Full Interior Steam Cleaning 2006 Ford Explorer "Grime" Package

**LMAutoDetailing** · 09-20-2011, 08:30 AM

Hey guys Brett here with Luxury Mobile Auto Detailing. Posting my first full interior steam cleaning job that I did with my Bissel LittleGreen ProHeat steam cleaner that I recently purchased (pretty much putting it to a good first test) . This vehicle belonged to my neighbor's daughter, I knew going into it I definitely had my work cut out for me as the tragic condition of this interior (before) was well-known among anyone that knew this family. I knew that seat removal was going to be mandatory in order to effectively clean the carpets. I was very pleased with the results I was able to achieve.
My Process:
Thorough Vacuuming/Brushing
Meg's APC (4:1)
Meg's APC+ (4:1)
Bissel LittleGreen ProHeat (filled with 10:1 hot water to APC+)
Meg's Glass Cleaner
Meg's #40 on Dash/All Interior Panels
BEFORES:

SEATS OUT:

VACUUMED:

TEST SPOT FIRST (BEFORE I JUST WENT TO TOWN) I WAS PLEASED WITH WHAT I SAW:

PASSENGER FRONT BEFORE STEAMING:

PASSENGER FRONT AFTER STEAMING:

PASSENGER REAR BEFORE STEAMING:

PASSENGER REAR AFTER STEAMING:

DRIVER FRONT BEFORE STEAMING:

DRIVER FRONT AFTER STEAMING:

A PIC OF DIRTY WATER TANK (BEFORE ONE OF THE SEVERAL TIMES I HAD TO EMPTY IT):

AFTER ALL CARPET STEAM CLEANED AND BRUSHED:

SEATS:
PASSENGER SEAT BEFORE:

PASSENGER SEAT AFTER STEAMING:

DRIVER SEAT BEFORE (I HAD MY DOUBTS ON THIS ONE!!):

DRIVER SEAT AFTER (MEGUIAR'S AMAZES ME AGAIN!!):

BACK SEATS BEFORE:

BACK SEATS AFTER STEAM CLEANING:

FINALS WHILE REINSTALLING THE SEATS (BY NOW IT WAS DARK OUT):

This interior was definitely one of the dirtiest I had come across yet. I got every stain as best I could. Overall about 9 hours went into this job. Hope you liked my work and please comment if you want!

**jaymz** · 09-20-2011, 08:48 AM

Wow! What a great job! What was all this grime? Looks like someone sprayed the interior with coffee.

How did the Green Machine hold up? Any life left in it? 9 Hrs is a long time. How much did you charge her? Would a bigger steam machine have shortened your time much?

**shoeless89** · 09-20-2011, 10:03 AM

Great job! Did you wear your bio-hazard mask while doing that car? I did a dirty interior this past weekend and used my BLGM and turned out pretty well. When I can I think I'm gonna drop the money and get a real deal 200+ degree hot water carpet extractor. They work SOOOO much faster and easier. But those are some of the best results I have seen yet from the Bissle!

**clintb** · 09-20-2011, 10:26 AM

Those pics are exactly the reason I have, and will put, husky liners in every new vehicle. Doesn't help the seats, but I've never had seats look like that anyway.

Great turnaround!

**LMAutoDetailing** · 09-20-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by jaymz

Wow! What a great job! What was all this grime? Looks like someone sprayed the interior with coffee.

How did the Green Machine hold up? Any life left in it? 9 Hrs is a long time. How much did you charge her? Would a bigger steam machine have shortened your time much?

Coffee, soda, dirt, dirt, ash, dirt, other unidentifiable substances...The Green Machine held it's own and still works great. Used it on my neighbor's Jeep the other day. The steamer is electric, I don't know if there is also a battery operated model. Yes a better steamer may have shortened the job by a few hours. But a better steamer also costs hundreds $more$. I'll PM you regarding the charge for this job.

Originally Posted by shoeless89

Great job! Did you wear your bio-hazard mask while doing that car? I did a dirty interior this past weekend and used my BLGM and turned out pretty well. When I can I think I'm gonna drop the money and get a real deal 200+ degree hot water carpet extractor. They work SOOOO much faster and easier. But those are some of the best results I have seen yet from the Bissle!

Yes I had a Haz Mat suit on

We all know the best tools help make the job easier and results even better. It's also nice saving $700-$1000 and achieving great results at the same time! As a developing small business this steamer is perfect for my needs right now. Thank you for your kind words!

Originally Posted by clintb

Those pics are exactly the reason I have, and will put, husky liners in every new vehicle. Doesn't help the seats, but I've never had seats look like that anyway.

Great turnaround!

Thank you!! Yes vehicle owners can do a lot to protect their interiors (often they do little). Your liners are a good practice.

**2kredbb6** · 09-20-2011, 05:46 PM

Wow! Unbelievable work there..

Gasoline and a match wouldve been my plan of attack..

**Desert Detail & More** · 09-20-2011, 09:15 PM

Awesome job!! That was a dirty interior.....

**matth9** · 09-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Great job on the carpets!
How did the floormats turn out?

**LMAutoDetailing** · 09-20-2011, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by 2kredbb6

Wow! Unbelievable work there..

Gasoline and a match wouldve been my plan of attack..

Lol.. I know it would have been a LOT more fun too.

I Appreciate the compliment very much!

Originally Posted by Desert Detail & More

Awesome job!! That was a dirty interior.....

I know man shocking what people are capable of isn't it? Thanks for the comment. I'm going to check out more of your work.

Originally Posted by matth9

Great job on the carpets!
How did the floormats turn out?

The floormats were basically trashed they kept spewing sand out of them no matter how much I vacuumed/brushed and beat them. I suppose I could have tried to pressure wash them out and then see once they were dry, but I told them it was probably time for new ones. They were just endless pits of sand. (maybe this is possible to remedy?)
Thank you!