VX5000 - quick review, more to come

[Bates Detailing]

So does this steamer not only help with interior cleaining, but replace the need for an extractor?

Also, can you buy a brand new car with new carpets, take pictures every day and when a year comes around clean them with the steamer? I just want to make sure it works. :P

I have pulled some ridiculous stains out..... but for some reason - one of my guys is even better than I am at using the steamer. I always make that his job lol..... I can say the steamer pulls out ALOT of stains, but I will get an extractor as well soon to help with those deeper stains that have been set in for awhile.

[maximus20895]

That's one thing that I believe I need is an extractor or just a way to pull out stains. Besides carpet cleaning what other uses are there? I heard that someone doesn't need any chemical to clean the interior or even the glass?

[BorisC]

Looks like the price went up $54 in the past few days.

[J.Thompson]

TN flood?!?!?

Louisville KY, parking lot flood from big rain. Car was not as bad and discolored as I was expecting. Stains all over the place came out no problem except one really red spot that is now pink. The thing I am most happy with is how great it eliminated the lingering smell of water, dog, and and human stench! Blowing vapor through the vents is a huge plus with oder elimination.

-Justin

[Bates Detailing]

Louisville KY, parking lot flood from big rain. Car was not as bad and discolored as I was expecting. Stains all over the place came out no problem except one really red spot that is now pink. The thing I am most happy with is how great it eliminated the lingering smell of water, dog, and and human stench! Blowing vapor through the vents is a huge plus with oder elimination.

-Justin

My gal was on I-24 about 2 hours before this happened.......


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5gYhLKwSp4]YouTube - Building floats down I-24; Antioch (Nashville), TN[/video]



She called me scared as hell - and I thought "nah...... just over exaggerating" !!! I will never underestimate her again lol!

Yeah the steamer is a beast and an awesome tool for sure

[ShineTimeDetail]

Yeah - it definitely shocks people with the power being that small and all. But 6 years + proves it is a beast in my eyes.

I got that vacuum the other day and it is nice but my other 2.5 horse I would say was fairly comparable....I think.

[Mr. Sinister]

Looks like the price went up $54 in the past few days.

Looks like the price is now $795. At this new price, are there other steamers that you guys would recommend?

[BorisC]

Looks like the price is now $795. At this new price, are there other steamers that you guys would recommend?

It was just $749 last week. Went from $695 to $749 to $795 in 2 weeks. Don't know if I should order one now. But if I wait will it be $850 by the end of the week?

[Mr. Sinister]

I already think that they're pricing themselves out of the mid-range market; which is why I'm looking for "next tier" recommendations.

[BorisC]

I did find this similar one at $628:

Vapor Clean Unilux 3000 Steam Cleaner (Free Shipping!) [VCU3000]

Seems ok but I haven't found to much info on it yet. It does have a lifetime boiler & heating element warranty. Anybody use this?