cleaning cloth seats and carpets + problem

[mdporter]

This weekend I used my Bisell carpet cleaning machine on the interior of my fiancee's 1987 Toyota Camry. Just wanted to let all of you know that I checked it out today after it dried and the thing looks brand new on the inside!

I used the Bisell "green" cleaning formula and warm water + about two hours of continuous work. The amount of dirt sucked up by the cleaner was impressively disgusting.

I was left with one stain the cleaner couldn't get out... some makeup that had gotten into the cloth of the backseat in a spot. I was able to pull some of it off with the Bisell but the rest wouldn't budge.

What can I use to get rid of the rest of the makeup?

--Mike

[JasonC8301]

Good to hear your great results with the bissell. What Bissell cleaner was it? The portable hand held ones, or the bigger ones with rotating scrubber brushes?

Well for that one make up spot, try a spot remover made for cloth. Click on the banner on the top right of the site. It should go to Classic Motoring Accessories (CMA) Then click on interiors. There should be a few cleaners on that page. Eimann Fabrik Spot Remover, Stoner Xenit, and Eagle One Zap to name a few.

Happy detailing
Jason

[mdporter]

I've got some stoner xenit already ordered and on the way, so I'll try it first.

I have the Bissell big green, which is basically a shop vac with a pump for the cleaning solution. It does not have rotating brushes. I used the smaller attachments to be able to extract water from all the hard to get places in the car.

The Big Green is a great deal (about $120.00) and can be used for all kinds of stuff. My friends borrow it when they need to clean their carpets. The only drawback is that it is very noisy and requires the use of ear protection (earplugs or headsets).

[JasonC8301]

I'll try to find one on ebay for cheap or something, but probably not, I am going to try and get ahold of the deep cleaners with the scrubber brushes.

Hope you get that make up out!

Jason

[darbh]

Dry cleaners have specific solvents for specific kinds of staining substances. And, they deal with tough stains all day long.

If I tough stain problem, I would go to my dry cleaner (I have been going to him for a long time, so I am sure he would help me out).