question about steam cleaners

[Tom Weed]

Hi all,
I am pondering the idea of buying a "decent" steam cleaner to add to me detailing arsenal. I've been looking on Ebay and ones that seem to be in the good or decent category go for 200.00 to 300.00 bucks. I have never used or owned one, so I am asking if anyone that has one or uses one, what their impressions are about them. I was thinking they would be good to use on hard to remove stains on the interiors, seat cleaning, door jambs and possibly wheels. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tom

[Mike Phillips]

Re: question about steam cleaners

Tom did you ever make purchase?

If so, how's it working out?

[Tom Weed]

Re: question about steam cleaners

Hey Mike,
Yea, I bought the Reliable T630 for 250.00 off of Ebay. I'm kind of in the middle as far as impressions go, while it does what it advertises it will do and the machine works well, I've not found it to be able to do anything that a little APC won't do. I will admit that I haven't used it all that much so far, but I have cleaned a couple of interiors with it and the bathroom, (it works great on tile and grout by the way). I guess if your looking for a chemical free way of cleaning, then I would recommend it, but it doesn't do miracles.

Tom

[JG_Detailing]

Re: question about steam cleaners

I use the Little Green from Bissel and it work's great on the carpets.