Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning by GSRstilez

[GearHead_1]

Mindflux, when speaking of the original poster you should know that he hasn't even been on DC since late 06. This is definitely a resurrected thread. He did start this post in 04 which would put it at the same time of his thread over on Autopia.

[Mindflux]

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

Mindflux, when speaking of the original poster you should know that he hasn't even been on DC since late 06. This is definitely a resurrected thread. He did start this post in 04 which would put it at the same time of his thread over on Autopia.

Nod. I didn't look to see when he last posted here. Just thought it wasn't 'right' to have a How-To with Oxyclean with pictures of a car he detailed with products other than.

[RyansAutoDetail]

i am currently using a wash bucket with stain remover and house soap i also am using armor all oxy power carpet upholstry cleaner which i feel works very well in most cases !

pre soak, then spray APC and carpet cleaner, let sit for 3 minutes then i mitt out the rest with the soap solution and scrub it literally till i feel all the dirt and grime lifted to the top of the carpet surface then i shop vac it dry and keep scrubbing till i suck up all the water ..

if it doesnt dry perfect i go back a second time with light APC solution and brush and just vac up after

[flash gordon]

Originally Posted by RyansAutoDetail

i am currently using a wash bucket with stain remover and house soap i also am using armor all oxy power carpet upholstry cleaner which i feel works very well in most cases !

pre soak, then spray APC and carpet cleaner, let sit for 3 minutes then i mitt out the rest with the soap solution and scrub it literally till i feel all the dirt and grime lifted to the top of the carpet surface then i shop vac it dry and keep scrubbing till i suck up all the water ..

if it doesnt dry perfect i go back a second time with light APC solution and brush and just vac up after

I would ad a fabric softner afterwards to soften up the carpets/seats.(dilute1:3)

[Mr. Clean]

If the carpet fibers (or fabric upholstery) is stiff, that can be indicative of soap residue yet to be rinsed and removed.

Fabric softener would seem to result in quick resoiling if not rinsed completely out. Which would then render the step mute.

Does this thread still warrant "sticky status"? I don't know that professional "carpet men" are using this method for cleaning carpet or upholstery. JMO.

[black bart]

I hope they have changed this product I tried Oxy-Clean years ago and threw it out worst product that I ever used.
Also on my own vehicles I don't want to soak the carpet with any solution it is not necessary but I don't allow my carpet go until it requires such drastic measures.
Cleaning other peoples cars would be a challenge glad I don't do that for a living.
When walking past cars in a parking lot I can't resist looking into cars as I walk by them and some look like you should call a hazmat team.

Reminds me of the pictures Steve posted of his wifes car.

[Mr. Clean]

BB, I'm surprised at your disappointment with the OxiClean product. Assuming you were using it for laundry, I have found it to be a competent laundry boost product over years of use.

As for its use on carpet and upholstery, IMO there are a multitude of product specific options that I reach for first. Though OxiClean's marketing does note it's usage for carpet and upholstery stains.

[Bullitt]

Great write-up. Sorry for the long delay in a reply, but I feel like I've had a buffer in my hand for 5 months straight and am just now getting around to really diving into all the forums. I've used this method before, agitating with Megs 10:1 and also with Optimum PC 10:1 and both worked very well. One other thing I like to do is to put the Little Green clear plastic attachment on my Wet Vac to see what I'm extracting. Psychologically it makes me feel better. lol

[sullysdetailing]

Thanks for the write up but have you ever had Oxy Clean (the Granular) mess up the carpet, like remove the die.

[Larry A]

On my car I just use ammonia and water . One cup of ammonia to one gallon of water. Soak a towel in the solution and wring out and simply wipe your carpets and fabric seats , follow with a dry towel. It leaves fabric and carpets soft, leaves no residue to resoil, dry fast , and when the fabric drys the ammonia smell is gone with any other oders.

[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by black bart

When walking past cars in a parking lot I can't resist looking into cars as I walk by them and some look like you should call a hazmat team.

Reminds me of the pictures Steve posted of his wifes car.

hey my wife's van resembles that remark as it does again

Originally Posted by sullysdetailing

Thanks for the write up but have you ever had Oxy Clean (the Granular) mess up the carpet, like remove the die.

check the dates ..this thread is 5 years old and the OP doesn't post anymore

Originally Posted by Larry A

On my car I just use ammonia and water . One cup of ammonia to one gallon of water. Soak a towel in the solution and wring out and simply wipe your carpets and fabric seats , follow with a dry towel. It leaves fabric and carpets soft, leaves no residue to resoil, dry fast , and when the fabric drys the ammonia smell is gone with any other oders.

Larry you are very brave or have lost your sense of smell .. I won't even walk into a room where ammonia is used ... I get instant headaches

[Ronkh]

[xautodetail]

That is an awesome job. You make me feel like I overspent on a carpet extractor? It doesn't seem like you need one, but you must have one right? If so what for?

[JaredPointer]

Originally Posted by Ronkh

[Dwayne]

An oldie but a goodie. The OP hasn't logged in here since 2006.