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The boiler and burner are the hearth of your steam cleaner. Without them, there is no steam. It’s important to have a burner that will quickly heat the water so that your car steamer can be up and ready to use quickly.
Fortador Pro Line are engineered with burners built by Lamborghini. These exclusive diesel burners enable detailers to start working on a vehicle virtually after turning your Fortador on.
Another key component of a boiler to keep in mind is its durability. You want a boiler that is built to last as once your boiler stops functioning your steam cleaning is rendered useless.
Lastly, the size of the boiler will dictate how long the steamer will provide continious steam without having to refill the tank and wait for the steam to build up. If car detailing steamer, like Fortador PRO line, supports connection to tap water it will be great time saving option
This is especially important for professional detailers as they do not want to waste time waiting for the boiler to be ready to use while in the middle of a job. The only caveat with a larger boiler tank is that it will carry more water which will make the steam cleaner for auto detailing heavier.
This feature is virtually nonexistent for most retail automotive steamers but it is a fundamental feature every professional detailer steamer should possess.
The parts should not only be easily purchasable online but should also be easy to install to reduce downtime when your cleaner needs repairs/ Without replaceable parts, you will be forced to replace the whole steam cleaner even if only one part stops working.
This is a feature that has professionals in mind and can be skipped by most DIY detailers. Steam is renowned for its cleaning and sanitizing power but automotive surfaces or stains can sometimes require specialized detergent.
For example, washing a car with steam will require special wax infused cleaners to give the paint a true high-shine finish after completion.
Some steamers include a detergent tank. Best overall Fortador PRO Max comes ready with 2 detergent tanks and heavy duty steamer Fortador PRO has 1 detergent tank, enabling detailers get continuous steam to clean and sanitize and decontaminate any surfaces quickly and chemical free.
For DIY enthusiasts and detailers that want a steamer as a supplemental tool, you will have to make a trade-off between mobility and power.
Smaller steam cleaners are clearly easier to move around and transport however, they will have smaller boilers and water tanks which will reduce their power, PSI, as well as endurance before needing a refill.
Fortador products have the perfect balance between mobility and power. No other automotive steamer comes close to Fortador PRO Line’s power, while its high-quality wheels make every machine easy to move around and transport.
It’s important to keep in mind the maximum temperature of the steam being produced as some interior surface may be damaged if the steam is too high.
For most car detailing steamers, this should not be an issue, but some commercial/industrial steam cleaners may be too hot for some automotive surfaces.
Lastly, high steam temperature can be great to pulverize salt and other similar filth, professional detailers should keep that in mind when choosing a steam cleaner to detail cars.
Fortador products enable pro detailers to choose which temperature to use while detailing, offering the ultimate versatility and flexibility.
Again this is a feature designed for professionals. With a vacuum, you can easily steam shampoo carpets and seats while vacuuming debris that is dislodged by the steamer. Without a vacuum, you will have to use a separate vacuum for this step which can be more time-consuming.
However, sometimes the vacuum incorporated in some steamers has a very low lift and a small vacuum tank, in those cases we recommend you skip the extra cost for the vacuum as it will not be very effective.
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Vacuums are great but an extractor is the ultimate carpet and upholstery shampoo machine. Combined with steam, an extractor can extract dirt and soil deep inside the fibers to renew any fabric back to new. Fortador steam machines can come equipped with both a vacuum and an extractor.
When using an auto detailing steamer as the central piece of your detailing business, you will likely be using diesel to power your steam cleaner. Diesel cost can rapidly become an important operational cost of your business and must be considered before buying to maximize profits.
Heavy duty steam cleaners Fortador PRO Max and PRO are leading in their class in fuel efficiency with up to $4000 in savings per year compared to asian competitors.
Regardless of the class fo car steamer your purchase, accessories will make or break your purchase. Steam alone is powerful but a car comes with various surfaces that will require a few key accessories for most DIY and prosumer steam cleaner.
While most professional steam cleaner for car detailing will have a high PSI and high steam temperature that the steam alone will take care of any dirt build-up or heavy stain.
Tools may include brushes, nozzles, and scrubbers. Fortador PRO Line can come with up to 3 hoses, enabling one machine to be used by 3 technicians.
The high PSI of each Fortador car detailing steamer is enough to clean, disinfectant and pulverize any stain, contaminants or build-up without other accessories, making the technician highly efficient without the need to consistently change the nozzle or brush.
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Steam car wash is the process of using steam vapor to clean a car’s exterior and interior. For decades steam has been a critical component of the cleaning industry due to its effectiveness and sanitizing power. Today, steam has become an ever-growing asset to the car wash industry. Fortador Steamers is leading the way by introducing the first commercial grade steam cleaner specifically tailored for washing cars!
The steam generated by the Fortador Steamers is hot enough to lift off any grease and soilage, produces enough pressure to break down dirt, and is gentle enough to not damage the surface. In less time than a traditional car wash, the Fortador Steamers not only thoroughly washes your vehicle, but also sanitizes the interior and refurbishes greasy engine parts anew. It can even also reach the tightest spaces and fittings that would otherwise be completely inaccessible with a pressure washer.We have a variety of accessories that compliment your Mobile Car wash; from extended length hoses and guns, to brushes for tough grime and spray bottles for wax and an added shine!
The Fortador Steamers allows car cleaners and detailers to take their business on the road. This convenient all-in-one system allows the customer to wash and detail anywhere and everywhere with little to no wastewater.
Producing barely any wastewater run-off, this machine can conserve the environment and save you costly fines from various municipalities that are often given if water and chemicals enter storm drains. By avoiding tough water disposal laws, you can conduct your business at an office park, parking structure, gated community or outside a country club. Even better, the effectiveness and efficiency of vapor steam allows one to wash a vehicle that is parked amongst many without spraying them, which would be unavoidable with a pressure washer.
A steam cleaner for cars is the go-to piece of equipment in car detailing and amatuer home detailing. When you start telling customers how much you can do for them, they will be amazed. When you thoroughly clean all of the areas possible with steam, they will be impressed by the results and want you back.Steam is safe and effective across almost every surface in a vehicle. The right commercial steamer will have flexibility and capabilities to do steam, car shampooing, detergent cleaning and other features.
There are really two categories of procedures or methods when using a car steam cleaner. Cleaning with steam as the primary agent is the one that often comes to mind first. Here the steamer is used with different gun ends and application techniques. You will use the steamer at different angles and distances from the surface. You will also use micro-fiber cloths and other cloths to follow up and cleanse the surface of the dislodged particles, stains and debris.
Extraction is another cleaning technique. A high-quality professional car steam cleaner should have extraction capabilities. Extraction is seen by many as the best technique for carpet and car upholstery. Here you will use extraction ends to inject and extract water with or without cleaning agents from the seats and upholstery. You will see the soil and particles as they are extracted.
A car shampooer is another feature some professional steam cleaner for cars have. This additional level of cleaning is often necessary for soiled carpets and interiors. The Fortador Pro Max steamer has all the capabilities you need for steaming, extracting and shampooing. That is important because you never really know what level of soil and dirt you encounter on a job until you get going. Get ready to clean it all without haste with Fortador.
Snow foaming is a technique in which a cleaning foam is sprayed on the exterior of the car. This thick cleaning agent soaks deep in the paint, glass and other surfaces of the vehicle. The Fortador Pro Max steamer is capable of rinsing snow foam the wet steam mode. With two three steam guns, no need to change hoses or tank hook ups, just press Wet mode on touchscreen.. Check out all of the potential cleaning areas a steam cleaner can take care of!
No need to use chemicals when you clean window swith steam. Clean exterior and interior windows streak-free by using the window steam tool. Don’t forget the moonroof. You can use a squeegee and a microfiber cloth to easily remove the residual steam.
Cleaning seats with an extractor can give the best results. You will not only loosen dust, dirt and debris, you will powerfully pull it up from the fibers of the seat. You can use a shampoo with the extractor for the most complete cleaning job. After the car cleaning job is complete, you can protect the fabric from stains with a professional fabric protector if you wish.
Carpet fibers house dirt and grime. Effectively clean and sanitize carpets with a steamer. We recommend you remove the floor mats and clean them separately. While they are out, steam clean the exposed flooring area.
The Fortador PRO Max can deliver a cleaning agent through the steamer. The cleaning agent will soak, loosen the dirt and breakdown stains. Different climates bring different types of car mat and carpet stains. Northern climates are famous for salt stains that build and crust up.Many drivers give up and accept those stains. A steamer can dissolve the salt stains as it penetrates the fibers for a refreshed look. Bring on the worst and clean it! The extractor can then be used to extract the steam and cleaning solution from the carpeting
No need to use chemicals when you clean window swith steam. Clean exterior and interior windows streak-free by using the window steam tool. Don’t forget the moonroof. You can use a squeegee and a microfiber cloth to easily remove the residual steam.
Cup holders get sticky and are tough to get in to and clean. Steam will liquify and dislodge pieces and stains and will easily wipe away with a cloth. Remember to clean the rear cup holders that may fold down from the rear seat armrest.
It is not always about just cleaning. It is also about a total clean and sanitized car. Take the items out of the glove box and put them in a zip lock bag. Flood the glove box with powerful and hot steam.
These areas get greasy and are often overlooked. Door jams can get scuffed and grimy as passengers enter and exist cars.Shooting steam into this hard-to-clean section effectively dissipates the dirt.Easily steam these small sections and wipe clean with a cloth. No scrubbing necessary.
Steam these large surfaces clean. Door panels can get scuff marks that may take a little more effort. Using a brush as part of your technique to reduce or eliminate these marks.
Keep the key operating components of a carde bris-free for the safest driving possible.
A dashboard is a high profile and focus area of a car’s interior. Dashboards house many functions and are always in front of passengers. Using steam to clean this hard surface works well.
You can keep vinyl and leather grab handles clean and sanitized with a car steamer. Keeping these clean in standard vehicles,passenger vans and busses is more important than ever. Feel confident in the sanitization power of a car steamer.
Just like a duct system in a home, the ventilation system in a vehicle gathers dust and dirt. Keep the air in the car cleaner by cleaning the ventilation system. Powering the steam through one section of the vents allows it to propel its way through the connected system. Showing customers this capability is always impressive.
Drivers and passengers use seat belts every trip. Seat belts are in constant contact with the people they protect in addition to the buckling and unbuckling. A steamer will blast and loosen dirt for easy removal.
Clean and sterilize this heavily-touched part of the car. A car steam cleaner will remove all the hidden dirt and grease that gets embedded in the steering wheel. Use a steamer on leather-wrapped and man-made steering wheels.
Cleaning the outside of shiny chrome or other metal exhaust pipes will keep these pipes looking their best. Clean on an angle to keep the steam from firing straight up the pipe.
This is another high-touch mechanism of a car. Clean it well with steam.
People load their groceries and many other items in these areas. Using a car shampooer on the carpeted areas and a steamer on the vinyl sections will keep these areas disinfected, ready for loading and showroom new.
Vinyl floors are common in cargo and passenger vans. Using a car steamer for this large area will remove the oil, dirt and other materials that get tracked into the vehicle. The powerful jet of steam will propel even the smallest particles that get built up around edges and seat bases. We recommend you remove the rear seats, if possible, for a thorough cleaning.
Steam sanitation takes on a higher importance here. Baby seats gather bacteria and become stained. Shampooing with a safe chemical and using an extractor will get the job done.
All that stepping to get in and out carries materials including shopping lot stains and gas station oil and gas. Using a steam cleaner is ideal for this sprawling surface.
Keep the power side mirrors free to adjust. Steam cleaning them will make them streak-free clean. Apply a ceramic coating for a lasting touch.
There are many areas on a car and truck where panels meet each other. The rear window meeting the side metal panel is an example. Using the steamer with the proper end blasts any small particles that collect there.
Spoilers are known to add style and accentuate the sporty look of a car or truck. Follow all the curves, edges and crevices of the spoiler. Portions of them are hard to get to and clean. Keep them clean with steam.
Use a cleaning or foaming agent if you wish. Steam is an effective and efficient way to wash any part of a car’s exterior.
Keep the front and back metal and rubber clean and shiny with steam cleaning. Applying the steam with consistent pressure will dissolve bugs and other things that have accumulated on the bumper. Use a protective coating, such as Fortador, to protect the bumper going forward.
Road chemicals, dust, dirt, brake dust and many other substances build up on car and truck wheels. Steam washing them will dissolve and easily remove these invaders. A steamer is the perfect tool for this area as it gets into all of the curves and crevices in what can be a labyrinth of a wheel.
Tires are a highly visible part of a car or truck. Along with the size and detail, the appearance and condition of the tires complete the style and profile of the vehicle. Raised white to black letters or details on a tire hold many particles that dampen and dull the appearance. A cleaning agent if often needed for tires. Use a steamer to compliment the agent for a 100% clean and showroom drive-off look.
There may be road chemicals, tar and other materials that build up in the wheel wells. Safely get up and underneath the wheel wheels with a steamer.
There is nothing like a clean and shiny engine. Engines become coated with carbon, oil and other greasy materials. A steam cleaner can restore an engine’s appearance to its near original condition. Steam is the right choice for delivering the right balance of heat and pressure. There are electronic components that run the risk of disconnection if a standard pressure washer is used.
You will want to use a cleaning agent and a degreaser for engines. The Fortador PRO Max steamer allows you to use up to two cleaning agents at a time to get the job done. With three guns, the steam function can be used concurrently with the cleaning chemical.
Remove the air filter cover and steam clean a dirty air filter to rejuvenate the materials. A cleaner car operation in on the way.
Keep the gas tank free of dust, dirt and grime with a good steam cleaning.
Emblems often complete the look of a car or truck. Emblems are large across truck tail gates and stand out on cars. Make them showroom-shiny as you get in between each letter with steam. No grime and all shine.
Grills make a statement as a car pulls up. Finishes from mat black to shiny chrome will all look impressive with a car steamer cleaning. Bugs and other road debris will all be blasted off.
Walk right up and get in the corners to clean a truck bed. No matter what it is used for, they all deserve a cleaning now and then. Debris of any kind, including leaves and small stones, will be blown and washed away with a steamer.
Nothing is out of reach of your steam cleaner for cars. There are many parts of cars and trucks that steamers easily reach that are otherwise challenging for traditional car washing. Steam penetrates and reaches every surface, regardless of the angle and shape.
Tar, tree sap, bird droppings, acidic rain are all things that can stick and challenge car surfaces. They can also challenge basic car cleaning techniques. Using a steamer can dissolve many of these invaders. They can be rinsed away or wiped off with a cloth when needed.
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