Question on Cleaning Car Carpets

**stemyx** · 08-01-2013, 01:54 AM

Hello autogeeks, I'm curious on how to clean car carpets by hand because I unfortunately do not have a steamer or extractor and i have a few questions:

1. What products do you use to achieve this job?

2. Is it okay to rinse the carpet with water and wait for it to dry?

3. Any tips or tricks on how to clean them more precisely?

I am more curious on my question if it is okay to rinse them with water because i don't want the carpets to stink or take forever to dry.

Thanks In Advance!

**Rsurfer** · 08-01-2013, 02:20 AM

Folex...agitate, blot with a white cotton towel and done.

**jamesboyy** · 08-01-2013, 02:24 AM

i use resolve carpet cleaner or a Apc,you can hose down your removeable floor mats and set them to dry over night,if you have a shop vac then you can use a foaming carpet cleaner then vaccum it all up/ leaveing the carpet nearly dry

**stemyx** · 08-01-2013, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by jamesboyy

i use resolve carpet cleaner or a Apc,you can hose down your removeable floor mats and set them to dry over night,if you have a shop vac then you can use a foaming carpet cleaner then vaccum it all up/ leaveing the carpet nearly dry

Okay thanks!

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**BillE** · 08-01-2013, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Folex...agitate, blot with a white cotton towel and done.

AGREE! That stuff is GREAAAAAAT (my apologies to Tony the Tiger).

As to 'hosing down' the carpets...DON"T! Remember you have both a carpet layer AND pad underneath. Get the pad wet, well, it will take forever to dry properly. Note, I'm saying carpets NOT carpeted mats (those come out).

Bill

**MikeN** · 08-01-2013, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Folex...agitate, blot with a white cotton towel and done.

If you are willing to spend about $100 pick up a green machine auto and use the Folex in there as well. But if not this process is still great on its own.

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**stemyx** · 08-01-2013, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by MikeN

If you are willing to spend about $100 pick up a green machine auto and use the Folex in there as well. But if not this process is still great on its own.

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Interesting! I think I might get one.

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**MikeN** · 08-01-2013, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by stemyx

Interesting! I think I might get one.

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I got mine frim Amazon. Look for the auto version, it has a heater and a longer power cord and if my memory is correct it was cheaper then the regular green machine that offers less.

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**stemyx** · 08-01-2013, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by MikeN

I got mine frim Amazon. Look for the auto version, it has a heater and a longer power cord and if my memory is correct it was cheaper then the regular green machine that offers less.

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Oh thanks! I saw some reviews about it and its impressive!!

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