Car wash machines are the one of the most important equipment for auto detailing applications. Know about various mobile car wash machines used for interior car detailing such as carpet cleaners, steam cleaners etc.
A
car wash machine is used for auto detailing on a commercial basis. All
maintenance contractors and car wash businesses look for a car wash machine
that is powerful, long-lasting, and productive. The car wash machine should be
affordable and have proper warranties.
To
clean car interiors, both a carpet cleaner and a steam cleaner can be used.
Carpet Cleaners
While
there are many types of carpet cleaners available on the market, you can narrow
down the search for the perfect car wash machine using the following criteria:
Temperature:
You can choose between a heated or non-heated carpet cleaner. A heated car
wash machine clears away grease, wax, and stains while also removing odors
and molds. A commercial carpet cleaning machine often attains temperature
as high as 210 degrees Fahrenheit. For lightly soiled carpets, seat
covers, and car rugs, you can use a non-heated car wash machine.
Non-heated machines are less expensive and consume less power than hot
water carpet cleaners. You also must keep in mind the type of carpet or
fabric to be cleaned as expensive or handcrafted carpets cannot withstand
very high temperatures. This is usually not an issue when cleaning vehicle
interiors.
Water
Efficiency: Low flow carpet cleaners use minimal
water for cleaning. Most car wash businesses have turned to low flow
machines because of their many advantages. Besides reducing water bills,
these machines also reduce costs and labor associated with collection and
disposal of dirty water. These machines are particularly useful if you
need to clean cars in areas experiencing drought conditions.
Portability:
This is an important criteria if you run a mobile car wash business or
need to clean a large fleet. Portable car wash machines are wheeled units,
while these are lightweight.
Drying
Time: One of the drawbacks of using traditional carpet
cleaning machines has been the extended time needed to dry the carpet. New
models have certain mechanisms like low water consumption and high suction
pressure to remove moisture almost completely from the carpet, reducing
drying time to 2-6 hours.
Wand:
Aside from walk-behind carpet cleaners, all carpet cleaning machines are
equipped with wands for cleaning carpets and upholstery. A carpet cleaner
used for auto detailing should have a smaller wand than regular carpet
cleaning wands. This helps the user clean all corners of the car,
including seat edges, backrest, and under the seats. It should preferably
be of stainless steel As this makes the wand durable and corrosion
resistant.
Storage
Capacity: Large solution and recovery tanks
facilitate longer work time.
Steam Cleaners
Steam
cleaners use dry steam for dissolving dirt. After the application of steam, the
dirt is scrubbed off with a detailing brush, squeegee, or microfiber towel. A
portable steam cleaner offers additional car interior detailing by removing
spots of grime, mold, and tiny food particles, among other residues, from
dashboards, windshields, doorjambs, and more. High end mobile car wash
equipment also removes pollen, bugs, pests, dust mites, dander, hair, and other
allergens from the car interiors. Some steam cleaners are equipped with a
special mechanism to kill bacteria. These machines are so effective that more
than 99.9 percent germs are removed from the surface.
