Portable Steam Cleaners

[whaler23]

I know we've all seen the informercials but has anyone ever used one of these for cleaning up in the engine room. I want to touch up the engines and was hoping to use something low pressure like this to help me do it. I found this unit at Target just don't want to waste 100.00 bucks if they are junk...

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.htm...=hand held steam cleaner&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

 

[DeeRow]

I use an "environmentally" safe degreaser, like White Lightning. Spray it on and use an old paint brush to work it in. Then I use a garden sprayer with water to rinse it off. I use a shop vac to pick up the dirty water. Some areas need to be done more than once, but it is easy to control.

Mark

 

[rsmith]

I know we've all seen the informercials but has anyone ever used one of these for cleaning up in the engine room. I want to touch up the engines and was hoping to use something low pressure like this to help me do it. I found this unit at Target just don't want to waste 100.00 bucks if they are junk...

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.htm...=hand held steam cleaner&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

My wife buys every gimick that comes down the pike. She bought one used it once and its been in the closet ever since. I think Ill take it down the boat and see what happens. Will report back.

 

[sandspur1966]

I bought one from Wagner, Ive used it to clean in the engine room, to remove stains on soft goods to decent effect.

I wouldnt call it a magic cure all but steam definitely helps.

 

[saltshaker]

I have a Shark steamer. Works great for cleaning tight spots, particularly in the bilges and ER. Don't know anything about this seller but here is a link to one on Ebay. Price seems good. I paid around $40-$50 for mine 5-6 years ago.

 

[Passages]

I bought a shark about 5-6 years ago after hearing all the rave reviews. I was not impressed. Worked ok on fresh, wet oil, but the old black grease- not so much.

 

[wsdemmer]

I bought a shark and used it a couple of times to clean my aircraft engine and then on to the DD's. Like a previous poster it does pretty good in tight spots but I would have to spend days on each engine with it do clean the whole engine. Previous poster with white lightening is the way to do it as that is what I ended up doing. Already had it so I am keeping it for those tight spots.