RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
I don't know what I ever did without a steam cleaner. I've recently started to use my Vapamore MR-100 PRIMO Steam Cleaning System much more frequently and I love it. I know there are more powerful (and more expensive) steam cleaners on the market, but this little guy is all I need.
My procedure so far has been to turn on the MR-100 while I vacuum the interior. I think it takes 10-15 minutes to heat up. The MR-100 can be filled with 1400 ml's of Distilled Water, but I've only been filling it up with 500 ml's of water and I've been able to steam clean entire interior without having to refill. I don't have very many "action shots" of me using this since I usually have the steamer in one hand and a general purpose microfiber towel in the other, but after completing another detail last night; I really wanted to post my thoughts on this tool.
The cheapest I've found a gallon of Distilled Water is the "Crystal" brand at Target for 69 cents a gallon. I purchased 3 gallons, and if I'm using 500 ml of water per vehicle that means I have enough distilled water to steam clean 22 vehicles! For only $2.07 (plus uncle sam)!! If you're a professional, the cost effectiveness of a steam cleaner should get you excited; but there are other benefits too...
We've all heard that steam cleaners sanitize surfaces without leaving behind ANY residue which is amazing for interiors. Since I have sensitive allergies and asthma, I can really appreciate a sanitized and clean interior. The best way I can describe a steamed interior is the fresh scent you smell outside after a rainstorm. The Mercedes I detailed recently comes to mind since it had a very musty, stale smell in the interior. By the time I was finished, it smelled fresh and clean.
But I've also been using it regularly in the engine bay. When I popped the hood of this Mercedes to inspect the engine bay, I noticed the plastic was dressing with a greasy and streaky dressing. I decided to strip the plastic to reapply CarPro PERL since I knew it would look much better. In the past, I would have to put on my respirator to avoid inhaling the strong APC and scrub every inch of the plastic with a microfiber towel preferably while wearing nitrile gloves to avoid skin contact. Now...I just point and shoot. Here's a 50/50 shot of removing the old dressing with my MR-100:
Even grease and dirt under the hood are no match for 220˚ of super heated steam
I DO NOT miss having to use an engine degreaser.
Small nooks and crannies are easy to clean too, like around the screws on this Jeep. A steam cleaner really makes it effortless. Just point, spray and wipe.
One area of the car I don't see mentioned too often when talking about the benefits of a steam cleaner are the emblems and panel seams. Even after masking off door handles or car emblems, sometimes you still get compound/polish/wax residue in those hard to reach areas. With a steam cleaner, it's very easy to remove that residue. I've found myself walking around the vehicle one last time with this steam cleaner to inspect all the panel seams and emblems before finally applying my LSP.
To recap...
Pros:
Versatile cleaner
Cleans without the use of harsh chemicals
Sanitizes surfaces
Can be used for a wide range of applications, not just limited to auto detailing
Inexpensive to operate
Easy to use
Leaves surfaces clean without a film or residue
Cons:
Initial cost
Temperature dial on the front rotates counter-clockwise to raise the temperature
Thanks for reading!
Vapamore MR-100 PRIMO Steam Cleaning System
My procedure so far has been to turn on the MR-100 while I vacuum the interior. I think it takes 10-15 minutes to heat up. The MR-100 can be filled with 1400 ml's of Distilled Water, but I've only been filling it up with 500 ml's of water and I've been able to steam clean entire interior without having to refill. I don't have very many "action shots" of me using this since I usually have the steamer in one hand and a general purpose microfiber towel in the other, but after completing another detail last night; I really wanted to post my thoughts on this tool.
The cheapest I've found a gallon of Distilled Water is the "Crystal" brand at Target for 69 cents a gallon. I purchased 3 gallons, and if I'm using 500 ml of water per vehicle that means I have enough distilled water to steam clean 22 vehicles! For only $2.07 (plus uncle sam)!! If you're a professional, the cost effectiveness of a steam cleaner should get you excited; but there are other benefits too...
We've all heard that steam cleaners sanitize surfaces without leaving behind ANY residue which is amazing for interiors. Since I have sensitive allergies and asthma, I can really appreciate a sanitized and clean interior. The best way I can describe a steamed interior is the fresh scent you smell outside after a rainstorm. The Mercedes I detailed recently comes to mind since it had a very musty, stale smell in the interior. By the time I was finished, it smelled fresh and clean.
But I've also been using it regularly in the engine bay. When I popped the hood of this Mercedes to inspect the engine bay, I noticed the plastic was dressing with a greasy and streaky dressing. I decided to strip the plastic to reapply CarPro PERL since I knew it would look much better. In the past, I would have to put on my respirator to avoid inhaling the strong APC and scrub every inch of the plastic with a microfiber towel preferably while wearing nitrile gloves to avoid skin contact. Now...I just point and shoot. Here's a 50/50 shot of removing the old dressing with my MR-100:
Even grease and dirt under the hood are no match for 220˚ of super heated steam
I DO NOT miss having to use an engine degreaser.
Small nooks and crannies are easy to clean too, like around the screws on this Jeep. A steam cleaner really makes it effortless. Just point, spray and wipe.
One area of the car I don't see mentioned too often when talking about the benefits of a steam cleaner are the emblems and panel seams. Even after masking off door handles or car emblems, sometimes you still get compound/polish/wax residue in those hard to reach areas. With a steam cleaner, it's very easy to remove that residue. I've found myself walking around the vehicle one last time with this steam cleaner to inspect all the panel seams and emblems before finally applying my LSP.
To recap...
Pros:
Versatile cleaner
Cleans without the use of harsh chemicals
Sanitizes surfaces
Can be used for a wide range of applications, not just limited to auto detailing
Inexpensive to operate
Easy to use
Leaves surfaces clean without a film or residue
Cons:
Initial cost
Temperature dial on the front rotates counter-clockwise to raise the temperature
Thanks for reading!
Vapamore MR-100 PRIMO Steam Cleaning System
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