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title: "High-pressure, vacuum, carpet and steam cleaners: must-have equipment for any car wash"
description: "High-pressure, vacuum and steam cleaners are the three must-have appliances for guaranteeing professional cleaning in car washes: here’s why."
---

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# [High-pressure, vacuum, carpet and steam cleaners: must-have equipment for any car wash](https://blog.lavor.com/en/high-pressure-vacuum-carpet-and-steam-cleaners-must-have-equipment-for-any-car-wash)

 Written by [globalkult](https://blog.lavor.com/en/author/globalkult) | Aug 9, 2022 8:00:00 AM

When cleaning at home isn’t enough to **get your vehicle spick and span**, you need to take it to a **car wash**. The best professional products are available here to achieve an **excellent result** while preserving protecting 

your car, scooter or other type of vehicle, even large vehicles.

In order to **guarantee an excellent level of cleanliness, every car wash must have professional equipment to guarantee this result**: here are all must-have products.

## Car wash: all the essential professional equipment

Car washes **clean not only cars or scooters, but also large vehicles like camper vans, trucks or lorries**, and sometimes even, **military vehicles**. This is why it is essential to **choose top quality products** which guarantee **excellent standards of quality in terms of cleanliness and performance**. Car washes work at a **very fast pace**, so being able to rely on professional cleaning tools that are **hard-wearing, strong, reliable and made of durable materials** becomes highly important.

The **professional equipment that is essential in any car wash** includes the following:

- [**Professional high-pressure cleaners**](https://lavor.com/en/search/high-pressure-cleaners-pro/) for use with hot and cold water, ideal for **cleaning the exterior of the vehicle**. They use water pressure to remove stubborn dirt and reach hidden parts;
- [**Professional vacuum cleaners**](https://lavor.com/en/search/vacuum-cleaners/), ideal for **cleaning interiors** such as seats, mats and drink holders;
- [**Carpet cleaners:**](https://lavor.com/en/search/vacuum-cleaners/) vacuum cleaners with a pump to inject a water-based solution into the upholstery that is extracted into the collection tank. For cleaning all the car upholstery;
- [**Steam cleaners**](https://lavor.com/en/search/steam-cleaners-pro/), perfect for deep-down cleaning and efficient sanitisation. The heat of the steam **eliminates up to 99% of germs and bacteria while removing stains and ingrained dirt**.

All these products **provide an excellent and versatile performance thanks to the numerous compatible accessories included**, so you have the **right product for all your needs**. Once you’ve identified the solutions required for **professional cleaning in car washes**, it is important to **choose the right products** for a sound investment.

## HLR: the perfect high-pressure cleaner for car washes

An excellent **professional high-pressure cleaner** that is highly suitable for car washes is the [**HLR**](https://lavor.com/en/product/professional/high-pressure-cleaners-pro/hlr36072-00179/), a hot water model available in a variety of versions which differ in capacity, pressure and type of motor. This high-pressure cleaner is **excellent both for small and larger-scale car washes**, for handling a substantial workload and fast work rate.

**The HLR high-pressure cleaner**:

- has a **nickel-plated brass pump head** which guarantees greater long-term strength and durability. This coating preserves the pump from any damage that could be caused by continual use of detergent, thus reducing deterioration through cavitation;
- **1450 rpm** for greater long-term durability of the motor pump;
- **Vertical diesel-powered boiler** with a steel heating coil.

This model also includes a **variety of compatible accessories**, such as:

- The **350 bar gun, 45 l/min and 160°C,** with ergonomic handle for easy washing of any type of vehicle;
- The **700mm stainless steel lance** maintains the water pressure and flow rate thanks to its range, guaranteeing excellent washing results under the bodywork as well;
- **High-pressure nozzle**, to thoroughly and effectively clean every part of the vehicle, from the largest surfaces to the smallest details;
- The **high-pressure 10-metre 350 bar hose**, ideal for reaching every part of the vehicle, regardless of its size, such as the top of high-sided trucks or buses.

## Professional vacuuming with Taurus PR and Costellation IR

To **clean the interior of any** type of vehicle, it is important to use a professional vacuum cleaner, such as the [**Taurus PR**](https://lavor.com/en/product/professional/vacuum-cleaners/taurus-pr40004-00008/). The **key features** of this product are:

- the **3 extraction motors with by-pass cooling**, equipped with independent switch-on to progressively increase their performance;
- the **tilting tank**, for quick and easy emptying in just a few moves;
- the **cloth filter for easy cleaning** of the vacuum cleaner and simplified routine maintenance.

The numerous accessories included **can be combined thus customising the Taurus PR depending on the use**, so you always have the best tool for the surface and type of dirt you need to vacuum.

Completing Lavor’s range for **total and professional vacuum cleaning** is the **Costellation IR**, a handy wet & dry vacuum cleaner and carpet cleaner with injection/extraction function, ideal for **removing all types of dust and liquids and for washing upholstery and seats**. Costellation comes with a **complete carpet cleaning accessory** and its main features include:

- an **injection/extraction upholstery washing system**, which leaves surfaces clean and dry;
- the **tilting tank** for easy emptying;
- **2 extraction motors with by-pass cooling**, with independent switch-on.

## The new ETNA range, for total sanitisation

The [**GV Etna-R**](https://lavor.com/en/product/professional/steam-cleaners-pro/gv-etna-r45004-00037/) steam cleaner with vacuum function is the ideal solution for **cleaning and sanitising any type of vehicle**, guaranteeing an **excellent result in terms of vacuuming and sanitisation,** thanks to the 165°C steam and 7 bar pressure. The **main features** of the **new GV Etna-R model** are:

- **improved user-friendliness**, thanks to the control panel, two ON/OFF switches with indicator light, steam flow regulator and warning lights to monitor steam, water quantity and any maintenance required;
- **unlimited autonomy** thanks to continuous boiler refilling;
- possibility of **accessing the drain hose without removing the head**;
- **maximum safety** thanks to the 2 safety thermostats, 1 pressure switch and 1 mechanical relief valve.

The [**GV Etna-R FOAM**](https://lavor.com/en/product/professional/steam-cleaners-pro/gv-etna-r-foam45004-00036/) model also combines all these benefits with the **dense foam cleaning function,** for easy, clearly visible distribution, thus avoiding unwashed, missed areas. The dense foam also guarantees deep-down cleaning.

**GV Etna-R** includes numerous accessories for **complete and professional cleaning**, such as the **carpet accessory, glass wiper with steam nozzle, angled brush, extension hose and 3-brush set** (PEK, stainless steel and brass).

Offer your customers a **top-of-the-range cleaning service with the Lavor professional line**. Choose **hard-wearing, versatile and high-performance** products to guarantee the **best result against any type of dirt**, even the most stubborn.

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