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Auto Detailing made easier with the use of
Dry Vapor Steamers
Written by Kevin Farrell
Hello,
my name is Kevin Farrell. I own and operate Kleen Car Auto Appearance, a
full service Auto Detail facility in New Jersey. We also run the most
comprehensive detail training program available in the industry, which
trains detailers to become skilled technicians in this field www.kleencarauto.com.
We implemented this training program for BMW of North America and it is
used to certify their network of dealers in Auto detailing. We also are
heavily involved in product and equipment development and testing to
ultimately make life easier for detailers and at the same time improve the
appearance of the automobiles they work on.
Over
the years we have spoken and presented at industry events, and have
written dozens of technically oriented articles on detailing procedures
for major publications. We also work with auto manufacturers, paint
companies, chemical and equipment manufacturers to further aid the
detailing industry. Our skill, knowledge, and expertise allow us to use
and test various pieces of equipment to determine if their usage in
detailing will ultimately save time, make the vehicles look better, and
make a detailer more money.
We
always want to stay up to date and have a “new school” philosophy of
thinking regarding detailing practices. The use of dry vapor steamers to
aid in cleaning the interior portion of a vehicle is something a detailer
should seriously consider adding to his arsenal of equipment. Years ago,
even before heated carpet extractors, details had the old “bucket and
brush” method of cleaning interiors. Not only is this “old school”,
this is simply the wrong way to clean. Most detailers now have heated
carpet extractors which are light years ahead of the “bucket and
brush” method, but let’s look at what a dry vapor steamer can do for
detailing.
 Many advantages
The
advantages are numerous. For those who still look at steam machines and
think of the cheap “toy like” devices seen on TV, you are in for quite
a surprise. A commercial steam machine will aid and work wonders in the
interior cleaning process. The power, effectiveness, and time savings
alone should convince you to buy one. If you are still skeptical, read
on…..
I
too was not a steam fan until recently. I associated steamers with the
“TV units” and found them to be cheap, ineffective, and a waste of
time for car use. However, a proper steam machine, not only will perform BETTER
than a carpet extractor, but has many more uses
- A steamer will get into
areas a carpet extractor only wishes to. A steamer can clean
between seats, consoles, dashes, cup holders, vents, door
pockets, door jambs, and more.
- A steamer WILL
NOT leave an interior soaking wet the way some carpet
extractors will. A major reason for mold and mildew and odors
within an interior of a vehicle is because of over-wetting with
an extractor. Steam dries within seconds.
- A steamer will clean hard
surfaces that an extractor cannot
- A steamer will clean
leather seats better than using harsh chemicals and a brush. It
will leave leather soft and supple and still require less time
and effort.
- Of course with a steamer
all you are using super heated water. No chemicals are needed
which keeps the interior drier, saves money on those chemicals,
and still leaves the inside smelling fresh, not harsh, and there
will be no fear of a customer being sensitive to the chemicals,
because you will not be using any!
- The Desiderio steamer,
with its vacuum unit and injection or extraction system built
right in will allow you to steam and/or extract carpets and
upholstery and immediately vacuum the dirt right out. You can
even use it as a regular vacuum.
- A steamer can even be used
to clean windows to perfection.
- All the Vapor Clean
steamers are built to last and out perform the competition. They
are commercial grade to handle any detailing use, and built to
last.
Disadvantages
There
simply are none. They are the
cutting edge of interior cleaning. As outlined in many areas of this
website are the advantages and immense cleaning abilities of steam. Get
out of the “stone age” Don’t be “old school” be on the cutting
edge of detailing and start cleaning with steam!
To
learn more about Auto detailing practices, or to become a more proficient
and skilled detailer, please visit the Kleen Car site at wwww.kleencarauto.com
 
Cleaning Interior Doors - Leather, Vinyl and Upholstery clean exceptionally
well with steam. Oils and greasy buildups commonly found in autos melt away
under this method of cleaning.
Cleaning
leather seats is a simple
process.
Carpet is easily cleaned and freshened with steam
Consoles, air conditioning vents, virtually all interior
surfaces begin the detailing process. Remove car seat marks easily for
better resale value. Glass is sparkling clean - detailers have used only
water on windows for years for best results - steam works that much
better!
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