Karcher SC3 Steam Cleaner Review | Steam Cleaning Car Interiors

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In this video I’ll be reviewing the Karcher SC3 EasyFix Steam Cleaner and demonstrating how I use it for cleaning car interiors.
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0:00 Karcher SC3 Steam Cleaner Review
0:25 Setup Process
1:19 Accessories Included
2:15 Interior Detailing Uses
4:01 Why Use Steam?
5:15 Pros and Cons
6:40 Alternative Steam Cleaners

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@khiz789 7 ай бұрын

One thing I particularly appreciate about your channel is not only your detailed descriptions of how you go about detailing each car, but also your analysis of the materials you use, which is incredibly informative and definitely assists amateur detailers like myself when deciding what to and not to buy. This is something I will absolutely purchase in the near future. Keep up the fab work Heather!

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! I’m really glad you find the videos useful 😊

@hippopotimusstew 7 ай бұрын

I purchased this steamer a year ago for the exact reasons you mentioned. A decent affordable option.

@Tim-82 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the review , definitely going to add this steamer to my detailing kit ❤

@davidsteel8468 7 ай бұрын

After I asked you about this steam cleaner a few weeks ago Heather I went out and bought it , really for my daughter’s Mazda 2 as she’s been away working all summer and came back with the car badly needing cleaned inside. Mostly caused by stage makeup on the interior surfaces. It was brilliant and £160 well spent in my opinion. It took it off the seat fabric and the surfaces she touches like steering wheel and dials etc. works a treat. It was great to get rid of some of the scum from the engine as well. Love the way you just fill it and carry on. Thanks again for the recommendation that few weeks back. Love the channel 👌

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

That’s brill David, really glad you’re happy with the purchase!

@nigelpayne4641 7 ай бұрын

Hello Heather, just like to wish you and your family a happy Christmas and New year, and also for your fantastic dedication to the detailing world, I have picked up some great tips from your videos, thank you so much

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Nigel I’m really glad you’ve found the videos useful. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

@bodgebodge1012 7 ай бұрын

nice one, I've had mine for a couple of yrs now and love the ease of cleaning it gives. it's a must have.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@chrisogrady1697 6 ай бұрын

Great video again Heather. Had been thinking of getting one so bought one yesterday. In Ireland these are €190 new. While this will be a great tool for my car cleaning routine it also is very handy for different jobs around the house. Looking forward to the next video.

@AutoCareHQ 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the new steam cleaner!

@Audittr2108 7 ай бұрын

I’ve wondered about a steamer for a while so this has been extremely useful.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching I’m glad it’s helpful!

@thedetailinghobbyist 7 ай бұрын

Great demo! I’ve got my eye on one of these for after the New Year, so handy to know it’s decent 👍

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Would love to hear your thoughts if you grab one

@eamonkelly2792 7 ай бұрын

Great video as always Heather, i was looking at buying a steamer, i was going to buy the sc2 but now im definitely buying the sc3, i hope you and all your family have a wonderful Christmas and New year

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Eamon! I reckon that’s the right choice. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year too 😊

@the_jnlt_channel 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a great bit of kit. Might have to do some steam cleaning on my own interior, does a great job. Great content as always 💪

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason! It’s definitely satisfying to do some steam cleaning

@esadetails 7 ай бұрын

I try to use the steamer as much as possible in my full interior detail package. It saves a a lot of time and make the job easier.

@MrMjohns 7 ай бұрын

Another great video Heather, thank you, wishing you and your family a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year when it arrives...

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year too 😊

@onepairofhands 3 ай бұрын

Nice presentation - thanks for sharing your findings 👍

@baccest 7 ай бұрын

Great review. I've had the sc2 for 3 years now. Still going strong. Just need to de scale it every now and again. Gets me through full valet using it on seats, carpets, matts and plastics on the one tank. Around £100 new.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LeeTillbury 7 ай бұрын

A good addition to the kit Heather. Have a great Christmas.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@stephens3749 7 ай бұрын

Thanks as ever Heather, your have probably just made up my mind on this.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful 😊

@MikesAutoDetailing 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic job explaining , happy holidays

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@marktrower2267 7 ай бұрын

Once again another fantastic and informative video Heather Merry Christmas and a Happy New year thanks for all the videos though out the year.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Mark, hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

@marktrower2267 7 ай бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Thank you Heather

@glenchaos9 6 ай бұрын

This video is very informative 🔥

@stevenbrown8857 7 ай бұрын

A steamer is absolutely needed, clean seats, trim etc and the air vents 😊 brill vid as always 😊

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kimnewling5728 7 ай бұрын

I'm slowly convincing myself that I need a steamer. Looks like a good one. Merry Christmas, Heather.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Definitely worth considering! Merry Christmas 😊

@joemurphy9594 7 ай бұрын

Due an upgrade in a streamer so think I'll go with this one in the new year. Thanks for the video and Happy Christmas

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, have a great Christmas 😊

@user-vv6gh6xo8c 7 ай бұрын

I have the same one. Really is a class act. Agree about the storage

@peterowen4456 7 ай бұрын

I was just thinking how germ laden most car interiors are and thought "this is the answer" but I now see how anti microbial products might be a better way forward for that specific purpose so thanks again for a really informative video. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Peter! Merry Christmas 😊

@jeffreyrobert9460 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on your purchase Heather . Here in the states, the McCulloch 1275 is a popular choice for delailers. However, it requires distilled water. So your unit offers a big advantage

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yep I’ve seen that one pop up on some American KZfaqr’s videos so it’s a shame we can’t get it here

@johnyoung5687 7 ай бұрын

More car maintenance magic from ACHQ.

@darrenboston342 6 ай бұрын

These are fantastic machines👌

@richard73 7 ай бұрын

Well done on 25k subs 👍👍

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@peemick 7 ай бұрын

Interesting choice, and great price. I was looking at a dupray neat steamer earlier in the year, just forbthe car, which has a welded steam tank, which seemed better, but I can't beat that price

@greymark420 7 ай бұрын

i recently bought a new car, one of the best decisions i made was to have rubber mats. So much easier to clean, hardly any dirt on the carpets which can be a nuisance to clean.

@DavidHalfordsLane 7 ай бұрын

Looks a very useful tool, Heather. I’ll put on my list for probable new year investment. Great review. Thanks.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@jorgeaceves2068 7 ай бұрын

Hi Heather I hope you are well and congrats for your new steamer and I want to tell you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year always with your Family, Best wishes 🇨🇦🙏🎄🎄

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jorge, hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

@jorgeaceves2068 7 ай бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ thank you 👍

@johnbrown3951 7 ай бұрын

My wife bought a steamer a good few years ago at great cost and used it only a couple of times until I took it outside to clean my dirty alloys and broke the nozzle and never used it again. I should really order another nozzle and give it another try as it could be useful as you suggest for rubber mats and trim. My wife won't use ours again as she bought a steam mop and it works for 95% of what she bought the original one for. Have a good Christmas and New Year and I look forward to your content in 2024.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching John, hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year

@markmoore6264 7 ай бұрын

A very fair and honest review.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@matthewr1990 7 ай бұрын

Another good video Heather. I’ve had a little portable handheld steam cleaner for years that I’ve got out on occasions but it is limited in use. Maybe I should think about a dedicated and better one. Anyway Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Merry Christmas 😊

@jamienevill1768 7 ай бұрын

I have one from a company called Efbe Schott (German, I presume), which I've had since before turning professional. It's old school with a pressurised tank, but the capacity is 1.5 litres. Oh, and it also came with a steam iron attachment free! However, now, I would choose Karcher and probably the same model you have.

@bigbadtony01 7 ай бұрын

a great bit of kit for around the house as well as the car. love the fact ive got the same model as the Queen of Clean lol

@DaveBaldwin-jj2kb 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic big of kit Heather iv got the same one I love karcher products they last years

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

I’m really happy with mine too!

@coletorrens1121 7 ай бұрын

Another great review Heather. Think I'll take the plunge and add one of these to my kit. Your channel is a real boost to both pro's and week end end warriors alike. Still loving the review style, and the fact its real world, experience you share. As a fellow pro, I've never yet regretted purchasing anything you have recommended. I am struggling with a number of Ford Rangers that have come off lease atm, which have been worked as road crew and are caked in mud, am going through TFR like crazy. My favourite Crudzilla does the job but is not cost effective for this volume of trucks. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!!

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that kind words and I’m glad you’re happy with the purchases! Have you tried Koch Chemie Greenstar as a pre-wash? It’s very cheap and works well at 1:5 to 1:20 depending on the dirt level

@coletorrens1121 7 ай бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Actually I am a big GS fan, but the stuff in the arches and on the chassis rails is stuck hard, I am presuming its got some kind of concrete it there! I shouldn't have taken this fleet on but did i so as a favour for a Main Dealer. Not my bag at all to rescue abused stuff like this but they do give me quite a bit of high end stuff and their valet guys just weren't getting to grips with it! I've used Nielson L826 before on 4x4's with great success, but struggling to find a local supply right now. I've done 9 of the 16 of them! Will report back if i find a wonder cure!

@ShaksWD 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a really great steam cleaner Heather 😊

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

It’s definitely handy to have!

@michesbianan 7 ай бұрын

I have the same SC3. It is very effective in cleaning headliners to like new condition.

@ArmDayEryDay 2 ай бұрын

Don’t do this. It may look great but it heats up the glue that bonds the headliner to the roof panel. You’ll cause the headliner to lose its bond and begin to fall. Please please be careful doing this.

@Ecdetails 7 ай бұрын

Hey dope review

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Eddie!

@paultaylor9652 7 ай бұрын

I don't think you could get a more thorough video on a product than that Heather.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul!

@ASTMA193 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@simonpj145 7 ай бұрын

Great post and very interesting. Feels like probably an accessory too far for your own car if you keep it pretty clean anyway but can definitely see the value to you

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for watching Simon 😊

@flavoursonly 7 ай бұрын

On a really dirty seat, like a barn find, would you recommend, drill brush 10/1 fabric cleaner, steam, then extraction, or extraction, then steam, or no need for both, in my head utilising a bit of heat would help a lot on baked in 20 year old stains. Cheers great vid

@moonc4lf 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@gs_mick 7 ай бұрын

I have this steamer and love it ❤

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

It’s very useful!

@Bull1the1Great 7 ай бұрын

I am planning to buy it by the end of this year. I was waiting in case there will be some Christmas discounts but I doubt it. I will get it in Bauhaus which offers 5 year warranty...

@bartoszlisiak2542 7 ай бұрын

Super Video 🌹❤

@stephenjones6902 7 ай бұрын

Great info Heather I have a steamer like this but have not used it on the car 😂

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Haha give it a try!

@stephenjones6902 7 ай бұрын

Will do 😀 have a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for all your great videos.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, hope you have a great Christmas and New Year too 😊

@mr5string 6 ай бұрын

Hi Heather, would it be possible to use a water/APC mix to make cleaning a bit more powerful? Great thorough video as usual, thank you

@AutoCareHQ 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :) I wouldn't put anything other than water in the steamer itself but I've seen some people spray the chemical onto the surface first and then agitate with the steamer for a deeper clean

@user-td2lh4px9z 7 ай бұрын

Looks good i was thinking about getting a steamer but was unsure which to choose as there is a few brands out there.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@DarrenJMHughes 7 ай бұрын

We all love a bargain and this one looks like a steal and will earn its keep quickly no doubt.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Definitely, can’t argue with the cost!

@khanhhienqb 9 күн бұрын

Looks like a perfect steam cleaner for car. But how about cleaning a couch? Did you try with this machine ?

@Scyths1 22 күн бұрын

I'm currently looking to buy a steam cleaner for my car. I have also found a lot of comments recommending Karcher but I've generally had a bad experience with them long ago with other products so I'm quite hesistant to go for them. Plus I don't find them to be making good car detailing products, just run of the mill general work products, which instantly makes you realise why they gave you a brush with very stiff bristles. Same reason they have idiotic products like brush heads for their power washers in order to supposedly wash the car more easily. So I'm looking for alternative brands. I was wondering if you had any recommendations if you had looked into other brands aside from Karcher for a good steam cleaner ? Thanks.

@GarethWong Ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks. Curious do you need to (how) descale it? As we have hard water in our area.. or we must use deionised water?

@AutoCareHQ Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. With this SC3 model you just get a new one of those cartridges. I think they need replacing every 75 hours approximately www.karcher-center-chemtec.co.uk/karcher-sc-descaler-cartridge-1003-p.asp

@michaelm1739 7 ай бұрын

Great channel. Have you found any problems with using the steamer on leather seats and steering wheels? Have a good Holiday Season and please keep making these videos

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m not a fan of using it on leather personally just in case I’m dealing with anything recoloured and to avoid potential shrinkage

@michaelm1739 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your reply I agreed why invite trouble when it’s not necessary I do like your recommendation to steam the pedals

@shkico4513 7 ай бұрын

2:57 is that vacuum cleaner part for karcher or is that something else?

@littlelegs6532 7 ай бұрын

Recently purchased sc3 and I had the same problem as you in that every time I pressed the button it would squirt a jet of water before turning to steam and this happened every time if the time span was longer than say 30 seconds before pressing the trigger again so I returned my unit

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Ahh that’s a shame, fortunately mine doesn’t sound as bad as yours was!

@Anthony-no9ji 6 ай бұрын

I've just bought the refurbished SC3 of Karcher and it's on B&Q for £140 brand new 😮

@chrisanders748 6 ай бұрын

I managed to get mine from B&Q today 😂

@iainhaddow1388 7 ай бұрын

Can you use steam on Alcantara without damaging the fibers

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Nope I wouldn’t use it on alcantara

@DetailsNMe 7 ай бұрын

For really dirty interiors…is it feasible to spray cleaner on the surface first…and then use the steam cleaner to sort of agitate and spread the product before coming back with a microfiber to mop up the excess??

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

I sometimes use that method if it’s a really grotty interior!

@seanharrison7181 7 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity are steamers safe to use on materials such as leather and alcantara?

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t use them on those materials personally

@paulsj3273 7 ай бұрын

Great content. Readers be aware not to use a steam cleaner on Alcantara fabrics.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! And good point 😊

@gavd6726 7 ай бұрын

Good video Heather. I've thought of buying one of these myself. Must be good for engine bays where you don't want loads of water to clean it safely. *Congrats on the 25k subscribers. 💁🏻‍♀️🎉

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I appreciate it!

@SPRODETAILING 7 ай бұрын

Like 25 is mine❤

@philipcook9772 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and A.T.B for 2024.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you too!

@ryangillespie9645 5 ай бұрын

Would you recommend a refurbished one ?

@AutoCareHQ 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been really happy with my refurbished one, it’s a good way to save some cash

@jeffkraus1457 3 ай бұрын

Beware, I live in the US and found out the US version has a 1450 Watt boiler heater. The European version has a 1900 Watt heater. 450 Watts IS a big deal when generating steam. Somewhat disappointed in my US version. It's ok but...I noticed that steam generation pulses high/low as the H2O holding tank and pump transfers water to the boiler. I think KARCHER could have done better. ps... you need to run at least 3-4 tank fulls of H2O through the machine' cartridge in order to prime the steamers cartridge.

@TBR972 7 ай бұрын

👍🏽

@51jahlove 2 ай бұрын

It would’ve been nice to see the steam cleaner clean an already dirty seat, as opposed to it cleaning what appears to be a brand new seat.

@lilacgrove 7 ай бұрын

Dont use tap water in a steam cleaner, use de ionised water, this will prolonge the life of the machine. Great video as usual.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@micksumo 7 ай бұрын

So now full on fomo.... do I get this or the vax spotwash which is probably less useful but half the price reconditioned... 😝🤣🙈

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

Gotta get both now 😂😂

@micksumo 7 ай бұрын

Ughhh! Expecting to get trolled by not by the author! 😝🤣🤣

@mr.Bruutt 19 күн бұрын

Tank size of 1 metre ? haha nice

@AutoCareHQ 19 күн бұрын

@@mr.Bruutt i said litre lol

@mr.Bruutt 19 күн бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Didnt sound like it, but anyway nice job !

@1stfrompuertorico568 7 ай бұрын

First!!!!!

@occamsrazor1285 13 күн бұрын

7:29 Uh....don't do that... You're wiping away the rail grease. There's a yellowish grease that's supposed to be in seat rails. That's not something that ended up in there that needs to be cleaned.

@AutoCareHQ 13 күн бұрын

Or just replace it afterwards with grease that’s not covered in debris and will work even better 👍

@occamsrazor1285 13 күн бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Yes. If you have it. You didn't show that, am I supposed to just assume you did that?

@yaroslav1469 2 ай бұрын

Is she having difficulties talking?

@mrw2941 2 ай бұрын

It’s you

@EctopicElm00707 7 ай бұрын

I've owned, to my shame, two Karcher products - a pressure washer and a steam cleaner - both of which failed to deliver, let me down repeatedly and cost me a fortune. There's a saying "once bitten, twice shy" but I failed to listen to that advice. Never again. Buyer beware.

@AutoCareHQ 7 ай бұрын

What happened to the steamer?

@EctopicElm00707 7 ай бұрын

Hi Heather, well it worked really well at first, but after a while it developed what was presumably some sort of valve/regulator problem where it would either produce nothing at all or gush water all over the place. It went back to Karcher for repair three times. Each time it was returned - with Karcher saying it was now working perfectly - only for me to find it was actually in exactly the same state as when I sent it in. It was completely useless. I hope yours behaves nicely and doesn't let you down. When mine was working it was actually a good performer.@@AutoCareHQ