Dry steam cleaning
Dry steam at 180 °C, no chemical detergent. Removes ingrained dirt, disinfects and deodorises deeply while using only 1 to 5 litres of water per vehicle.
What is steam cleaning?
Steam cleaning uses dry steam projected at 180 °C under low pressure. No chemical detergent is used. Steam alone removes the toughest grime, eliminates bacteria, mites and mould, and deodorises deeply — including stubborn sources such as tobacco or pets. The process is compatible with every type of vehicle, including those with leather or delicate fabrics that traditional detergents would damage.
Observed benefits
No marks, no chemical residue, total preservation of leather, plastics and delicate fabrics. Steam at 180 °C eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and germs — particularly useful for shared vehicles, fleet vehicles and family cars. Water consumption is minimal: 1 to 5 litres per vehicle, compared to 100-200 litres for a traditional wash, with no polluting discharge.
When to choose it
Steam cleaning is ideal before reselling a vehicle ('like-new' effect), to restore a family car with pets or young children, to disinfect a shared professional vehicle, and to clean leather or delicate fabrics that detergents would damage. It also addresses allergy issues by removing mites and inhaled allergens.
Ourfour-stepprotocol
A rigorous, chemical-free intervention in 1 to 3 hours depending on the package.
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Inspection
Complete examination of the vehicle: upholstery, plastics, carpets, bodywork. Priority areas and material specifics identified (leather, alcantara, technical fabrics).
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Dry steam at 180 °C
High-temperature cleaning that removes the toughest dirt. No detergent, no aggressive rinsing. The material stays intact, only the dirt is broken down.
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Disinfection
Natural antibacterial treatment using steam. Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, mites and allergens without any chemicals. Vents and headlining included.
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Finishing
Microfibre drying, surface protection on request, visual quality control. The vehicle is returned ready to drive, with no residual moisture.
Ourthreepackages
Choose according to your needs and the condition of your vehicle. All packages are carried out at our La Ciotat workshop, with a free loaner vehicle on site (subject to availability).
Exterior
From €59
Bodywork, rims, windows, seals, handles. Ideal to refresh a vehicle without interior work.
Interior
On quote
Seats, carpet, headlining, dashboard, vents, interior windows. Full disinfection included.
Complete package
On quote
Exterior + interior + treatment of persistent odours (tobacco, pets). Our most requested package.
Limits of the process
Dry steam is highly effective on organic dirt (grease, dust, biological traces) and on disinfection. It does not correct structural defects: torn upholstery, cigarette burns in carpet, deep bodywork oxidation. In these cases we redirect you to a specialised repair rather than offer a clean that wouldn't deliver the expected result.
Water footprint divided by 50
A traditional wash consumes 100 to 200 litres of water and releases surfactants and synthetic fragrances into the network. Our steam process uses 1 to 5 litres per vehicle with no polluting discharge. It is one of the most water-efficient automotive cleaning methods on the market, with no compromise on results.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about Bioclean's steam cleaning.
No, provided it is performed by a professional. Dry steam at 180 °C under low pressure cleans without soaking. Leather is actually revitalised: the product residues that dry it out are removed, and the material recovers its suppleness.
Allow 1h30 to 2h for a standard city car, and up to 3h for a large SUV or a heavily soiled vehicle. Duration also depends on the initial condition: a poorly-maintained vehicle requires more passes.
Yes, provided the sources are treated in depth: fabrics, carpet, headlining, vents. The complete package includes treatment of persistent odours. In extreme cases (daily smoking for years) several passes may be necessary.
Startingfrom
From €59
Entry price €59 for the exterior package. Interior and complete package on quote depending on vehicle condition. Carried out at our La Ciotat workshop; free loaner vehicle on site (subject to availability).
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All our services are carried out at our La Ciotat workshop, with a free loaner vehicle on site (subject to availability).