Dinnington businessman says cleaning company has boomed during the lockdown

Chris Evans from Dinnington started his business named Steam Master at the beginning of lockdown as he saw an opportunity to expand his already growing cleaning company.

He is using a new technology called fogging which is a nontoxic mist that uses a machine to generate clouds of disinfectant fluid.

Chris, aged 30, said: “I first saw the method on the news in the streets of China.

“I immediately looked into ordering the equipment and business has been booming now that salons and bars can reopen to the public.”

The fogging technique kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria and can be used in large spaces in a short amount of time.

“Before we fog we also do a deep clean of the premises,” he said.

“We dust and steam to make sure that the area is completely clean.”

His team have been working with community centres for free during lockdown to help them get back on their feet.

Chris says that business has been booming in the last few months as many people want the peace of mind that a cleaning service brings.

He said: “It’s getting out of hand everyone is thinking about cleanliness a lot more.

“We’re in contact with the council about using fogging in schools and we’re looking to keep expanding over the next few months.”

Chris has hopes of expanding this business nationwide, he believes that the market is open due to new concerns over public safety.

“Business owners want to be sure that their establishment is safe for their customers to visit,” he said.

“Owners want the peace of mind that they had done everything they could to ensure the highest standards.

Unlike many businesses during the lockdown Steam Master has thrived which owner Chris is not taking for granted.

“I worked in a factory for 12 years and I have another business cleaning ovens,” he said.

“I have been waiting for something like this to really take off.

“It’s been a great opportunity for me.”

You can visit the Steam Masters website here.

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