Steam Cleaning Your Car With The Karcher SC2 | How-To Steam Clean | FocusOnDetailing
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Steam Cleaning Your Car With The Karcher SC2 | How-To Steam Clean | FocusOnDetailing
This upload incorporates the perks of steam cleaning, how to use a steam cleaner and reviewing the Karcher SC2!
I use a several cars to display just how to go about it with the varying surfaces. From vinyl, leather, fabric and so on.
Steam cleaning is an amazing thing, great for car detailing but it does come with some things to be wary of. This is touched upon in the video.
The Karcher SC2 is a great little machine that is affordable and works very well! I believe it's perfect for those that want an introduction into the car steam cleaning scene. I do have one main issue with it though!
I hope you enjoy/enjoyed this video!
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THANK YOU!! I've been trying to find out how to clean some thrifted baby bassinets & car seats & a baby bouncer & a stroller with my steam cleaner (I haven't really used it yet). Now that I think of it, my husband's car IS in desperate need of any sort of cleaning it can get ...
My greatest problem is that I'm in a deep cold winter & so scrubbing baby stuff with mild detergents & spraying off with copious amounts of water isn't really an option at my house. I was pondering doing it at a self-serve car wash, but that sounds like an unspeakably miserable job at this late stage of my pregnancy.
Your video gives some great specific tips as to cleaning cloth vs leather vs padded vs glued surfaces, & how to remove all loosened soil 💜💙💚 I so appreciate you putting this out.
A video that proves that even a plain tool can become like a surgical knife in the hands of an expert, or like a sledgehammer in the hands of someone who doesn't know what he's doing.
I have recently bought a Karcher SC3. Abut more money, but the reviews were far better, and only 30 seconds heat up.
can use it to clean car engine and the room engine ?
@@Budi55k
I think so. I will use it on my car engine bay.
@@WEDEL01 if u do it give some information please , because my main reason to buy sc3 for clean the engine room. And thx bro 💓
Thank you so much for your detailed review about SC2. It helped me lot to choose in between SC2 and SC3. Greetings from India 🙏🏻.
Thanks for the warts and all review on the Karcher. Honesty is always appreciated on any product. And advice on recommended way of using it.
Excellant. Thanks, I now have subscribed. 👍
Great detailed (no pun intended) video! I use another brand of cleaner and have the same issue with excess water, so it might just be a feature of the lower end steamers. It's also awesome to see a fellow Aussie uploading quality utube vids! Sub earned.
Hi
I use a polti exterminator it’s temp is 140 at the tank but 180 at nozzle as it has a heating element in the nozzle(patented) to polti so no water drips at all !
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Thanks for the no b/s review . Lived it👍
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it
Very objective and unbiased review. 👍
You are only meant to fill it 3/4 with water and allow it to heat up properly then it wont spit out water, sometimes even half full...
Men never read the manual
thanks for video,
I've just got SC1, will try it on oily kitchen.
I love my Dupray Hill injection steam cleaner ,next to zero water droplets and the pressure is great keep up the good vids
Tell me about the dupray hill.
Hardly any one on you tube has put up videos on it.
What it like?
@@jennieredrose5819 It's just the same, seen this Dupray - exactly like Karcher and Karcher is cheaper. This guy is just pitching this cleaner to you.
The steamer being held in the start of clip actually took the enamel off my gas stove/cooker
got this Karcher SC2 2 years ago just used it few times, it spits out a lot of water and continuously steams for about 20 seconds then the heating kicks in and u need to wait 10s to generate a good bit of steam again and so on. i wouldn't recommend it, better off saving some money and buy yourself a machine that's used in a professional environment as this is just a sexy look hobby machine and not a hard working one :))
I had an SC2 for 6 months ..only used it for tiled floors..careful use..It was very annoying, do a small section then have to wait for the machine to be ready to carry on (reheat)..Then I was using the machine and where the hose goes into the machine if exploded and pressurised boiling water went everywhere. I wasn't impressed with this machine at all and the pipe itself got extremely hot and it stings when brushing bare legs. I had a full refund and purchased a different make. Apparently the more expensive SC3 has better steam pressure. Only one cleaning pad supplied , could really do with 2 .. I believe its now been discontinued, one of the reason for a refund not a replacement
great video
Nice honest video. Subbed. 👍🏻
Nice review and pretty much spot on. I’ve been using my SC3 that i originally bought for home use use since I started getting serious for detailing about 3 years ago. In Australia where do you recommend looking for the next step up in steam cleaners. OS RUclipsrs sprout on about the McCulloch 1375, but no one online seems to stock it here that I can find. What is your recommendation as a next step up in steam cleaners that is available here? Thanks, Lloyd
Love my SC2. has been with me for years, no issues!
Awesome! I hope it keeps going strong for me too
Are you using for commercial purpose? I am looking for commercial purpose, is it recommended?
tejesh jadhav I guess so, does spray a lot of water out as well
@Luke Hall thanks brother I appreciate...I guess 50-50ratio of distilled water and tap water will reduce water droplets..not sure though..😊
Great review, I just got a McCulloch MC1385 can't wait to use it on my car!
u deserve more subs. well edited. im. jelous
Thanks man! The subs are slowly increasing! Can't complain haha
Is there a lot difference between SC3 and SC 2? I'm still confused which one should i buy for my mini workshop. 😊
Thanks for the review, great video.
100W more and tank difference
The SC3 also has the descaling cartridge, so if you live in an area with hard water you'd definitely want that
@@haydencalvert1925 Yeah, in my environment is a hard water. Thanks for your advice mate
@@digitalavatar5699 Thanks mate, go for SC3 :))
@@bhaskaraagustiarso9087 Good choice, SC3 is boiling the water in 30 seconds - 1 minute, all the rest including the most expensive one are much slower.
Great video! I have same cleaner . I will try to clean leather interior next time . I had no idea I could use it in car.
Excelente herramienta y sirve para varios propósitos.!! Yo comprare una. SALUDOS
A lot of confusion about disinfecting with steam… raising temps to 60 degrees C will kill a lot of germs and most spores. Steam cleaning raises temps far higher than that, as well as removing growth media. It’s far more than a wipe-down.
could you add isop alcohol to the steamer to help?
Thanks for your review. How long does the SC2 take to heat up. And around how many minutes can you use it until you have to refill or wait for it to heat up again.
Probably well worth it, just for the car seat cleaning alone!
its best buy man
I love this one.
Wow. nice vid. thx. but what about the exterior? can we use this machine on the hood? for example; first, pre-washing with a proper shampoo and water, then using the sc2 with a towel, wash and dry? do you recommend this or would it harm the paint, or leave scratches?
Great video! Thanks for sharing the stream cleaner. I'm definitely getting a stream cleaner. Idk why cup holders and other parts of the car are not removable and dishwasher safe.
How do the attachments stand the heat? Many steam cleaner's attachments wear out quickly from the heat.
Thank you!!
Nice
Would you recommend this or have any other to clean the seats of a car?
Can you make a video on how to clean the whole car ? My car is supposed to have a gold-ish color but it's almost black from the inside 😂 And I want to clean the outside too and the tires and the motor and all. Please if you can do a video on a full car wash with which machines to buy and which products to use !! Here's a subscribe for the great content !!
What do you think is something around that price point you like better
To disinfect with steam hold it over an area for 30 seconds according to karcher
Good video
I have done!! But I think it can damage the paint, my car is black. I ask??? If it touches the painting like I do, am I not damaging the painting? because I notice the microfiber cloths are all black with paint color.
Thanks for the video
How practical and effective is steam cleaning? I experimented with a budget handheld steamer and wasn’t impressed. It loosened gunk on plastic surfaces but didn’t degrease. Furthermore, the steam wasn’t forceful. It was more akin to fog, which made it impossible to see what I was cleaning. I think I’ll stick to cleaners.
With a proper machine -not this water spray but say McCulloch MC1375- you would be amazed how much dirt it can clean from all surfaces. I use it to mop my floors, without using any chemicals and gives me much better results compared to nasty smelly allergy inducing (asthma) pinesol stuff :) I also used it on my car once but since I already keep my car tiptop, steaming it is not usually required.
can i use it to degrease engine bay? especially in the gearbox area, old greasy stains in the engine..
looks like you know what you are talking about. Much more than me =D have you heard of EVO 304 from a company called Tecnovap? it might me waaay overkill. 8bar pressure...180degrees celcius....says it has only 5% water in the steam. Do not know if that actually is a thing. That sc2 machine...how "hot" is the steam?
What about cleaning the Windows of the car?
What is the watts of the SC2?
Would you steam first then apply Apc or apply Apc first then steam?
Is this a replacement for wet vacs?
Or would soapy water, some agitation and a wet vac result in cleaner carpets?
Also, are shop vacs better than carpet cleaners, since they often have way more powerful engines?
Steam is like above 100 degrees Celsius
Is it safe on plastic
Dashboard
Seats ?
My karcher sc1.0202 when I fill it with 1ltr it overflows but when I tilt the steam cleaner the water level goes down how come it does that it says it holds 1l?
You need to let people know they should use distilled water or they will eventually run into issues.
Depends where you live. We don't have 'hard' water where I am, and I doubt tap water is going to do any harm unless you're going to not empty any excess when you're finished.
Have you tried cleaning engine grime with it?
Can I use this to do engine cleaning?
Have you used it on the engine bay?
does it kill viruses? thanks!
Can you use this INSTEAD of APC on the interior plastic/dash surfaces? Just wondering, because it could save me quite a bit of time if that's the case
I have the SC3 Premium, can I also use it to clean the exterior?
Aren't you risking rust inside the seat belt mechanism?
Lol has no clue 😂
How would it go on canvas seat covers?
I just bought it for 70euros, barely used 1 year old machine. Let's see how it works...
Is it good for outaide too? Plsease somebody answer me its jmportant
Is there another machine you might use that addresses the excess water issue?
McCulloch have some quality steam cleaners that get a lot of attention from other detailers. Unfortunately for me in Australia they're not as accessible as Karcher
Can i filled up hot water to Sc2 water tank?
The nozzle you chose covered a broad sweep, there are narrower jets available from the clip-on nozzle cover tips. Also a “cold” day is relative, temperature and humidity data would be more helpful. I’d suggest a dry atmosphere with low or indoor, domestic humidity and reasonable airflow to draw away the steam via ambient thermal action. As you want to get a dash clean does it recommend this method or, specifically not, in your driver’s manual,? Warranties from self-induced condensate damage are either rare, or prohibitive.
Can this be used to clean the exterior of the car and remove dust ?
Yes. As a bonus it will remove the paint/finish too.
I use it for my exhaust tips, carwindows and chrome trim but not really on the paint. You can use it on the paint as long as you keep moving don't heat the paint up to much.
How do you manage to get that much steam out of it? My SC3 makes make half that amount of steam and when it does its not a continuous steam power.
video was filmed in the early morning when it was colder? ;)
nice video as usual... have you ever tried cleaning alloy or any metal wheels with this steam cleaner. Wonder if steam alone would lift the dirt or you'd to spray wheel on?
Thank you! At this point not yet but I'm keen to give it a go. Might still benefit from using chemicals along with it when it comes to baked on brake dust
no no no, no way would I let that ANYWHERE near my dash, steam and electronics is a bad combination
Y tho?
Should have seen my gas stove in my kitchen after using the steamer, it blew the enamel off around the burners.
Will it be good for cleaning the engine??
Sure would be!
Apsolutely
hello friends, can someone help me, I found an old karcher sc1002 in the cellar, with the safety cap completely blocked, I had to force it to open, now I have it cap is bare (without the black cover and spring etc), but when I close the metal part of the cap, it comes out of the pressurized water, through a very small hole in the middle
I checked how much the cap costs: 45 dollars !! real theft since the karcher today isn't worth more than $ 20 so it's not a good buy. my question is, can i find a standard plug, universal or otherwise, on aliexpress or amazon, ebay etc? (not more than 10 dollars otherwise it is not worth it, it is too old)
I thought of another trick, maybe I can plug the hole in the middle with something, making it waterproof, I will open it each time with pliers, but the time to find a solution?
hole in my opinion has only one role of reassembling the plastic cover by way of safety
i wouldn't recommend steam cleaning the rim of steering wheels tbh
And spraying hot steam onto the infotainment system? 😳
I personally wouldn't use it on interiors at all. Boiling hot steam on/near LED screens, fragile headliner(steam could easily soften the adhesive that attaches it), Alcantara, gauges and electronics is never a good idea. Maybe good for a deep-clean of the foot pedals but even that is more mess than it is worth.
Is this cordless (with a battery inside)? Or does it have to be connected to power outlet all the time when we use it?
Power outlet
What is the cost in India ? Mumbai
Hi, by the way all Kärcher Steamers actually disinfect surfaces from bacteria and famous viruses such as the “c” word. All the steamers have this certification including the SC2.
Is this effective for bed bugs please comment?
no, you need special eco solution for dust mites or even chemicals for others, better buy new mattress
Using steam to clean delicate materials, car instrument panels and leather, you would have the worry of water spitting out and it realy would not be worth it as you would have to make a very quick pass to avoid heat damage, I would not jeperdise a clients vehicle, this should realy be used for carpets and fabric seats. The correct cleaning solution and detailing with soft brushes is the correct and safer way. I worked as a fire and flood technician and we relied on chemistry and movement to remove all stains definitely not steam. If you look at the video carefuly the food and mess was added. Just be careful with high end tempatures.
Can it disinfect ? What do you all use to disinfect your cars on daily basis ?
You said there is superior stuff out there. Like what??
Jetvac is more professional grade I believe and the McCulloch MC1275 is really popular too but mainly in the USA due to easier access than here in Australia
can clean windows blinds
The steam generator cleans the joints between the ceramic tiles well. Hard-to-reach places. Slits. But keep in mind that this is hot steam! You can just ruin the leather steering wheel, the leather seats. You may have the plastic come loose from the dashboard. The steam generator can be used to wash the engine. And for the interior, it is better to use a tornado, a washing vacuum cleaner and most importantly-good chemistry ( cleaning liquids)
Парогенератор хорошо чистит швы между керамической плиткой. Труднодоступные места. Щели. Но имейте в виду, что это горячий пар! Вы просто можете испортить кожаный руль, кожаные сиденья. У вас может отклеиться пластик от приборной панели. Парогенератор можно использовать для мытья двигателя. А для салона лучше использовать торнадор, моющий пылесос и самое главное- хорошую химию ( чистящие жидкости)
Mine broke down very fast. In overall, i'm not a kärcher fan. Cheap build products
HM these steam machine
Can i use these for my car extereur? (Carroserie)
does it kill mites in cars?
I bought the SC5, total crap, dont buy.
can you give more details, im considering but so they start to look useless
great video, very crappy steamer!!! i had one, an SC2, which i used no more than 10 times over a period of 3 years. the steaming was good but the cap would get stuck. in the end i could not open it. i tried everything. although karcher is normally a good product this particular model is one to avoid. flawed in design with no solution from karcher.
This is not an issue, but a feature: thermal protection preventing you getting burned when opening too hot boiler ;) However, I can agree: for pro use cases delays it is causing are not nice.
Threaded things do get stiff if not in use for long periods of time and if there is a buildup of limescale this will make it worse, Like any machine it will need maintenance and they do give recommendations for this as well as supplying a fluid for limescale for use with this machine.
Its good for professional use?
Sure is!
Omg that car was disgusting! Lol
Really could have used this when I detailed a Toyota pickup owned by a chain smoker. Had to use soft scrub with bleach, scrub sponges and razor blades to get the crap off the windows.
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Can you steam clean my car 😫
Be weary near plastic.
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This Karcher is a pile of crap. You are not telling the truth about them.
I have one of these overrated machines. Sure they steam, but it is the waiting time for the water to heat up, then the constant having to stop during steam cleaning so the water can re-heat up. It may be cleaner than a mop, but it takes 3 to 4 times longer to do your floors with a steam cleaner. They are also poorly put together items. Wheels come off, the nozzle broke on mine had to get that replaced, etc, etc. So the build quality of the Karcher steamcleaner is poor and the usability of the Karcher steamcleaner is equally poor as you are waiting all the time for the water to heat up.
Example a hallway with a mop and drying off after, is no more than 5-10 minutes work and it will be clean.
STEAMCLEANER - you have to stop and start, stop and start to allow the water to heat up, upto 20 minutes to do what a mop can do in 5-10 minutes. Logic says why spend out on a Karcher, when you can have a quality mop that reaches every corner and does not require recharging to heat up the water.
Load of tot Karcher products are, overrated, end of.
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Problem is most of the spots youve cleaned are easily cleaned with a cloth. They are just junk. If the karcher was $99 ok, but they arent. They are overpriced junk.
The fact that you had your hand in the steam shows just how bullshit they are at cleaning.
Waste of money my friends.
I like the new car smell so I'll give this steam clean a miss 👍
He looks like a bootleg mark whalberg
Been detailing for 8 years now , I use this machine and had zero issues. Yes there is excess water as stated in the video. But all in all. 9/10 for sure - happy derailing lads
Is your SC2 made in China?
Do you recommend adding like bleach or chemicals cleaner like from chemical guy to the steamer for better smell?
@@Minhcla never mate, I just use a deodorising oil
@@bhaskaraagustiarso9087 I think so
Dá para fazer uma limpeza completa no interior do carro. Sem reabastecer durante o processo?