every try shout on interior carpet?

**markmando** · 06-07-2005, 09:55 AM

just curious, shout works pretty good on laundry as an enzyme destroyer.

anyone ever try it on floor mats or carpet?

many thanks

**chml17l** · 06-07-2005, 10:33 AM

I`ve never been impressed with either Shout or Spray&Wash for laundry stain removal. See the attached link for IMO a better alternative.

http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...highlight=goop

**markmando** · 06-07-2005, 10:49 AM

cool.

will check it out.

sister just got married and thought i would detail brother in laws corolla.

messy sob.

have had a few "what the **** is that?" moments detailing it.

hitting the carpets tonight.

will stop by wallyworld on way home.

**Bobby G** · 06-07-2005, 11:25 AM

OxiClean is a better solution for most carpet stains.

**chml17l** · 06-07-2005, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by DavidB

OxiClean is a better solution for most carpet stains.

I`ve never tried OxiClean as a general carpet cleaner, but I have tried it as a spot remover on various indoor carpet stains. It hasn`t lived up to the infomercial hype for me.

Other than a professional dedicated carpet cleaner, I`ve had good results with the OTC Blue Coral Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner or Tuff Stuff.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 06-07-2005, 12:30 PM

Theres nothing OTC that`ll touch Folex. You can get it at target. The pro stuff is better, but not by much, IMHO.

**markmando** · 06-07-2005, 12:38 PM

thanks for the input.

not so fond of oxyclean, tried some last summer and didn`t really do much good. been using prestone since then with great results, but this carpet in such a bad way i don`t think it`s gonna to the trick.

this goop stuff sounds like it might be the miracle in a can i`m looking for.

wanted to get some Protein Stain Remover for this job, but the honeymooners get back too soon.

sorry no photos of interior, but trust me it`s dag nasty.

**markmando** · 06-07-2005, 12:44 PM

hey themightytimmah

where do they keep the folex in target?

auto care isle or someplace else?

**imported_themightytimmah** · 06-07-2005, 03:01 PM

Its in the home cleaning products aisle, near the oxy and other carpet stuff.

**magictouch24** · 06-07-2005, 03:17 PM

I just use my GP for tough stains on carpet. On a related note, though, has anyone ever thought of using color-safe bleach? Someone suggested it to me but I`m a little hesitant to try it.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 06-07-2005, 03:53 PM

I`ve used color safe bleach before. Its got nothing on commerical carpet stuff. Right now, I`m using Hi-Temp prespot (great stuff, but it reeks like Pinesol) on most details, and Folex on cars whose owners are scent-sensitive (asthmatics, etc). I agitate it with a PC/shampoo brush, then use a LGCM and Zep Commercial Extractor shampoo + hot water to extract. In terms of speed/convenience, the APC/Oxy mix has nothing on this method. It smells great too. I`m not sure if it has the punch of Oxy/Castrol SC, but I haven`t had a carpet that hasn`t come close to perfect with this mix yet.

**Boongie** · 06-07-2005, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by DavidB

OxiClean is a better solution for most carpet stains.

I recently had to have my home carpet professionally cleaned and restored due to a sump pump failure. The person who I hired to do the work was adamant NOT to use any Oxyclean-type of product on my home carpet. He gave me a container of a product to use as a spot cleaner. It is called "Home Pro Spotter". It comes in a 12 ounce bottle and according to the instructions on the bottle it "contains no solvents, acids or other known listed hazardous materials". I have used it extensively over the past few months on my home carpet. With three children, I have used it to clean tomato sauce, ink, etc. It works great! I ran out of the stuff and looked on the internet and found a distributor called Red Hot Carpet Cleaning. I have not yet tried this product on my car`s carpet but I would expect the same great results at spot cleaning.