A steam car wash uses high-powered steam instead of water jets and brushes to clean cars. It is eco-friendly and effective in removing dirt and grime. It is growing in popularity, especially among luxury car owners, and is more environmentally friendly than conventional car washes.
A steam car wash is a building designed to wash cars using steam instead of water jets, brushes, and other potentially abrasive materials. High powered steam is sprayed into the vehicle and sometimes detergents are also used in conjunction with the steam. Once the vehicle has fully progressed through the car steam wash, it will be cleaned with microfiber cloths that help prevent scratches or clouding on the car’s surface. Of all the types of car washes available, this is the least common, but it is growing in popularity, especially among luxury car owners.
The first steam car wash was built and started operating in South Korea as a response to water shortage or cleaning problems. It was hailed as an eco-friendly alternative to more conventional car washes that use much more water and other materials, which was an important consideration considering the high population of car owners in South Korea’s largest cities. Steam washing is no longer just limited to South Korea, though they’re still not as prevalent as other car washing methods.
In most cases, detergents and soaps are not necessary to fully clean a car in a steam car wash. The steam is heated and propelled at a high velocity, making it an effective option for removing dirt, grime, tar, bugs, and other materials commonly found on car bodies. The interior and exterior of the car can be steam cleaned, although some interior materials should not be steam cleaned as high temperature steam can cause some damage. Much less water is used during a steam car wash than with a conventional car wash, and steam washing is more environmentally friendly because very little runoff is produced, leading to less, if any, gray water.
One of the biggest advantages of steam cleaning is the absence of brushes or other abrasive materials coming into contact with the paint finish. Brushes often cause haze or scratches on the car’s surface, which will eventually wear down the finish and dull the car’s appearance. Steam washes never use brushes to remove dirt, so it won’t scratch and the finish stays shiny. If the car needs to be dried after a steam wash, microfiber cloths are used to dry the car without scratching the finish.
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