evolution created measurable improvements across daily operations. The airport reported gains in:

Cleaning Consistency

With visibly improved results across all restrooms

Speed of Cleaning Cycles

Thanks to instant sanitization and no downtime

Reduction in Re-cleaning

Since steam does not leave residue that attracts dirt

Staff Efficiency

With simplified workflows and fewer steps required

These improvements enhanced passenger experience and reduced the overall labor burden on cleaning teams.

Comprehensive, Efficient Cleans

Blue Evolution’s dry steam technology allowed the airport to fully streamline its cleaning process. A single unit can clean floors, stalls, toilets, sinks, mirrors, grout, and high-touch fixtures without switching between chemicals or tools, reducing equipment clutter and simplifying daily workflows.

By reducing water consumption, improving safety, and streamlining labor, the airport achieved measurable results that support both environmental goals, staff safety, and passenger experience.

Now that’s high-flying!‍

Ready to learn more about Blue Evolution steam cleaning? Talk to an expert at Imperial Brady today.