Interiors: APC vs Dedicated Cleaner

KMdef9 said:
Why would you "top" with Folex? Is the APC not cleaning well enough?

I use dedicated cleaners so I don't have to worry about dilutions. I'd never touch leather with 4:1 APC.

Folex for most fabrics, megs APC at 10:1 if the plastic is dirty, usually use a quick interior detailer for most surfaces. And a ph balanced leather cleaner.
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APC IMO should always be followed with something (even water/damp towel) on fabrics to neutralize and remove the surfactants to avoid more quickly resoiling the fabric again.

Folex is already neutral and does not require this step.
 
rwright said:
The 2 products I now use for carpets as well. Zep Premium Carpet Shampoo works excellent and leaves a fresh scent in my opinion. For vehicles with a little odor that the owner doesn't purchase the higher end shampoo package, I'll spray liberal amounts of Zep Air & Fabric Refresher after a thorough vacuum and panel wipe down.
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Wow, a Zep version of Febreeze! Probably better and cheaper too! Thanks Richard.:xyxthumbs:
 
Bicycle said:
Where do you find Folex??
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The more complete answer is look for it at HD where they have the carpet cleaning machines because they sell it by the gallon in that section and it is a better deal than the smaller bottle.
 
I see a few of you use Zep Carpet Cleaner. I was looking at it yesterday at Lowes and it is saying it can only be used with a steamer or extractor. I assume I can still spray it on, agitate, and either wipe clean with a MF or MF+steam. If this is the case, can't beat 9.00 for a gallon of that stuff!
 
AustrianOak82 said:
I see a few of you use Zep Carpet Cleaner. I was looking at it yesterday at Lowes and it is saying it can only be used with a steamer or extractor. I assume I can still spray it on, agitate, and either wipe clean with a MF or MF+steam. If this is the case, can't beat 9.00 for a gallon of that stuff!
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In my case, I do use my extractor with it. For Folex I don't.
 
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