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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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do not put floor mats in washing machine..........luckily it was just one..............looks like an alligator chewed on it.

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Ouch...LOL!
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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In the future...One of those cheap carpet cleaners works good.
Or some woolite/water, spray bottle, fine bristle brush and jet vac is the less expensive way and they come out great.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Guilty of it myself. I ended up with a very small hole in the backing that isn't noticeable. Next time I'll just wash them with a carpet cleaner.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Perfect time to get some Lloyds...
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Perfect time to get some Lloyds...
Correct! Is the significant other buying your story?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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they are lloyds
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Originally Posted by jack5hd
they are lloyds
Ohhh is right! Looks like replace, question is with what??????
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Originally Posted by jack5hd
they are lloyds
In view of that, let me be the first to say what everyone is thinking----- What the **** were you thinking?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Man, what did the mats do to the washing machine??
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jack5hd
they are lloyds
I guess that explains their warning not to wash them in the washing machine.......

Oh well, chalk it up to "$hit happens"
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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I've done it as well lol.... Live and learn...
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I wash them with Dawn and a brush then hose them off and sun dry them on the patio.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
In view of that, let me be the first to say what everyone is thinking----- What the **** were you thinking?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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I've used the power washer (and spray degreaser if necessary) on stock floor mats in my other cars and it has worked well.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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No worries. I do stupid **** all the time. Like waiting too long to replace valve springs (cost of about $900) and having to basically rebuild the motor (cost of about $9,000).

I'd say your mistake is an acceptable one. A momentary lapse of reason as opposed to sheer stupidity.

On a positive note, Windex is a great small spot remover in carpet. Very cheap and everyone usually has a little laying around somewhere.

Enjoy your new mats when you get'em.
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I WAS THINKING ABOUT CLEANING THE MAT..A WASHING MACHINE CLEANS THINGS...........YOU WOULD THINK A CAR MAT WOULD BE AS TOUGH AS BLUE JEANS AND SUCH............THAT IS WHAT THE **** I WAS THINKING.............I WAS WRONG
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I've put matts from all my cars in the washer over the years. The trick is to have the carpeted surface on the inside, rubber facing out. They come out like brand new.
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