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Auto Detailing made easier with the use of Dry Vapor Steam Cleaners
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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