The Chief Steamer Blog
Tips, pointers, Detailing Industry updates and more.Drain it, Drain it, Drain it
The #1 issue with your 100, 125, or 155 steamer is it WILL get dirty and that WILL cause issues in filling, pump problems, solenoid clogging, and poor steam volume. Although we have done videos on how and where to drain the boiler, as well as stating this in the...
2020 Detail Survey
We were looking at the newest issue of the Auto Laundry News, and their 2020 detailing survey. We see under the type of equipment used, curiously only 20% of all detailers surveyed use a steam cleaner. We would hope by now you think the use of a steamer in car...
Steam and “waterless” washing. Can it work and will you be forced to use this alternative?
Steam and “waterless” washing. Can it work and will you be forced to use this alternative? I am sure everyone knows about all the “waterless” washing products that are on the market and you probably have given one or two of them a try. Also, you have probably...
Steam cleaners. Hype or a huge help?
Steamers Cleaners. Hype or a huge help? Many detailers are curious about dry vapor steamers, or “steam machines”. They have heard of steam’s cleaning capability and the advantage of not over-wetting the interior of the vehicle, while also...
Steamers vs. Carpet extractors- which is better?
Steamers vs. Carpet extractors- which is better? Like a heavyweight fight, or a big game between 2 top notch teams, there will be “fans” of both sides and strong opinions for both. In this battle, or debate there is the clash between dry vapor steam machines...