Best Steam Cleaners for Cars: Leave Your Car Spotless and Stain-Free

This ultra-sturdy and powerful steam cleaner for your car generate a great amount of steam, making it one of the best at removing stains and giving your car that fresh new look. It comes equipped with 1500 watts of steam fighting power and is fully heated in about eight minutes. We also found it releases continuous steam, so you can focus on the spots that need the most attention.

The large tank holds up to 48 ounces of water, giving you around 45 minutes or so of steam cleaning capability. That’s plenty of time to make sure you get a nice even clean throughout your entire vehicle. A feature we enjoyed most is how extremely mobile it is. It’s built with a high-quality set of large wheels, capable of rolling along without issue. It comes complete with a 15-foot long power cord, capable of reaching the outlet while giving you enough maneuverability. It’s also fully loaded with 18 accessories, including brushes and floor mops.

We do recommend wearing ear protection while operating the McCulloch MC1275, as it can be quite loud in enclosed spaces. Some consumers also say the plastic is cheaply made and comes apart after several uses. You may also have to use more elbow grease to scrub areas the steamer cleaned.

This is one of the best car steam cleaners for those who need extra mobility to get around their vehicle. There are no long hoses to get in the way of your cleaning routine. Its small size saves you time and energy from having to heft around larger steam cleaners. Coming in at about 12 inches by 10 inches, this compact cleaner weighs a whopping 5 pounds.

PurSteam says not to be fooled by its stature, this thing can put out quite a lot of power. It’s rated to generate up to 30 percent more steam power than other models, making it both a lightweight yet heavy-duty little steam cleaner. It also comes packed with nine accessories to help you on your cleaning mission. These include an adjustable nozzle to reach tight spaces and around or over corners. It’s also rated to heat up fully at around three to four minutes.

However, while PurSteam claims their handheld pressurized steam cleaner reaches a high temperature quickly, it may, in fact, take a bit longer to fully heat up to proper cleaning power. It also doesn’t seem to stay hot enough long enough, so you’ll be using your time waiting for it to heat back up again.

One of the best features we found about this steam cleaner is its ability to switch between its two modes for a continuous release of steam. It’s also easy to tell when you can start the steaming process; a green light informs you it’s good to go, while a red light means the water temperature is above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

This multi-purpose steam cleaner also comes with an 11-piece accessory set included with a jet nozzle, two extension wands, and a handy measuring cup to help you reach deep crevices or behind small spaces to remove stains. The tank is able to hold up to 48 ounces of distilled water, giving you a lengthy running time of 45 continuous minutes. 

While this is one of the best steam cleaners we found, it lacks in mobility. The wheels are smaller than other heavy-duty steam cleaners, meaning they get caught up more easily on cords and holes. It also can take a while to heat up, while it may say it takes five minutes, you may be waiting a lot longer to reach steam levels.

This steam cleaner comes with 20 accessories, including an angled nozzle, scrub pad, scraper, squeegee, and nylon brushes. It has a 48-ounce water tank that heats up in approximately 12 minutes and supplies up to 90 minutes of steam. It has a 10-foot-long steam hose and an 18-foot power cord. The steam pressure is 58 PSI.

Features include variable steam control as well as a steam lock for continuous steam. The machine is lightweight, rolls easily, and is easy to use. It comes with two extenders for the wand for extra maneuverability, and overall the accessories are very useful. The gauge is a nice extra, and the steamer is great for cleaning everything from your car seats to the engine compartment. The company also provides a two-year satisfaction guarantee.

However, the accessories have a tendency to pop off the wand, and there is no way to securely store the hose when you're not using the machine. Also, the steamer may exhibit slight problems with the pressure that cause it to occasionally squirt out water.

This steamer has a 48-ounce water tank that heats up in under 10 minutes and produces steam for up to 45 minutes. It comes with a 15-foot power cord with an integrated wrap, a carrying handle, a 6.5-foot hose, and 15 accessories, such as scrub tools, utility brushes, and a jet nozzle.

This machine has a very large water reservoir and it is easy to move around. You can lock it into the "on" position so you do not have to hold the button down for continuous steam. It removes dirt and grime without the need for a cleaning solution, and it's very hot and powerful with consistent pressure.

The biggest complaint about this steamer is that most of the attachments are not very good and fall apart easily, particularly the scrub pads and brushes. Also, the extension wands are a little flimsy and bend with little pressure. The hose may also fray after a short period of time.

This steam cleaner has a 51-ounce water tank that heats up in nine minutes to reach 226.4-degrees Fahrenheit. It produces up to 40 minutes of high-pressure steam. It has a trigger for continuous steam cleaning, is ETL-certified, and will automatically shut off when it runs out of water or the boiler temperature gets too high. The machine comes with a 16-foot power cord, two extenders, and 18 accessories.

The Costway steamer is powerful, sturdy, effective, and easy to use. It gets hot really fast, is easy to move around, and works well with both the extended mop and handheld steamer gun. It can access hard-to-reach corners and the instructions are easy to follow, so setup and operation are trouble-free.

One downside is that you can't control the temperature or the amount of steam that it emits. It also gets so hot that it can be hard to hold the handle without wearing a glove.

The Comforday steam cleaner comes with nine accessories to clean everything from your car's interior to its rims. It works on a variety of surface areas and is chemical-free. It produces pressurized steam for 15 to 20 minutes and gets as hot as 270 degrees Fahrenheit. The machine also has a safety lock and safety cap.

This steamer is designed for small cleaning jobs, and it's very portable and compact. It heats up quickly, is very easy to use, and the attachments are practical. It's great for removing stains from car upholstery, and it's an excellent value.

But since this is a smaller unit, it doesn't produce steam for a very long time. Also, the cord isn't particularly long, and you have to wait for the steamer to cool down once the steam stops in order to refill the water tank. There have also been some complaints that it doesn't have high enough pressure.