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    Carpet stain removal help

    I have neglected my interior. Mainly because I work in the auto body field. I have a clean outside. I have no knowledge on cleaning carpets. I do not have an extractor. What I do have is a LGM by bissel, woolite, folex and a craftsmen wet/dry vac. I have been researching on how to go about cleaning my carpet. I just want to post up some photos to let you guys/gals debate if folex or woolite will take these stains out.






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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    Folex should do a very good job with those, especially with the LGCM. Spray the Folex on, let it sit a little, scrub, extract. For the dark spots, don't de afraid to 'soak' that area a little.

    The Woolite will also work but it does sud up a lot, which really isn't great for the LGCM. It could leave a soapy residue if it isn't fully extracted as well. I like a Woolite mix of about 10-15 : 1 for general all around cleaning. For carpets you could use it 6:1.

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    a vapor steamer would also work great with some apc cleaner too

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    Quote Originally Posted by bill walsh View Post
    a vapor steamer would also work great with some apc cleaner too
    what type of vapor steamer? also, what brush would I need?

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    I've always found Woolite to be too mild and foams far too much for carpet cleaning

    Carpets- 303™ Rug / Upholstery Cleaner & Spot Remover or Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover
    P21S Total Auto Wash (its active ingredient is d-limonene (citrus) a safe all purpose cleaner (APC)
    Woolite® Heavy Traffic Carpet Foam or Hoover Deep Cleansing Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    Folex has always work for me, I take it it didn't do anything for yours....Maybe Megs or DG APC 10:1 or even 5:1 could do the job....Keep us up dated....


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    Folex has always work for me, I take it it didn't do anything for yours....Maybe Megs or DG APC 10:1 or even 5:1 could do the job....Keep us up dated....
    I posted these photos to see if Folex would take them out. I have never cleaned an interior before. Vaccumed maybe.

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    What I do with fairly decent results I think is initially use Folex and work the area well. I dab it dry with cotton towels (white if you've got 'em). For the mats, same as above but then I power wash, use a MP cleaner (or leftover car wash soap), power wash well again and vacuum as dry as you can. You will need time for them to dry however, but that way you can add the groovy stripes and make it look unique (as well as very clean).

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    Folex is your friend! Just spray, let it sit a minute, agitate with a scrub brush (or a Cyclo brush on your PC or UDM), wipe with a white terry towel, vacuum. No more stains.

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    Re: Carpet stain removal help

    I have used the Dow Bathroom Cleaner with Scrubbing bubbles on carpet for years.

    Spray the carpet with the scrubbing bubbles and let it soak in for a minute. Then take a soft bristle brush and scrub the stains out.

    Works every time

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