Cleaning carpet w/o an extractor?

**Shaun** · 03-06-2005, 08:13 PM

I don`t have an extractor and don`t want to get one just to use once. My carpet is dark with a few small stains. what do I use to clean it with? Only high power vacuum I really have access to is the ones at the car washes...thanks!

**maximv1** · 03-06-2005, 08:31 PM

some all purpose cleaner or spot remover should work with a scrub brush and then vacuum it up

**travisdecpn** · 03-06-2005, 08:45 PM

I think that Adam`s carpet cleaner can be wiped up just using a towel, you may want to look into that option.

**jiffy** · 03-06-2005, 10:07 PM

http://detailcity.com/showthread.php?t=6916

You are going to need something to suck up the water with, but you can use the vacs at the self-wash if needed. I would either do this at home, put a clean mat down, drive to the wash and use the vac, then drive home again (with the clean mat in place) and let it air dry

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Just do it at the wash and drive home to let it dry.

**Hawaiianelement** · 03-06-2005, 11:36 PM

spot shot at local stores. spray then blot . Very easy ..

**JaredPointer** · 03-07-2005, 09:36 AM

Blue Coral Dri-Clean or Prestone Interior Cleaner. Don`t need an extractor to use these. Just vaccum up the residue per the instructions on the label.