Steam extractor vs hot water extractor?

[Preachers Sheets]

I have been looking at machines for quite some time now to clean car interiors as well as my stuff within my house. I have come down to:



steam vapor machine (just shoots steam)

hot water extractor (shoots hot water & has very strong vac)

steam extractor (shoots hot steam & has vac)



Any thoughts? I am leaning more towards the steam extractor because of the house cleaning but I just dont know if the hot water extractor would do more for bad stains. It seems like stain removal is done by hand anyhow and the extractor is more of a finishing tool.

[rwisejr]

Are there any particular units that you are considering. That will assist in helping decide.That way they can be compared. As all units are not equal

[StadiumDetail]

all the units have different uses. I`ve only used a hot water extractor, but it works by breaking up the dirt/stains with the hot water and also lifts deep down dirt/debris with the water volume injected into the carpet. I just can`t see the steam being able to duplicate this.



The steam would be great for surface stains, also for fabrics like auto seats where you don`t want to soak the foam underneath, just remove the stain on top.

[Preachers Sheets]

When it comes down to it I need both. I need the hot water extractor for the car and the steam vapor machine for home (pest control). Both are just kind of expensive.



The other thing is I own a condo that was built in 1979 and the amp rating for the condo isnt high enough to run a dual circuit hot water extractor; those suckers draw a TON of power.

[AeroCleanse]

The Desidero units from Vapor Chief can do steam and hot water.

[Accumulator]

...The other thing is I own a condo that was built in 1979 and the amp rating for the condo isnt high enough to run a dual circuit hot water extractor; those suckers draw a TON of power.

I bet that might be the big make/break factor.



Oh, and note that a good extractor is *VERY* useful around the home too (I just did our front staircase`s carpet this Monday).

[Preachers Sheets]

The Desidero units from Vapor Chief can do steam and hot water.

I remember seeing that specific model.



Do the vac power (lift) and nozzle psi compare to a heavy duty hot water extractor?

[DrivingImpressions]

I use a Desiderio and it is great. I have also used a hot water extractor. Overall use, I think steam is the way to go. I would caution buying a Vapor Clean product though. I originally owned a TR5 and had some problems with it. Upgraded to the Desiderio, and even though I love it, I am experiencing problems with it also. And the service is not all that great. To do over again, I would buy a steamer and use a shop vac. There are some good reviews on this website, just search out steamers. Hope this helps.

[dustyplace]

I use a Desiderio and it is great. I have also used a hot water extractor. Overall use, I think steam is the way to go. I would caution buying a Vapor Clean product though. I originally owned a TR5 and had some problems with it. Upgraded to the Desiderio, and even though I love it, I am experiencing problems with it also. And the service is not all that great. To do over again, I would buy a steamer and use a shop vac. There are some good reviews on this website, just search out steamers. Hope this helps.

What kind of problems are you having with the Desiderio? We`re thinking about the Desiderio Plus. Also, Vapor Clean is the manufacturer so the service problems are concerning ~ especially at around $1500. What store or site did you purchase from? Do you think the service problems are product, manufacturer, or vendor related?



You`ve definitely given me cause for pause here... :nervous:

[AeroCleanse]

Kevin has them for $1,299



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[dustyplace]

Thanks for the info. I sent an inquiry as it looks like that`s the Desiderio, not the Desiderio Plus.