I done a bit of browsing and ended up deciding I needed a steam cleaner to help with car cleaning. I've bought the Karcher SC1.020 any of you got one? I'm just about to try it on Rachael's mats first as they're atrocious.
How many of you use steam to help clean cars and does anyone have any hints and tips?
I use a small household one to do the engine bay.
Do not use it very close to any plastics, it will slightly melt it if you hold it too close for too long.
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I just use our household steam bullet. When we bought our old Freelander ther seats and (beige) headlining were in a god awful mess. I used a small brush attachment with a microfibre over it. The headlining came up brand new :)
Yehp I've got a Karcher Steamcleaner love it
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Yeah I've got a cheap one but don't really use it .. Just be careful when cleaning engine bay stuff as Pete says it can melt stuff if you're too close.
You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
Pete I'm being over cautious anyway lol so I doubt there's any risk of that, also practicing using it on Rachael's car first
Donna that's what I wanted to use it for, I've a 21 year old car that seems like it's not been cleaned inside since it was new.
It is a good bit of kit, certainly hot
Cheers Davy :)
If you're looking to do the interior with it Eddie you'd be better with a wet vax maybe. If not ..
Mist the seat with water then spray with upholstery cleaner and lightly scrub with a nail brush then remove the excess water with a dry cloth and leave the car running for about 10 mins with the heater on full to dry out ...
You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
I think I have photos of the Landy roof somewhere Eddie - half steamed, half not. I'll see if I can find them later.
Ive always Vaxed the interior like what Davy is saying rather than steaming which I use for under bonnet, door shuts etc etc
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Yeah I just wasn't sure that a wet vax would tackle the tough stuff. Cheers DavyOriginally Posted by MiniiGP
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