Re: Carpets and Extractors
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Originally posted by 02Silverado
I am wondering how you guys with extractors go about cleaning carpets and seats.
Here is how I do it but for some reason I think I am doing too much work and not letting the extractor do its share.
-Soak Carpets and seats with water.
-Spray Carpet Shampoo, Spot Remover and light degreaser on carpets.
-Scrub carpets with brush, carpets foam.
-Vacuum and spray hot water on carpets (extractor)
-Vacuum carpets to help dry (extractor)
First, why do you "soak" the carpets and seats with water? That first step is rather foreign to me.
Your second step would be good if you are seeking a job as a mixologist but for cleaning fabric, like carpets and seats, all you should use is 1) a spot treatment and if needed 2) a shampoo. The degreaser should not be used with carpets.
I did a Landcruiser Saturday and never once used a shampoo but rather just my "303" pre-spot cleaner, a light brushing and then my extractor. Ran a MF towel over the area and that was it. My last step before handing the keys over was a light vacuum.
So yes you are doing way too much work!
Anthony
Re: Re: Carpets and Extractors
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Originally posted by Anthony Orosco
First, why do you "soak" the carpets and seats with water? That first step is rather foreign to me.
I did this to get the carpets wet so that when scrubbing it would foam up then I would extract the foam which had the dirt in it.
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Originally posted by Anthony Orosco
Your second step would be good if you are seeking a job as a mixologist but for cleaning fabric, like carpets and seats, all you should use is 1) a spot treatment and if needed 2) a shampoo. The degreaser should not be used with carpets.
I did a Landcruiser Saturday and never once used a shampoo but rather just my "303" pre-spot cleaner, a light brushing and then my extractor. Ran a MF towel over the area and that was it. My last step before handing the keys over was a light vacuum.
So yes you are doing way too much work!
Anthony
Thank you for your help Anthony! I have done a couple details with just the extractor and just spot cleaning the carpets and so far they are turning out great. These carpets havent been to bad but so far what I have done are turning out great and the carpet looks a lot healther doing it this way. :cool