Steam hand car wash uses steam to clean your vehicle’s exterior. Steam is completely safe on your vehicle’s surface as it’s applied at a low pressure with just micro-fiber towels which is a car enthusiasts dream come true. The greatest benefit of steam hand wash is its eco-friendliness. It uses less than 1 gallon of water on average, requires no soap and has no waste water runoff as the steam dissipates into the air.

Steam cleaning has been used for industrial businesses for decades due to its efficient cleaning and sterilizing power. Services like carpet and upholstery cleaning have also commonly used steam, because it easily dissolves and extracts residue from any surface or material with out any damage. Auto detailers also have commonly used steam vacuums in order to clean seats and floor mats but these machines are limited to that primary function. Only until recently have machines been developed to fulfill this need for a mobile, eco-friendly, water saving and sanitizing car wash method. Many competitors have risen to the task, however the most popular machines are manufactured in Korea.

Currently many car wash businesses prefer to use a pressure washer or hose and bucket method. However the business landscape has already begun to change towards requiring eco-friendly practices in the form of water conservation. Many tunnel car washes are required to reclaim and re-use the 100’s of gallons used during a drive-through wash, while small auto detailers are turning towards water-less car wash methods. However these both have their drawbacks. The favored hand-wash system is only viable if a water conserving method is used. That’s what makes the steam wash so attractive, yet still this business practice lacks market presence. We hope to be able to serve while educating our clientele concerning the personal as well as environmental benefits when washing your car at the Carma Clean!

Steam car washing is an innovative concept that has been welcomed by earlier adaptors in many parts of the world; Europe, UK, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Japan and many cities throughout these regions. Thanks to its eco-friendliness, effectiveness and ability to conserve water, this method has been adopted by a few North American cities with strict environmental standards including; Miami, Seattle, and Los Angeles. We are excited about bringing this cutting edge service locally to Houston!