Review: Simoniz Electric Pressure Washer & Wet/Dry Vac

[xg3]

I posed this in RFD.. but just want to share it here.

I had a Simoniz 1600 or something from couple of years back, after 2 years of service... Can't complain.

So i went to CT this weekend and bought one of this guy. It is a Electric pressure washer and vacuum cleaner at the same time! The greatest thing is, it is a wet VAC also which means you can clean your fabric interior at the same time too now.

Construction seems robust... pressure washer is great, comes with 2 nozzles. Comes with 2-3 vacuuming tips. They really took a try this time to make it ergonomic, nearly all the accessories fit back into the machine, so it is a neat little package. Also has an accessory bags for whatever doesn't fit.

Back to the cleaning... I drive a BMW Z4, so the first thing i wanted to test out is the wet vac, as you need to wait for the top to dry before you 'should' open the top...

Pressure washed the car, put in detergent on, spray with low pressure, wipe with those little cotten glove, and pressure wash again. Car is sparkling clean.

Next i vacuum the top of the soft top to get the water out... its even better than i thought!!! it even vacuum tiny dust particles that was trapped in the fabric!

Washing the interior carpet is now a blast... pressure wash off the dirt... flip it to vacuum, and suck out the water.

It really makes the job of regular car cleaning alot easier. I would recommend it to everyone.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...08474396673731

As far as bad reliability with Simoniz models, only time will tell!

[Kevin@nextmod]

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Edit* this one should work....
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

[kaval]

Sounds good. I might pick this up myself.

[theurgy]

Will it accept boiling water (for removal of salt stains..)?

[xg3]

umm... i am not sure

[bigwood29]

Canadian Tire is pretty good for having these (pressure washers) on sale every few weeks. Or they do a $10 off over $50 deal. I'll be sure to check it out. Keep us posted. Thanks.

[Swerny]

Will it accept boiling water (for removal of salt stains..)?

you won't need boiling water if you're using pressure

[theurgy]

Or at least very hot water... steam pressure cleaning is the best for removing salt stains.. Kaval.. if you pick this up lemme know how it goes.

[bigwood29]

On sale at Canadian Tire starting this weekend for $199.99 (save $80). I'll be checking it out.

[mEtH]

AWESOME! time to look in to picking one up this weekend.

[Fobio]

just curious...how do you pressure wash the inside of your car? even if washing the carpets, wouldn't you get everything else wet?

[LockOut]

I've been wondering that for a while...