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Washers designed for cleaning using steam. This equipment does not provide disinfection or sterilization. These washers typically consist of a metallic (e.g., stainless steel) unit including heating elements, one or more tanks for pressurized water and solutions (e.g., buffing solutions), and a wand for manual application of steam. The unit may also provide cleaning, polishing, shining (i.e., buffing), and/or rinsing capabilities. Steam washers (commonly known as steamers or vapor cleaners) are mostly used in healthcare facilities in dental (e.g., to remove wax, oil) and ophthalmic laboratories; they are also intended to clean and polish a variety of other small devices.
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