Cleaning carpet
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Davenport Iowa
Cleaning carpet
I have the seats out am redoing them so before I put them back in I thought I should clean the carpet its in good enough condition that it doesnt need replaced but needs cleaned some how. Do I use a cleaner that gets the carpet wet or do you use a dry base cleaner that you just vacuum out. Will this lighten the color of the carpet? Any suggestion on cleaning products?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lancaster South Carolina
The best stuff I have found is called Tuff Stuff, and comes in a red and yellow aerosol can. Available most anywhere. Spray it on, it foams up, use a brush to work it in, then a damp rag to finish up. Let it dry and you are done. Doesn't get it very wet and it has removed some very bad stains for me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Liberty Missouri
I don’t know if you want to go this far, but I pulled the carpet out and pressure washed it and was stunned how much better it looked. Since you already have the seats out you aren’t that far from pulling it in the front. I am assuming you don’t need to worry about the rear carpet. It’s just a thought, but you will be happy you did when finished.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Miami, FL
I don’t know if you want to go this far, but I pulled the carpet out and pressure washed it and was stunned how much better it looked. Since you already have the seats out you aren’t that far from pulling it in the front. I am assuming you don’t need to worry about the rear carpet. It’s just a thought, but you will be happy you did when finished.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Regina Saskatchewan
Go rent a carpet cleaner. Get the upholstery attachment with it. Do the carpets in your home and then use the upholstery attachment to do your vette. I do mine at least once a year. There is just a ton of dirt that comes out of a vehicles carpets. Those foamy carpet cleaners in a can are OK to use as a pre-cleaner on any stains.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Upstate New York
Go rent a carpet cleaner. Get the upholstery attachment with it. Do the carpets in your home and then use the upholstery attachment to do your vette. I do mine at least once a year. There is just a ton of dirt that comes out of a vehicles carpets. Those foamy carpet cleaners in a can are OK to use as a pre-cleaner on any stains.
Clean your carpets and score some points as well!