1969 limo carpet cleaning advice needed

[1969cadillac]

hello !

I have removed the original carpet from my 69 limo and it needs cleaning - has some minor stains - don't know what it is ?

You tubing it suggests using heavy duty engine degreaser ……

I wonder about this if it may be too powerful??

then hot water and soap / srub - sponge out with water - which should be pretty harmless ??

your thought please good people

Murrya Mules

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

Soaking the carpet and getting the underlay wet is
not a good idea.

You need a foam type cleaner that lifts the dirt and
stains out and has good chemical cleaning action.

I've had good luck a product called "Tuff Stuff":
http://tuffstuffcleaners.com/

Mike

[76eldo]

Engine degreaser may leave a stinky residue.
I have had excellent results with Resolve carpet cleaner.
It cleans very well and has a nice smell.

Brian

[BillR. CLC # 29203]

Murrya,
I'd give Spot Shot a try in a inconspicuous area and then use it on the worst spots.
Consider Oxy-Clean, a nylon brush, cloth and a Shop Vac to extract the small areas done while working your way around the whole piece.
Good luck!!
Bill Rodwick
CLC# 29203

[rajeevx7]

Dish soap scrubbed in, pressure washed and set in the sun to thoroughly dry. Same way you clean your house rugs!

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

X2 on the "Tuff Stuff".
Vacuum well, apply Tuff Stuff, let it sit for a bit.
Damp sponge rub on any stains, let dry, vacuum.

\m/
Laurie

[V63]

I have washed numerous auto carpets. I prefer removing as you have already done. I might also peel off jute padding if it is not glued too severely. It won’t hurt to get wet but It adds to dry time and weight.

Yours is a synthetic fiber. Depending on soil level, I use dawn or similar. I have also used powdered laundry soap. Wet soak the carpet first and start introducing soap. Only A garden hose is needed. Scrub throughly with a brush. I then hang it folded on a line or fence and rinse, rinse, rinse. Remaining stains I’ve use a lye based spray cleaner like ‘castrol Super clean’. I’ve never had issue with color fastness, but always good to test on a portion under seat. More rinsing.

I have diluted fabric softener, as a final rinse...after removing all soaps.

Allow to dry completely.

I have achieved OUTSTANDING results with an invigorated appearing finish and feel.

[Dan LeBlanc]

At the recommendation of a few professional detailers, I use Folex for stains.  Spray on, agitate with a brush, and then clean with a normal upholstery shampoo and an extractor.  I have a Bissell Auto Heat extractor - best $250.00 I spent.  Shampoo all my vehicle carpets in the daily drivers once or twice a year.

[INTMD8]

I use hot water mixed with laundry detergent.  Dunk a towel in the bucket, scrub carpet, vacuum.