How to clean weather tech floor mats?

[BrianMcLeod]

So I know I should know how to clean these but I have a truck and they get muddy, so when I clean them they do not look that clean? How do yall get them looking new again? Thanks - Brian

[jcb27]

I spray mine with APC and then use my soap bucket for my wheels and use a tire brush to scrub them. Seems to work OK. I've also wiped them down with CG's Innerclean when they're not that dirty.

[ryandamartini]

Pic + scrub with apc. Degreaser if really bad. Pressure washer thrown in the mix if the color is different than it is supposed to be heh.

[hoyt66]

Here's how I do mine when they're really dirty.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tips-techniques-how-articles-interacting-discussion-forums/89211-how-i-clean-my-all-weather-mats-winter.html


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[rockinrandall]

Are you referring to when they begin to fade a bit? Mine are almost 5 years old and around the 3 year mark I noticed the drivers side wouldn't "bead" water after I cleaned it. The passenger mat would. I assume from not being beat up as much. The driver's mat still looks black, just gets more wear than the passenger.
As far as cleaning them, wet them....scrub with soap or APC and rinse. I stand them up in the garage to dry and then put 'em, back to work. They are easily the best protective mats I've ever owned.

[Ebg18t]

Clean them with APC, them maybe use something like dLux for long term protection?

[FUNX650]

I use Weather Tech's Floor-Mat Cleaner and Protector products:

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[DaHen]

Mine don't get as dirty as some of yours.
But when I'm in the mood to clean my floorliners, I throw them in the shower and scrub them down using WeatherTech's official TechCare floorliners & floormat cleaner.
Then brush on some of TechCare protector.

After all that, ten minutes after the kids climb into the car, the floorliners are once again dirty, ha. But they had their few minutes of cleanliness.

[KMdef9]

When I have the time, APC with my trim brush to scrub them.

Tried ONR for a quick wipe down when doing the wifes interior today. Using a MF it worked very well.

[Supergus1]

Mine don't get as dirty as some of yours.
But when I'm in the mood to clean my floorliners, I throw them in the shower and scrub them down using WeatherTech's official TechCare floorliners & floormat cleaner.
Then brush on some of TechCare protector.

After all that, ten minutes after the kids climb into the car, the floorliners are once again dirty, ha. But they had their few minutes of cleanliness.
Hmmm.... maybe you could put the mats AND the kids in the shower! You know, multitask!:laughing:

[Nutbolt]

i use meguiars apc and a brush when necessary. then rinse clean. no oil based or slick protectants, one if in a truck you can slip climbing in and two the protectant can get transferred from the liner to the pedals from your feet...if your foot slides off the pedal at the wrong time it could be really bad.

[AutowerxDetailing]

APC with a magic eraser works really well if they are all scuffed up with shoe marks.

[DaHen]

Hmmm.... maybe you could put the mats AND the kids in the shower! You know, multitask!:laughing:

lol. I use the shower technique in the winter.
But in the summer, the floor liners get washed on the driveway. Then the kids and everyone gets hosed down. Even the dog.
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[07gtcs]

Here's how I do mine when they're really dirty.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tips-techniques-how-articles-interacting-discussion-forums/89211-how-i-clean-my-all-weather-mats-winter.html


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I borrowed this trick yesterday and worked great ! May need to treat them next time, but darn they look much better.

[mpkav]

I've been searching around to find a good way to clean my mats. Washing with soap and water is fine but after they dry they seem a little faded. Obviously 303 or armor all will make them slippery. I had some Meguiars 40 vinyl and rubber cleaner and it worked great!! They look new again without being slick! I just thought I would share!

Meguiars #40<br>Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner protects rubber, plastic & vinyl interior surfaces. Meguiars # 40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner and (http://www.autogeek.net/meg40vinrubc.html)