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Krohnj94
02-10-2017, 12:43 AM
How does everyone use there steam cleaners to clean cloth seats? What attachments is everyone using and is there a certain technique your using?


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Coastalf350
02-10-2017, 06:33 AM
Triangle attachment with a cotton or cheap microfiber rubber banded around it does the trick for me

Pre treat
Scrub and steam
Vacuum away


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TTQ B4U
02-10-2017, 08:43 AM
How does everyone use there steam cleaners to clean cloth seats? What attachments is everyone using and is there a certain technique your using? Autogeekonline mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=87407)

Pre-Treat with Folex or Ultima Interior Shampoo Gel, Steam with Triangle Attachement, Spray / extract with a portable cleaning machine, wipe with White Terry Cloth towel. I mix a little white vinegar in with the steamer/extractor to help bring the PH of the chemicals down a bit too.
AutowerxDetailing
02-10-2017, 11:03 AM
My cloth upholstery cleaning routine is:

1. Vacuum and Tornador to eject loose dirt and dust from the surface.
2. Pre-treat with Meg's D101 APC @ 10:1.
3. Scrub with steamer and 2" round brush.
4. Scrub with triangle attachment w/ MF towel wrapped around to lift and grab all the dirt.
5. If there are still stains I will use the fine point tip of the steamer to focus more water and heat on the stain.
6. If all that fails I move over to stronger, specialized chemicals and heated extractor.
Krohnj94
02-10-2017, 06:51 PM
I got a litttle hand held steamer and it comes with everything but a triangle attachment but does come with a bigger rectangular one pretty sure I could wrap a mf towel around it I'm assuming it should work fine right


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Shane731
02-10-2017, 07:32 PM
Renny Doyle has a DVD all about steam cleaning if you are interested.

Vapor Steamers - Car Detailing school (http://detailingsuccess.com/vapor-steamers/)
Krohnj94
02-10-2017, 10:24 PM
Great thanks for the info Shane


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Mike@ShineStruck
02-11-2017, 10:59 AM
+1 triangle attachment and cotton terry cloth

As for my process, I dry brush then vac.
Followed by pre treat and let dwell..
Then I brush again then steam
Then you can go over with vac again if you like