The conventional high pressure water based carwash is still a good way to clean your car but water restrictions and a global water crisis lead to the decision by Big Mikes to do research in order to find the correct cleaning methods with less water usage for the specific services it offers. Operational market research lead the Big Mikes team to bring its services to the customer.
The main aim of the new venture was to cut out long waiting hours at carwash spots, to provide a drop off and pick up service of vehicles on major services and to clean the vehicles to the customers’ satisfaction. Once Big Mikes found the steamer suitable to its needs, the decision came quite easy for the team. The cleaning method is one that George Maas, the owner and founder of the Big Mikes brand, strongly approves, one that provides the customer with exceptional cleaning outcomes and an all in all different clean feel to the car compared to a water wash.
We at Big Mikes believe that all young entrepreneurs should find ways to be innovative, not only to benefit the customer but also the environment. It is important to find new ways of working better and smarter in order to deliver a better service, keep staff and clients happy and keep Mother Earth smiling.
The steamer consists of a mobile boiler, fitted with a 20L diesel tank as well as a 20L water tank and a small on-board computer to keep the steam compressed at specific pressure levels. The water and diesel burn into a joint combustion of steam, allowing the opportunity to wash a vehicle with wet steam as well as dry steam.
The steam ejects at a high pressure and can be controlled depending on the distance from the surface of the vehicle. Water usage is cut by at least 85% compared to high pressure water systems which makes this method one of the best eco-friendly ways to wash a car. Because of the high pressure steam and temperature, chemical usage is cut to a minimum which decreases the risk of damage that can be done to your vehicle.
One of the best ways to have your car cleaned is by ordering a steam clean by the Big Mikes team. The heat of the steam and the vapour parcels that fill all corners of the vehicle during cleaning eliminate the bad odours that may have built up over time, kill the bacteria and loosen the small dirty grinds which are then vacuumed effectively at a faster pace.
Steam cleaning your engine means that no high pressure water will be used on your engine. This allows for the cleaning of all types of engines as dirt and oil is loosened by the heat, and removed by the high pressure steam reaching all spots and corners.
This system can also be used on open carburettor engines as well as any sports/super car keeping the computer box safe from any water damage while cleaning with perfection.