Cleaning carpets?

[Threlkeld's SS]

I'm thinking about getting into detailing so I'm wondering what are you guys using tho clean carpets and upholstry?

[LIM3]

if you have a porter cable there is a few brush pads offered http://www.autopia-carcare.com/cyclo...t-brushes.html

[Threlkeld's SS]

Ok thanks. How do I dry the carpet without it being damp. Wet vac?

[LIM3]

Originally Posted by Threlkeld's SS

Ok thanks. How do I dry the carpet without it being damp. Wet vac?

hmm, i havent cleaned a rug yet. maybe someone with more knowledge on the matter can chime in

[WiSSDiver]

It really depends on how soiled your carpets are and how embedded the dirt is into the nap of either carpet or seats. I always vacuum the whole car first before I start cleaning, but also keep the vacuum handy as clean because as you treat, you break up more junk that you don't want back into the seats or carpets.

There are few different techniques from brushes and carpet cleaners (Adams Upholstery & Interior cleaner is my personal Fav) to brush attachments for your PC (previously mentioned) and auto detailing steam cleaners. Master the upholstery cleaner and hand brush technique first so you get a feel for how much chemical / cleaner to use. You shouldn't be soaking it to the point of needing much more than the air and sun to dry out the interior.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...g_Carpets.aspx

Best way to dry is leave the doors open on a warm day, if you can pull it into the garage on not so warm day. The key is to get things dry inside so you're not dealing with a different problem later, however the quickest way is on a sunny day. If you're really soaking the carpets, you'll need to pull up any soaking or sopping liquid with towels, but I would hope you're not using that much liquid. Steam might take a bit longer to dry, but really cleans when combined with chemicals and a brush. (the steam loosens all the dirty and prepares it to be cleaned. )

In the end, don't over do it with product and take your time.

[Dtrimpi87]

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[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by Threlkeld's SS

I'm thinking about getting into detailing so I'm wondering what are you guys using tho clean carpets and upholstry?

You need to do more research... it is upholstery not upholstry. In detailing you really want to use the least aggressive cleaning methods first. So get a good mild cleaner and decent brush and work on your technique. Remember less is always more.

Originally Posted by Threlkeld's SS

Ok thanks. How do I dry the carpet without it being damp. Wet vac?

Whatever your method, the interior should never be made so wet that it can not completely air in a couple of hours.

The pros with high volume business use extractors.... the good ones are north of a 1000 bucks.

[Unknown SSRS]

I use a Bissle little green hot water extractor. cheap.. works well.. its not one of those expensive extractors but it does the job.. well... but not for hi volume work.. I use it for my car and some clients part time.

[WiSSDiver]

Originally Posted by Dtrimpi87

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Not quite that big, more like this:

[jshaf]

I put Husky liners in right after I got my car, I just hit the corners around the liner once every couple months, keeps the carpet under it looking fresh, almost new! if I did I would probably use one of those foam sprays and vacuum when the day comes.