APC+ 12:1 carpet cleaning before & after pics
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tom p.
Active member
APC+ is a great GP cleaner. :up
I love de-winterizing the cars and getting that feeling back that warmer weather can't be far away.
I love de-winterizing the cars and getting that feeling back that warmer weather can't be far away.
Anthony O.
New member
kenji,
I personally would not use an APC on carpets and fabrics as I believe they are too generalized of a cleaner. I mean they may be great cleaners but they are not made for carpets or fabrics so I opt for cleaners made especially for them.
Also I would not use DAWN on the carpets either as it will leave too much soap residue which only attracts more dirt quicker.
First you should of used a air compressor to blow out as much of the sand, salt and grit that has imbedded itself in the carpet fibers, then brush out the carpet and then vacuum well.
Spray your carpet cleaner on and let it dwell for about 10 or 15 minutes and then agitate with a carpet brush. Don't soak your carpets with the cleaner but spray just enough to get the top surface damp to the touch as too much cleaner will be difficult to remove. Use an extractor (if you don't have one try renting one with a hand attachment for doing upholsterey) next to rinse and flush out the cleaner and dirt.
If an extractor is a no go then use a spray bottle filled with clean water and after scrubbing the carpet spray them down with clean water and then use a good quality wet/dry vac to remove as much dirt and water as possible.
Anthony
I personally would not use an APC on carpets and fabrics as I believe they are too generalized of a cleaner. I mean they may be great cleaners but they are not made for carpets or fabrics so I opt for cleaners made especially for them.
Also I would not use DAWN on the carpets either as it will leave too much soap residue which only attracts more dirt quicker.
First you should of used a air compressor to blow out as much of the sand, salt and grit that has imbedded itself in the carpet fibers, then brush out the carpet and then vacuum well.
Spray your carpet cleaner on and let it dwell for about 10 or 15 minutes and then agitate with a carpet brush. Don't soak your carpets with the cleaner but spray just enough to get the top surface damp to the touch as too much cleaner will be difficult to remove. Use an extractor (if you don't have one try renting one with a hand attachment for doing upholsterey) next to rinse and flush out the cleaner and dirt.
If an extractor is a no go then use a spray bottle filled with clean water and after scrubbing the carpet spray them down with clean water and then use a good quality wet/dry vac to remove as much dirt and water as possible.
Anthony
imported_ajbarnes
New member
Very good advice Anthony! That's about what I do for a full interior detail. I did 4 interiors this past Sunday (customer's getting ready for Passover) and my arms are still sore!