How to improve this carpet process? (pictures)

[2000firebird]

This was not a clients car but I personally would not be satisfied with the way it turned out if I had done it for someone. I spend more time on paint than interior, so I`m looking to learn more to offer the service for people that tend to care more about interiors than swirls.



Basically I vacuumed up all the lose dirt, used turtle wax power out- sprayed it on and agitated it with the scrubber. Left it for about 30 seconds then scrubbed it in with a damp cotton towel. Repeated that a couple times. Then I took another clean damp towel and wiped it up some more. I think I may need more steps to get it completely perfect, or perhaps it is just a dirt stain that I can never remove. But in detailing never say never around here.



Do I just need to try better products? I was eyeing some 303 spot cleaner at the store the other day.



Here`s the results.

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[David Fermani]

It looks tidy, but not clean. There is still staining and discoloration around the mat that can be removed.



I would of:

Dry brushed it with a very stiff brush > Blown it out with compressed air > Vacuumed > Pre-spot > Shampoo/scrub with a dedicated carpet shampoo > Vacuum > Towel Dry > repeat as needed..



And you forgot the pedals!!!

[2000firebird]

what would you classify the `spot out` as? What`s a good pre-spot and shampoo available at most auto parts stores that would work here? The staining and discoloration is what I was dis-satisfied with but the spot out didn`t really do much to it.



Eventually I want to be able to do my bosses car so I`ll need good products but I`m not gonna go crazy with high end stuff. Thanks. By the way where do you operate in metro det?

[Richard Grasa]

For store bought stuff, Folex works really well. I get mine from Home Depot, not sure if auto parts stores carry it.

[David Fermani]

I don`t think you can buy Shampoo from an Auto Parts store? Folex is a good all purpose cleaner to use as a pre-spot. If you want to meet during the day I can give you a sample of some carpet shampoo and some pointers.

[2000firebird]

I see 128oz of folex at home depot for $15 but no smaller sizes, at least online. Is that something similar to like a 303 spot cleaner which is around $6? or should I move on from the 303.

Does the pre-spot do most of the staining/discolor removal, or does the shampoo?

Where do you hang around Dave, I`m usually around Novi & Ann arbor.

[David Fermani]

Folex is sold is smaller sizes @ Home Depot. It`s mostly used as a pre-spotter. I personally only use it to pre-soak heavy soiling or spots. It loosens them so when I use the shampoo it lifts and removes them. Kinda a 2 part process. I`m in Grosse Pointe, but I`m sure I can meet you somewhere near Novi. I`m on the road traveling all day.

[WaxManRonnie]

Folex is sold at Lowe`s, Home Depot and Bed Bath & Beyond. They all have the smaller bottles.

[david2013]

I just use a powerful vacuum and a brush. When I get really serious about it, I remove the seats and mix a spray bottle that consist of ¼ cup of vinegar, 1 tsp of detergent and top the container off with hot water. Spray the entire carpet and apply the solution on it with hard brush.

[IHA Mark]

I`ve even used a Woolite solution to clean carpets before and have had great results. The process Dave posted is going to be your best bet without using Steam or an Extractor.