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Steam vs extractor

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by fish2keel, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. Dec 11, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    fish2keel

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    Hey guys! I've been going back and forth on which to get next. A steamer or an extractor? I have a full cloth interior but the wife's car is full leather, if it matters.
     
    fish2keel, Dec 11, 2021
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  2. Dec 12, 2021 at 12:26 AM
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    TundyMcTunra Irrational people are not often convinced by facts

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    They are two completely different machines serving two completely different purposes. 30+ years as a self employed detailer and I never felt the need for a steam cleaner, not saying you couldn't use one on your car, but it wasn't part of my arsenal. On the other hand the extractor was used almost daily.

    Steam cleaner = hard surfaces
    Extractor = cloth surfaces
     
    Last edited: Dec 12, 2021
    TundyMcTunra, Dec 12, 2021
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  3. Dec 12, 2021 at 12:31 AM
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    alb1k, Dec 12, 2021
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  4. Dec 12, 2021 at 5:08 AM
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    Yall rock!! Thanks :)
     
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    I want to get one of these but there are so many bad reviews on the hose breaking where it enters the handle-and it's not repairable. Have you had any hose issues?
     
    Rocko9999, Feb 8, 2022
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  6. Feb 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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    I've used both...they each have their place. If you have the budget, you can pick up on of the Bissells and a McCulloch steamer and not spend a fortune.
     
    briarpatch, Feb 24, 2022
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