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What do you guys think is the best stain remover for carpets? is meguiars quik out carpet stain remover any good?
 
If Woolite 10:1 doesnt work for the carpet mats, and DP total interior cleaner doesnt work for the interior carpet, then Folex is the way to go.
 
is 10-1 mean 10 parts water to one part woolite, and is it the fabric softner cleaner your talking about for clothes
 
j_anderson_23 said:
is 10-1 mean 10 parts water to one part woolite, and is it the fabric softner cleaner your talking about for clothes

Yep, thats what he means. Folex is really good stuff as well.
 
This was done with folex and my first time using the bissell little green machine..

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I'm sure the commercial stuff is alot better than the LGM, but for the weekend warrior I think its a great thing.. I was honestly going to throw those floor mats away and try to find an OEM set ('93 Cobra, well over $100/pair if you can even find them). Probably could've done even better if I had a brush for my PC..
 
DantheMan said:
This was done with folex and my first time using the bissell little green machine..

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I'm sure the commercial stuff is alot better than the LGM, but for the weekend warrior I think its a great thing.. I was honestly going to throw those floor mats away and try to find an OEM set ('93 Cobra, well over $100/pair if you can even find them). Probably could've done even better if I had a brush for my PC..

damn...thats amazing
 
Just thought I add my expereince with stuborn stains. For some stains that seem impossible to get out or those marks on the doors from peoples shoes when getting out of their car, I use brake cleaner. I know sounds crazy right? But it works. You do have to be careful though because it could ruin the carpets. So do a very small test area to make sure it's not going to do any harm. Also, when I got the stain out I use a little soap and water to make sure nothing is left behind just for insurance. Defintatly probably something not to use on the whole carpet but just for those small spots or when the rest of the carpet is clean except those little spots.
 
You can pick up something at Wal-Mart, it is made by rubbermaid. It is in the hardware section, Carpet and Upholstery cleaner. I use it everyday.

Though, AL-53 Suggested that I use a carpet/upholstery product from ZEP, found at Lowes. Said it is cheaper and works just as good, if not better. SO when my gallon runs out, I will be trying that.

Folex is good stuff, but expensive IMHO. I still carry it with me though...lol
 
I find Wolfgangs Spot Remover to work rather well on interiors for spot cleaning. Folex is quite amazing for OTC also.
 
I use Water/Woolite as it works perfect. Also use it on my leather. But for stubborn stains, I grab the Folex.
 
P1et said:
I use Water/Woolite as it works perfect. Also use it on my leather. But for stubborn stains, I grab the Folex.

+1 this is the cheapest and easiest way that works really well for me on the interiors I do.
 
I use Meg's APC PLUS (10/1 same dilution I use for everything) and a small brush. I was going to try Woolite but the APC works really well and it is one less bottle for me to carry. I should point out I have a extractor so I can get the soap out.

With the Woolite mix do you extract it or leave it in?
 
P1et said:
I use Water/Woolite as it works perfect. Also use it on my leather. But for stubborn stains, I grab the Folex.

Can you explain your process for using this on carpet?

r_wain said:
I use Meg's APC PLUS (10/1 same dilution I use for everything) and a small brush. I was going to try Woolite but the APC works really well and it is one less bottle for me to carry. I should point out I have a extractor so I can get the soap out.

With the Woolite mix do you extract it or leave it in?

Do you use the 10:1 APC on leather too?
 
D&D Auto Detailing said:
Can you explain your process for using this on carpet?



Do you use the 10:1 APC on leather too?

Yeah to clean it then use a conditioner on it. I use it on carpets, seats, vinyl, leather, pretty much everything.
 
r_wain said:
Yeah to clean it then use a conditioner on it. I use it on carpets, seats, vinyl, leather, pretty much everything.

Did you see my thread and surfers? Megs APC diluted 10:1 has a pH of over 12. That can remove the dye from leather, and removes the natural oils.
 
D&D Auto Detailing said:
Did you see my thread and surfers? Megs APC diluted 10:1 has a pH of over 12. That can remove the dye from leather, and removes the natural oils.

Yeah I did but I still don't know what to believe...Because in the post it says to use a cleaner 5.0-5.5ph to clean leather. You know what has a ph of 5.5? Megs wheel brightner...would you use that to clean leather? I wouldn't.

Well maybe I will start using it 40:1 thanks for the heads up.
 
True, but Al also brought up a good point that it has to also have something to do with the actual product being used. Better safe then sorry either way.

And same thing goes for cleaning leather as polishing paint. Start with the least aggressive combo. So you could even start with warm water and MF.
 
D&D Auto Detailing said:
True, but Al also brought up a good point that it has to also have something to do with the actual product being used. Better safe then sorry either way.

And same thing goes for cleaning leather as polishing paint. Start with the least aggressive combo. So you could even start with warm water and MF.

Well I'm mobile so cool water and a MF :D
 
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