Dog Drool

[avalon652]

I have dog drool stains in my wife's Xterra's trunk all over the plastic. It looks like permanent water running down the vertical surfaces. I have tried scrubbing with a few different cleaners with no luck. Anyone have any ideas?



Thanks!

 

[imported_weekendwarrior]

you could try a damp Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Follow that up by wiping the surface down with a damp microfiber towel, and then dress with your favorite dressing.

 

[qwertydude]

Try using scratch-x. A Mr. Clean magic eraser is just foam with an embedded silica abrasive. On the package it specifically says to avoid use on painted surfaces, it'll scratch pretty badly.

 

[imported_weekendwarrior]

Try using scratch-x. A Mr. Clean magic eraser is just foam with an embedded silica abrasive. On the package it specifically says to avoid use on painted surfaces, it'll scratch pretty badly.

He is referring to a plastic surface, not painted.

 

[avalon652]

Thanks everyone; the surface is interior gray plastic just to clarify....

 

[imported_weekendwarrior]

I use the Magic Erasers to clean scuffs off kick plates, and gunk off of textured plastics. They work awesome, but will often leave a bit of white residue behind, which is why I always follow up with a damp microfiber rag before applying the dressing.

 

[qwertydude]

I see forgot it's an all plastic clad car.

 

[Jscort98]

On plastic the Magic Eraser works great but NEVER use it on paint. I took the clear right off on part of my bumper while scrubbing with it. That was before I found Autopia.

 

[Accumulator]

I like using the steamer on dog drool, along with the appropriate cleaner (usually just Griot's Interior Cleaner). Doing it daily makes for easier removal compared to letting it stay on there for a long time.

 

[Bobarell]

+1 on the steamer. If not steamer is available try some Oxyclean. I don't use it a lot but sometimes there is stuff that just won't come off with regular cleaning products.