imported_StyleTEG
04-14-2002, 11:58 AM
I found this carpet cleaner in the home cleaning section of my local target, and decided to try it out. Until now I have been sticking to lifter1 carpet cleaner.
Its a foam based cleaner, not specificly designed for automotive interiors but it actually works quite well.
<strong class=`bbc`>Application[/b]
It is applied in the typical foam cleaner method. Spray down the whole area with the foam, agitate it with a brush, let it sit, and finally vacuum. The application is very smooth and easy. My main problem with lifter1, is it has a tendency to splatter all over the place when I apply it, especially on seats. Spot Shot has almost no splatter, and the only undesired spots that got foam on them where instances where I slightly missed the edge of the seat.
The spray area is extremely large compared to most foam cleaners I have tried. The can is labeled "Large area" and they are not kidding. I found this to have ups and downs. It was very easy and quick to get most of an area covered, but hard to reach places required more time and I ended up with foam build up around the those areas.
Agitating the fabric/carpet was normal. It seamed to loosen a little more dirt initially, than lifter1 does.
<strong class=`bbc`>Results[/b]
Spot Shot really got all of the dirt loose and it was a breeze to vacuum it all up. It didn`t remove any of the stains, but Spot Shot has a specific stain remover product no doubt designed for treating such problems. There was no color fading, or other adverse reactions to the fabric or carpet.
Overall results were equal to lifter1 and other quality foam cleaners. No dirt was left behind, and the fabric was left bright and clean.
If you are looking to do large interior areas, think about picking up Spot Shot. In this case I used it out on a 4runner, which has plenty of large areas to cover. If I were cleaning my car (Integra), I would opt for a cleaner with a smaller spray radius.
http://stylesdetails.netfirms.com/interior/spot_shot.jpg
http://stylesdetails.netfirms.com/interior/spot_shot_done.jpg
Its a foam based cleaner, not specificly designed for automotive interiors but it actually works quite well.
<strong class=`bbc`>Application[/b]
It is applied in the typical foam cleaner method. Spray down the whole area with the foam, agitate it with a brush, let it sit, and finally vacuum. The application is very smooth and easy. My main problem with lifter1, is it has a tendency to splatter all over the place when I apply it, especially on seats. Spot Shot has almost no splatter, and the only undesired spots that got foam on them where instances where I slightly missed the edge of the seat.
The spray area is extremely large compared to most foam cleaners I have tried. The can is labeled "Large area" and they are not kidding. I found this to have ups and downs. It was very easy and quick to get most of an area covered, but hard to reach places required more time and I ended up with foam build up around the those areas.
Agitating the fabric/carpet was normal. It seamed to loosen a little more dirt initially, than lifter1 does.
<strong class=`bbc`>Results[/b]
Spot Shot really got all of the dirt loose and it was a breeze to vacuum it all up. It didn`t remove any of the stains, but Spot Shot has a specific stain remover product no doubt designed for treating such problems. There was no color fading, or other adverse reactions to the fabric or carpet.
Overall results were equal to lifter1 and other quality foam cleaners. No dirt was left behind, and the fabric was left bright and clean.
If you are looking to do large interior areas, think about picking up Spot Shot. In this case I used it out on a 4runner, which has plenty of large areas to cover. If I were cleaning my car (Integra), I would opt for a cleaner with a smaller spray radius.
http://stylesdetails.netfirms.com/interior/spot_shot.jpg
http://stylesdetails.netfirms.com/interior/spot_shot_done.jpg