How to neutralize soapy products?

[citizen arcane]

I'm venturing away from just the family cars that I have kept up through the years to others that haven't been . So lots of diluted APC and carpet cleaners will be used. I've read Folex for the carpets doesn't leave a soapy residue but I may use others as well. So my question is: how to neutralize soapy residue? I've read vinegar at 3:1 would work but I don't want the cars to smell like pickle factories. Any other ideas?

 

[Accumulator]

..how to neutralize soapy residue? I've read vinegar at 3:1 would work but I don't want the cars to smell like pickle factories. Any other ideas?

That reminds me...I need to order some *rinse agent*. That's what you need. It's made just for this, for a super-rinse that'll get the soap out better than plain clear water will.



No linky handy, but if you google around for a commercial carpet cleaning supply dealer in your area (a good idea anyhow ) you'll find some.

 

[citizen arcane]

I'll look around for rinse agents while shopping for the Folex. BTW. I've read the proper dilution for the vinegar solution is one cup per gal. of water or 16:1. Supposedly the vinegar won't smell once dry.

 

[Accumulator]

.. Supposedly the vinegar won't smell once dry.

So they say, but I've sometimes noticed a little odor when I've used it as a final rinse on towels/etc. so I wouldn't bet my life on that