Need help with a chocolate ice cream/cloth interior stain...

[SilverLexus]

Yep, the wife`s car...any ideas?



Thought I might try Eimann Hi Intensity...



Also, what`s the best stuff for carpet stains in terms of cleaning power, nice smell, non-damaging?



Next time we buy leather only.

[Holly Marie]

it will address a petroleum stain only.



You need a product that will address a protein stain - something like OxyClean (http://www.greatcleaners.com/ogi_retail/ogi_shophome.asp) . The stuff is amazing and worth having around the house!



Good luck!



:cool:

[Jesstzn]

For the carpet stains try the Water/Woolite solution and a course clean white terry towel ..



Spritz the stain till really damp then aggitate with the towel .. I have had good luck transfering dirt/coffee/ shoe scuffs/ fruit juice stains to the towel.

[Matt M, PA]

The best thing I have found for fabric and carpet stains is Spray Nine mixed 50-50 with water. An old-time auto upholstery guy gave me the tip. And boy does it work.



Spray on...agitate gently with towel and towel dry. We got some ugly stains out of my Dad`s 1990 LS400 cloth seats (when`s the last time you saw a Lexus with cloth seats? Very rare, and he won`t part with it.). You have to understand that my Dad uses a car like an appliance and only when it smells bad or is really ugly do any appearance things get done. FWIW, the car now has 240,000 miles.

[thinksnow]

Silverlexus, you`ve gotten some good advice already so I don`t mind asking for pics of this




1990 LS400 cloth seats



That`s a true rarity. Was it a special order?

[SilverLexus]

Thanks everyone.



Holly, I did not think about OxyClean...I`ve had great luck with that in the laundry and on carpet in the house. I will try that. Sometimes the obvious things get buried mentally as I think about auto brands. :)

[togwt]

~One man’s opinion / observations ~



Once the stain has been lifted you might want to consider a fabric protector (you never know when kids (big and small) will spill stuff like ice cream, coffee etc.303 High Tech Fabric Guard



~Hope this helps~



Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/ Jon

justadumbarchitect * so I question everything *

[kpounds]

There`s also been lots of mentions here about Folex. Its available at Target in 32oz spray bottle for $5.99-6.99. Its very simple to use, a few sprays, agitate with fingers, then blot with a towel. Its worked great for me. Here`s their website with more info. http://www.folexcompany.com/

[GrayHawk]

Rubbermaid (yes, Rubbermaid) makes a great carpet cleaner that meets all your requirements.



I get it at Wal-Mart.

[SilverLexus]

The Folex cleaner looks good. I see it picks up ice cream stains specifically...