Municipal application solutions

Vacuum sweepers

A combination of sweeping and vacuuming means that streets and paths are thoroughly cleaned. The brushes are wetted with water in order to effectively loosen dirt and bind dust. On the sweeper with suction, the damp dirt that is swept together from open spaces and streets is drawn in through the wide suction mouth in the catch pan. The dirt settles here, while the water that is also drawn in is transferred back into the water circulation system and reused by the vacuum sweeper.

The benefits are:

• Long sweeping operations thanks to the water circulation system
• Effective cleaning
• Can also be used in the rain – excess water can be drained away

Sweeping vehicle for independent sweeping

With independent sweeping, dirt is easily swept up on both sides of the street sweeper, a path is kept clear, a surface is cleaned quickly. This can take place with or without the waste pick-up. During independent sweeping with waste pick-up, the swept-up dirt is mechanically conveyed to the catch pan. The independent sweeping guarantees effective deep cleaning, particularly in the case of loose dirt, such as grit.

The benefits are:

• Attractive purchase price
• Few wear parts – advantageous when it comes to maintenance
• No disposal costs for waste
• Simple operation

Weed removal with hot water

The hot-water weed-removal system offers the possibility to remove unwanted weeds in a way that is just as thorough as it is environmentally friendly, and which does not use any chemicals. The extremely compact design and independence from any external water or power supply mean that it can also be used in very remote areas as well as on paths, in parks or in inner-city areas. The weed is tackled with 98 °C hot water – by machine using the mounted front beam or manually using the hand lance.

Other applications that are part of everyday municipal work activities are also possible:

• High-pressure cleaning with cold or hot water
• Watering beds, shrubs and trees in green areas
• Removal of chewing gum residues from all hard ground surfaces

Disinfection with hot water

The risk of infection caused by germs is reduced considerably in a clean, well-kept environment that is regularly cleaned. Surfaces are no longer breeding grounds for germs, bacteria or viruses. Germs are also eliminated in areas that are difficult to access. On the basis of the current state of knowledge, enveloped viruses, such as coronaviruses or influenza viruses, are rendered harmless at a temperature of 56 °C – experts also refer to this as virus inactivation. With a contact time of precisely 30 seconds with the hand nozzle, the high temperatures of the cleaner are sufficient for killing off enveloped viruses on hard surfaces and therefore thoroughly cleaning outdoor areas.

Simply get to the root of the problem – weed removal with Kärcher Municipal vehicles

Due to the legal requirements, chemical-free weed removal has developed in recent years to become an increasingly important field of activity for many municipalities and service-providers.

Parking spaces, cemeteries, public spaces and bus stops, but also barn floors, sports fields and tennis courts, as well as harbour or shore areas of various rivers and seas – all of these must be kept free of weeds.

Chemical-free weed removal using the WRS 200 weed-removal system from Kärcher

The WRS 200 hot-water weed-removal system from Kärcher offers municipalities and service-providers the possibility to remove unwanted weeds in a way that is just as thorough as it is environmentally friendly and, from a long-term perspective, is the most economical approach, with only approx. four treatments required per year.

The extremely compact design and independence from any external water or power supply mean that it can also be used in very remote areas as well as on paths, in parks or in inner-city areas. The weed is tackled with 98 °C hot water – by machine using the mounted front beam or manually using the hand lance.