Why We STOPPED Using a Steamer For Interior Detailing

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[@DetailGroove]

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[@theunkownmr.562]

I told you five years ago that you were doing too much with rhat steamer and here we are now 😂

[@Hittawatches]

LOL i used to be the same way though

[@DetailGroove]

glad you guys are still sticking around. That's awesome 🙌🏽

[@User-o5l2w]

@@DetailGrooveyeah man. The information you share is valuable 🙏 Thank you for these videos

[@User-o5l2w]

@@DetailGroovehey can you go very in-depth about ozone treatment? I love learning new techniques, what they do and WHY we do them.

[@theunkownmr.562]

@@DetailGroove ofcourse! You were one of the first detailers I started watching on KZbin years back before covid. It's good to see where you are now.

[@terrell.rrucker9935]

Sometimes using that steamer instead of shampooing though is way faster instead of wetting everything down if the interior permits, for instance, I just did an interior that looked pretty dirty not super dirty, though, instead of shampooing, the seats came out good and the carpet with just a steamer and knocked it out way faster, but I don’t use the steamer for wiping down the panels though, just a blow gun, and scrub, ninjas and brushes But for shampooing, if it’s light, dirt, steam

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Was gonna say the same, since I never promise my customers 100% chance of stain removal on interior cloths, I realized I don’t need to be trying to achieve that. The steamer is the exact value most people are willing to pay. If I was charging $400 for the interior sure I’d use an extractor, but 90% of the time it’s quicker and easier to steam in a mobile environment. In a shop setting, if your extractor is already filled, hot, and primed, I can see why it’s not a sweat to change tools.

[@terrell.rrucker9935]

lol no I’m still going for the best results possible, if I have to whip out the shampooer to get that, I will. But if I can get equal results with the steamer, I’m saying I use steam. But yeah, we’re pretty much on the same page.

[@bannerrecording]

Totally agree here. Im a mobile detailer in atlanta and once I got the Tornador with the cleaning solution bottle, that was an immense time saver. I can blow out awful carpets i would normally have to scrub with a brush or drill brush to loosen everything up, I can use the cleaning solution for the door jams and light interior work. Then, I still use a brush where it is needed. This also seriously helps to clean floor mats as well.

[@davidsteckley8846]

Cleaning door jams I use Absolute rinse less wash. Dilute 128/1 for a 32oz bottle. Works awesome

[@bootymunchin8937]

do u think the cleaning solution it comes with is better than other cleaners used with it?

[@dfd4688]

Technique makes a meaningful difference for sure. My extractor (sapphire scientific) produces hot water and has 400lbs of lift. My compressor has a additional 600 gallon holding tank and my steamer is vapor chief 100. It’s been three decades of doing this. I agree with you… systematic processes of continuous improvement are a must. Cheers

[@bchaffer79]

All that being said a nice high end steamer with a extractor on board is a game changer and you no longer need the high end extractor

[@jzubs]

Real shit

[@dgurevich1]

The only part of interior I can't clean well without a steamer is seat belts. it works wonders on that

[@go5582]

I have been watching and reading about auto detailing for 20 years and you are the 1st person to mention seatbelts, cleaning seatbelts. Great job.

[@Secret_Sun33]

Steamer is good for marketing a sanitizing service.

[@nathensmobiledetailing183]

That’s the thought on the one with the liquid attachment. I primarily use that in thoughts that the distilled water help break up any leftover chemicals that I’d never leave on a surface 😅

[@masterspin7796]

You are back to cleaning the door panels like I was doing in the 1980's and I still do it that way.

[@RelearningPeace]

I'm mobile and have both but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my steamer.

[@Lifeat36SVV]

Starting a business tomorrow being mobile. Ain’t gonna lie I haven’t slept all night worrying about how to even find customers and how to price things correctly

[@boyyobpp]

I only use the steamer for gunk sticky mess and tight reach spaces. Otherwise APC/Lightening fast, hot water extraction and brush

[@dnadetails]

I'm mobile and use and need both. Two way different tools

[@stevenwitte769]

ive found if the vehicle is heavily stained and your doing extraction your going to need to agitatate the stains with steam right before extracting

[@thomasflachmusic]

The like count was at 666 so I had to fix it real quick lol

[@FleezyTTV]

I agree and disagree because i use my steamer McCulloch 1375 more than my Mytee 8070 especially when its cooler outside. it heats up just as fast as the Mytee but it a consistent heat and the mytee you only get hot water for a few passes. I try to simplify my detailing process to use pull less equipment out to save time. I'm going to upgrade to the Chief Steamer 100psi because it saves money on chemicals, much faster work time, lessens your detail job, can literally be used on every part of the car and it's just a single machine with continuous hot steam. Plus you don't soak customers interior unless absolutely needed then ill pull out the Mytee 8070 for deeper stains.

[@scratchem8408]

Thank for the heads up. I’m actually looking forward to starting the side gig. I feel like I messed up getting the rigid 6 gal air compressor. I’m not stressing tho. I’ll have to make it work.

[@NickFlairGaming]

What’s wrong with the 6 gallon compressor?

[@VulcanXIV]

​@@NickFlairGamingWho really knows. I just bought all this gear and from what I can tell, you can sometimes get smaller OR larger capacity (gallons) vacuum that doesn't have a high horsepower. There's a popular 4 Gal one with 6 HP which is a lot, so maybe he got a sub 4HP one, which is ass

[@Life-kc1gk]

People usually go for the 4.5 gallon since it refills faster but rigid is a good brand, don't worry about it you'll earn the money back.

[@DTKRDMNK]

Hot water (not boiling) Tornador with chems + detail brush/drill brush/power washer works for me. Steamer is fun too but the distilled water and small tank can become an issue on some days. Extractor is nice when it gets going but situational for the most part. Good to have all 3 but the Tornador can cover a bit of both, just not quite. I still clean salt stains the old school way, sorta lol. Just need a strong stream of water and vacuum. Tornador is a great tool. Need a bigger than average compressor though.

[@johng753]

Steamer is good for dry extraction process. Extractor requires more time to set up, heat up, then break down, clean tanks and put away.

[@quintezthomas2924]

Funny you went that way when I noticed my steamer blew out debris as well I ruled out buying an air compressor

[@ArthurMSoto]

Wait until you find out a steamer is better than extractor 99% of the time

[@DetailGroove]

I used a steamer for years doing that. I prefer an extractor 😅

[@ArthurMSoto]

@@DetailGroove I don’t blame ya! We all got our ways to get the job done

[@trevorproctor7310]

Personally, I have the AquaPro extractor and love the results I get out of it, but in 95% of cases I just use the steamer and Renny Doyle method because it's SO much faster and gets the same results or better a majority of the time due to the heat (in my use case). However there are some interiors that just need to be extracted properly, in which case I pretreat with chemical and the steamer and rinse and extract with the AquaPro Vac. The only reason I'm pro steamer instead of extractor is efficiency time wise. It saves SO much time not having to suck up 2 gallons of water out of an interior and instead just steaming the surface, and moping with a micro. Definitely respect your opinion though. Truth be told if I didn't have to take my extractor in and out of my sedan constantly and had a Mytee with a 25-50' hose I'd probably be on your side 100%. Heat is key

[@rileybrown6767]

what about the vapor clean magnum xp? its suppose to be a steam cleaner with a vacuum and hot water injection and cleaning solution like a carpet cleaner.... I was looking into it but I was curious if that would be an all around tool including exteriors? because of the hot water injection.

[@weibop6565]

What would you say is the best way to get rid of odors from fabric seats?

[@lilrob8a393]

I use a vapor rino 200psi as my extractor using my vacuum hose on reel but I also have a tornador which helps out alot......

[@DizConnected]

I just bought a McCulloch 1385 to use in the car and home. I think for the car I will figure out a way to make a steam extractor using the McCulloch 1385 and a Rigid Shop-Vac.

[@Hezekiuhh]

I got the cleaning gun and was thinking about getting a steamer , thanks for this vid now I’ll prolly put it off until I absolutely need it

[@MrJhardencdj]

I think the better you get, the higher quality customers you get. Fewer minivans (lunch boxes).

[@Ruben-dj6ti]

I downloaded the book and wow it answered so many questions I had

[@JCoova87]

I use the steamer if my customer wants to pay for the package 🤷🏽‍♂️ I be damned if they pay for the steam package and I just say to them I didn’t need to use steam because you didn’t need it. I get the point of the video but still feel it wasn’t worth a break down, cheers 🥂

[@VulcanXIV]

Good point. I'm starting out and still practicing with the equipment and techniques, as well as laying out the packages. A properly made package list should be financially rewarding regardless of necessity

[@JCoova87]

@@VulcanXIVfacts practice and learn from detailers in your area. The field is better to gain knowledge from then KZbin

[@StoicManny]

People don’t care about your process, they care about the results.

[@1powerequalsgod]

You really need better enzyme cleaners that dry faster. Also, cleaning with an air gun and air compressor has been proven to eliminate removing seats and less vacuuming. I can testify to this.

[@kingsons6674]

Can you suggest a few

[@osagieoviawe3808]

A bro… which air compressor do you recommend for me to use when I am doing Mobile detailing?

[@GregoryStockbridge]

I use a 6 gallon pancake. It gives almost enough air to continuously use on an interior. I waited a few min twice today for it to refill.

[@faithstormer1976]

It all depends on what tools you’re trying to use with it.

[@MBV180]

Ridged 4.5 gal

[@DP-jb4yo]

For the cleaning gun what system are you using to dispense your pressure

[@djsilveous9808]

Is a steamer a good cheaper alternative for a heated extraction machine?

[@bigboydee24]

Oh wait!! Let me grab the popcorn 🍿 and wait to see all the hate comments 😂

[@Notdb1gabe]

Looking to get an air compressor but I don’t want to spend 300$ on the ridgid compressor what’s a solid option

[@faithstormer1976]

Depends on what you’re trying to use the compressor for? Are you tying to use Air Blaster tools? If so, then I would recommend the rigid dual tank compressor as opposed to a pancake one. You need a compressor strong enough to utilize those tools to their full and correct potential.

[@faithstormer1976]

You’re going to have to invest in a good one eventually. What do you have in your arsenal for detailing currently?

[@elic5355]

How about the cup holders with gum and tons of dried gunk

[@ecotec4]

Please do me a favor and take at least two carpet cleaning seminar classes for residential amd commercial. You will understand that steamer for interior carpet is pretty much almost encapsulation cleaning.

[@1powerequalsgod]

I will be honest, when I detail the last thing I want is too much humidity inside the interior getting onto the windows especially cooler days. The methods to cleaning are not the same in hotter southern states like they are in the north. When I watch these videos I’m like wait a minute these detailers have the heat to dry the interior way faster then where I’m at. I’m better off using other methods to not have a wet interior taking longer to dry fogging the windows with moisture. So avoiding the use of an extractor and steamer is have to be well thought out more.

[@Takewifeznlifez]

how would you minimize moisture and humidity when using extractor or something wet? such as on carpets and so forth…

[@1powerequalsgod]

@@Takewifeznlifez I like that this question is being asked because now it requires thinking outside the box how to figure out a course of action(planning) and system thinking.

[@RoyaltyMAD]

Personally I use my steamer when something is heavily stained, cupholders, floors dashboard center console ect. Outside of that I just you my stiffest detail brush or my drill brush and go to work.

[@dublove9405]

What if I damaged carpet w steam?

[@inoagaiwhodetails]

😂😂😂 OMG THE DUST ACCUMULATED ON THAT STEAMER. 😂😂😂 HERE'S THE FUNNY PART. MY $500 DOLLAR STEAMER IS LOOKING THE SAME. I USE IT FOR HOME USE MORE THAN I DO FOR WORK. 😂😂😂

[@rickbarg3980]

I have 4 of them toronadoros

[@Eggroll420]

steam for vomit work wonders paired with a foaming enzyme remover

[@SupremeDetail510]

Tbh I only use steamers on mold or weird crevices like seat rails. To be fast no.

[@russellgray938]

Why saturate the seats, carpets. Don't care how much lift machines have, you are blasting it into sponge. There are some cracking presprays out there, green dragon, simply green, encap, foam cleaner etc etc. Bonnet/drill brush, wipe excess and steam. The new "Neat Steamer +" by Dupray, heats up in 90 seconds, no need to cool down to refill, 275 degrees, sanitize seats/carpets, my go to new detailing machine. Time is money.

[@JadeaRS4]

You need a steamer. That simple. Not all the time but there are lots of times when needed. And to replace alot of times you would use it with chemicals is crazy.

[@randallowens271]

Nothing is better than a steamer you can believe that. Ill take a steamer and air compressor over anything man.

[@OG_WOLFNATION]

If the vehicle requires it I use it but that is very rare especially since I do mostly monthly maintenance clients.💯 Do what works for your bank account, your business, your employees and your clients.🇺🇸

[@ray6808]

Steamer can cut your work time and has more benefits than the extractor.

[@autosheen]

Use a $200 steamer and have one experience. Use a commercial steamer with high PSI and retract your statement again.

[@jakegray121]

Let me put you in game! Damp a microfiber and grab your heat gun. Wrap the micro around the end of your heat gun=instant steamer when you have that one sucker you need to get out of carpet and don't want to heat the steamer up.

[@kamurankizildemir-wq5uc]

Most detailers is Copy of the detailing Geek on KZbin In this detailer are one them

[@thedetailinghobbyist]

👍

[@TRUTH4U2NO]

Ive sold over $10M in Auto Details and Car Washes, thats how Delta Queen Classic Car Wash and Detail Performance in Campbell Ca. THATS HOW ITS DONE! Extractor at 180 degree temperature. Using all purpose cleaner with light scrub brush and air on door panels. CCW Delta Queen is the number one car wash in the nation and number one in detail dollar sold. There are 4 locations in Silicon Valley. Family owned since 1964 and the owners are well well well off. Were taking $Billionaires

[@jaymeez]

Bruh did this really need a video or were you just thirsty for views

[@kamurankizildemir-wq5uc]

Only.bla.bla.bla and practice 1% Not interesting video

[@kal3560]

1.25x speed works wonders

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

We love you Oscar you have a great team wishing you the best of luck this year 👍💯🫡🙏🏻💪🏻💯

[@Detailguy101]

Im still stuck between steamer and carpet extractor?

[@chumps7974]

Get both

[@RelearningPeace]

Both

[@DetailGroove]

If you have to choose one first, get the steamer. It's more versatile than the extractor