Considering an LGM, worth the time?

[nissenc1337]

Found one on Craigslist for around $40 but I don't want to waste my money if it's not going to produce results. My wife's car has a tan interior and is sullied(60K of typical wear over 2yrs) by the previous owner, kind of holds back the interior. I plan to use a cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/motcarupclea.html) and brush (http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-interior-upholstery-brush.html) followed by the LGM. I know it's cheap but I don't want to waste my time. Are these suckers all they're cracked up to be? Really wanting to restore her interior to new and this guy is portable enough for use in the house and vehicles.

I'm asking because I don't hear a lot about carpet cleaning on the forum so I thought I'd ask.

[Scott@IncrediblyDetailed]

If it doesn't meet your expectations just put it back up on CL.

I own the automotive version and put close to boiling water in it, works well.

[VroomVroom]

Just to make sure I'm on the right track.... Bissell Little Green? If so...

Not the fastest or most potent machine, and best for spot cleaning, but I really like mine. I've learned that the water needs to be HOT for it to be most effective, and for a job like yours I'll suggest you'll need to refresh the tank a handful of times, but it can certainly be done. I want to say I paid $100 new, and would certainly do it again. For $40....assuming it works fine...I'd jump on it.

[zmcgovern45]

Definitely worth $40. Pick it up and you'll be happy you did.

[nissenc1337]

Should have it thursday.

I've heard of using a microwave to superheat the water? My faucet produces water at 130F. Didn't know if that was hot enough.

Just so it's clear, you just put water in the machine. Solvent is used before to help break up the stain, correct?

[RhetoricMixes]

Its definitely worth the money, I have the other version of it called the Bissell Spot Clean but its essentially the same model I believe. Like stated before you will have to fill it multiple times if your doing the whole carpet.

[zmcgovern45]

Should have it thursday.

I've heard of using a microwave to superheat the water? My faucet produces water at 130F. Didn't know if that was hot enough.

Just so it's clear, you just put water in the machine. Solvent is used before to help break up the stain, correct?

Yup, I pre-treat the carpet with chemicals, scrub scrub scrub, and then use the LGM to suck up all the dirt and chemicals.

So yeah, just hot water goes into the machine... you can put cleaning solution in the machine, but I like to use just water (as I know most others around here do too) so that you can be sure you are leaving the carpets free of chemicals since you are effectively rinsing them out with the hot water and sucking it out of the carpet.

[nissenc1337]

This is all great info. I like to split the interior up in four sections and as this will most likely be it's first deep cleaning like this I plan to take my time. Should be a good afternoon project.

Has anyone used their LGM successfully on seat belts? same process I imagine.

Also, is 130F water hot enough?