Woolite as Interior APC? (Scottwax)
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In a word, NO, Woolite is not an All-Purpose Cleaner replacement. It is good for leather cleaning, as it was recommended at one time by GM, (according to Scottwax). I think there are better leather cleaners a true Autopian can use, but if it works for you, use it (and it's "less expensive, cost-effective, per application"). Another cost-effective cleaner is LA Totally Awesome sold at Dollar General. For a cheap cleaner, it works pretty good. Not so sure its an APC or its "safe" enough for coated leather, though.
Pellipe, I would also suggest NOT using OPT Power-Clean on fabric seats or carpets. The fragrance is less than pleasant, in my opinion, after it's absorbed by the fibers, and lingers for days, sometimes weeks. It's a great cleaner/degreaser for hard surfaces, like painted metal, plastics, or rubber tires. A more pleasant-smelling APC is Meguiar's Detailer Line, D101 (the foaming green stuff) to use on carpets and fabrics BY HAND with a brush and microfiber. Their D103 (APC+, a non-foaming formula for carpet extractors) is no longer available, as they have replaced it with a carpet cleaner and specific stain-removal formulas.
Pellipe, I would also suggest NOT using OPT Power-Clean on fabric seats or carpets. The fragrance is less than pleasant, in my opinion, after it's absorbed by the fibers, and lingers for days, sometimes weeks. It's a great cleaner/degreaser for hard surfaces, like painted metal, plastics, or rubber tires. A more pleasant-smelling APC is Meguiar's Detailer Line, D101 (the foaming green stuff) to use on carpets and fabrics BY HAND with a brush and microfiber. Their D103 (APC+, a non-foaming formula for carpet extractors) is no longer available, as they have replaced it with a carpet cleaner and specific stain-removal formulas.
Nth Degree
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I have used Woolite for light cleaning, particularly for fabric, carpets and headliners. It is effective but can leave a little residue that later can attract more dirt and I don't care for the smell on a hot day but it doesn't linger. I find Folex to be more effective and less problematic but for an inexpensive option it does work.
Junebug
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I did a leather cleaner test a few years back on my mom's old Caddy, woolite - 1 oz per 20 oz water worked great. And with any cleaner I've ever used, always go back with a clean damp towel to rinse the residue off.Years ago - Fermani told me about AutoMatic's HD EZ Clean - 1 oz of that to a QUART of water! I bought a lifetime supply (a gallon) it was 10 bucks I think at a Car Quest store. That stuff cleans the (&^%&%^ out of carpet. Now, there are products as good and or better, but for the $, I have a couple that do the job.