Best carpet cleaning technique and products?

[qbmurderer13]

Hey guys im about to detail a car with some pretty rough stains in the carpeting and will be my first time doing one that needs more than just a vacuuming. I was thinking some megs apc+ with that carpet brush for the PC would be good? What other steps or products do you guys recommend to get stains out and really clean the carpeting? Thanks and sorry if this question has already been asked, didnt find anything specific in the search.

 

[Legacy]

Get a gallon of Folex from Home Depot

 

[BigJimZ28]

yea Folex is a great product that is cheap and can be found @ mant local stores



as for techniques there are several great threads in here:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/108836-helpful-threads-newbies.html

 

[Optimum Auto]

What does a gallon of Folex run for at Home Depot??

 

[BigJimZ28]

a gal is about $16

they also sella smaller spray bottle for about $5 if you want to try it first

 

[Legacy]

While your there get some Zep Spot Shot carpet cleaner for tough stains.

 

[Optimum Auto]

Sounds like a plan.Next time im at Home Depot i will have to pick those to products up!!! Thanks Bigjim and legacy!!!

Chris

 

[JMV777]

Thanks for this advice. I am going to use this for my carpets.

 

[imported_wagonproject]

A recent carpet job I did...

http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/114659-1998-gmc-jimmy-trashed-interior.html



I used Folex on spots and then all the carpets sprayed down with Zep Premium Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo (I used Zep High Traffic Carpet Cleaner before but it foamed bad).

 

[qbmurderer13]

So you guys would just spray the carpet down, brush, and then vacuum the residue off or wipe it off? Also what do you guys think about the carpet brushes for the PC? Is there better out there?

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

that is the stuff i use folex and a pc brush

 

[qbmurderer13]

A recent carpet job I did...

http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/114659-1998-gmc-jimmy-trashed-interior.html



I used Folex on spots and then all the carpets sprayed down with Zep Premium Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo (I used Zep High Traffic Carpet Cleaner before but it foamed bad).

Where are you getting that product? I dont see it on the home depot site.

 

[Cleaning Fool]

So you guys would just spray the carpet down, brush, and then vacuum the residue off or wipe it off? Also what do you guys think about the carpet brushes for the PC? Is there better out there?

Having owned a carpet cleaning biz for 7 years, heres my 2 cents. Spraying the carpet down, agitating it with a brush is a good start. Problem is, you need to rinse the carpet of all that dirt and Folex you just put into the carpet. A shop vac at a minimum would be necessary to do it right. If you don't get all that residue out of the carpet, in a month it will look trashed all over again.

 

[AeroCleanse]

I use Meguiars APC and a steam cleaner, then wipe with a microfiber towel. This is after a good vacuuming.

 

[imported_wagonproject]

Where are you getting that product? I dont see it on the home depot site.

I just went to the store. They have a ton of cleaning related products.



And yeah after you spray the carpet down with it (don't need to soak the carpet) you need to get the chemical out. If you don't have an extractor or a BLGM (which is nice for a weekend warrior) I'd use a bottle of HOT water and spray the area down after the chemical has sat. Then just go over with the shop vac....

 

[SuperBee364]

This one is good: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/106012-my-process-manually-cleaning-carpets.html Short, to the point, and a very effective process. Whenever David Fermani posts a "how to" thread, I immediately subscribe to it.



Grouse also has a good one in which he describes the different methods and chemicals, but I can't find it now... I'll keep looking.



This one is good, too...http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/105845-carpet-upholstery-brushes-pc.html

 

[Showroom Shine]

Pre Treat spots,agitate, treat agitate, extract. Preferably with heat.

Dri Wash n Guard Green or Folex, or Zep!

 

[blk45]

Having owned a carpet cleaning biz for 7 years, heres my 2 cents. Spraying the carpet down, agitating it with a brush is a good start. Problem is, you need to rinse the carpet of all that dirt and Folex you just put into the carpet. A shop vac at a minimum would be necessary to do it right. If you don't get all that residue out of the carpet, in a month it will look trashed all over again.

While it is a good idea to rinse the carpet, unlike other cleaners, Folex doesn't really require it as it won't attract dirt if you are liberal with it.

Will FOLEX attract dirt back to the cleaned area?

No. FOLEX is Non-Ionic (it has neither a positive or negative electrical charge) so FOLEX will not attract dust or dirt back to the cleaned area. And because FOLEX does not contain oily solvents, or leave a soapy residue, the spots will not come back.

 

[citizen arcane]

This one is good: Grouse also has a good one in whi...purchases-mytee-lite-ii-any-tips-using-3.html



it is also under the Helpful Threads For Newbies sticky.

 

[SuperBee364]

This may be the one you're referring to:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/profes...purchases-mytee-lite-ii-any-tips-using-3.html



it is also under the Helpful Threads For Newbies sticky.

Yup, that was the one.