Steam cleaning has now become more commonplace in auto detailing, a significant change from just 10 years ago when only a fraction of detail shops utilized steam for cleaning cars. Nowadays, most detailers are aware of steam cleaning and consider it an essential tool for detailing a car.
Commercial steam cleaners, such as the Chief Steamer, have become indispensable in car detailing. The primary reason for using steam is that it allows cars to be cleaned more thoroughly without the need for harsh chemicals. Customers appreciate this and are more likely to choose a detail shop that uses steam cleaning over one that does not.
The benefits of steam cleaning include:
– Cars are cleaner.
– Cars are less wet upon completion, reducing the risk of mold and mildew inside the vehicle.
– The use of fewer or no chemical cleaners, which customers also love.
For the detailer, the advantages are just as compelling. Steam cleaning significantly reduces the time required to clean a car, resulting in cleaner vehicles in less time. This time saving is substantial; for example, if a car can be cleaned on average 30 minutes faster (a very realistic estimate) and a detail shop completes an average of four cars per day, they save two hours of labor each day. This saving, combined with the potential to charge more for steam-cleaned cars, can significantly increase income. If a shop’s labor rate averages $75 per hour, the two hours saved can contribute an additional $150 per day in income, not to mention the satisfaction of very happy customers.
So, how quickly can your Chief Steamer pay for itself?
– The Chief Steamer 100 can pay for itself in as little as 7 days.
– The Chief Steamer 125 can be paid off in as little as 13 days.
– Even the Chief Steamer 155 can be paid for in as little as 17 days.
Regardless of how you run the numbers, investing in a good commercial steam cleaner like the Chief Steamer can pay off quickly and increase your detailing income every single day. This doesn’t even take into account the savings from reduced chemical use. Calculate those savings in your own way and save even more by using a Chief Steamer.
And should your steamer need repairs—given the heavy use in a busy shop—we are experts at diagnosing problems and dispatching parts for repairs. Chief Steamers are among the easiest to repair and get back to working order quickly. We stock every part and have extensive knowledge of steam cleaning systems.
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