Recyclean is basically a hooded pressure washer with a vacuum attached, said company President George Welch. With this, you have the ability to contain and control your water. You're not worried about setting up elaborate recovery and containment systems. The spray hood has two rotating spray jets that rest just a fraction of an inch off the cleaning surface. The hood is surrounded by a brush that provides a seal when the vacuum is switched on.
Water is applied to the surface and quickly sucked out through the hood.
It collects so much of the wastewater that the unit can easily be used indoors, Welch said. It is also lightweight and feels even lighter in use because the vacuum holds the unit against the wall. Its one drawback is that the operator needs to be directly in front of the surface to be cleaned, meaning ladders or scaffolding would often be called for. Hinderliter said contractors should expect more technology to come out in years to come. He said many contractors are beginning to accept the new devices, which along with increasing consumer demand, will encourage manufacturers to develop new technologies.