Info please(carpets)

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dickie

97' Chevy Silverado 4x4
Well I was really wondering what to use to shampoo my carpets or I should say what does everyone else use??????
 
I know that you are new and have a lot of questions, but use the search feature to look up questions like this...if you don't find the answer that you are looking for them post a thread..this sites has discussed this subject and tons more on detailing...search will give you the answers to an overload of info
 
JaredPointer said:
Folex. Now you don't have to search. ;)
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:cool::rofl:rofl:rofl:headspin:headspin:headspin:dcrules Hang in there Dickie.You are gonna have to search forums to at least get an idea.AFTER you do search and are maybe a little :confused: then come back and post a question.If you can't at least do that(puttin in time studying)then I am already 2nd geussing your success.I promise you I am not trying to be an A-HOLE.You just need to think about how many other people come to this site and ask tha same ole questions over-n-over.I would love to see you succeed.Now go an STUDY!!!!!:cool::dcrules P.S.



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Yeah, a search containing "carpet" brought up 20 pages of threads. :)

To your question, as JP mentioned I (along with a number of others) use Folex. I only use it as a spotter for things that don't "come out in the wash" ;) I have tweaked my carpet cleaning process over the years and yesterday spent the day at a training seminar on carpet and upholstery cleaning which gave me some additional information to ponder.

But a basic carpet cleaing process:
*** Disclaimer *** There are numerous variables to be considered, a) how dirty the carpet is, b) the physical construction of the material (natural/synthetic/blend) c) the tools you have at your disposal.

Note, I do not own a carpet extractor. If you do, obviously you will modify the steps accordingly

O Vacuum - Use the best vacuum you can afford. Use as many tools as needed to get into all the areas.
O Vacuum again - Yes, beat the carpet with one hand (or brush) and follow along with your nozzle. This is the most important step to cleaning carpets.
O Pre-spray the entire area using a traffic lane cleaner (TLC) using a pump up sprayer or spray bottle
O Agitate - Work the pre-spray into the carpet - I use a nylon bristle brush
O Allow the product to dwell, but don't allow it to dry.
O Spray hot water (120o or (preferably) hotter - I think 150-160 is a pretty good target temp)
O Extract - You will at a minimum require a good wet/dry vac for this.
O Spray again with hot water and extract

Depending on how dirty the carpets are you may need addtional steps such as:
O Spot treatment
O General shampooing - Use a carpet specific shampoo, again using hot water. I like to really foam up my bucket, using my carpet brush, and then scoop out the actual foam so as not to overwet the carpet. It is a quasi "dry clean" method.
O Rinse (hot water) and extract - Repeat

Like the vacuuming step, rinsing and removing all soap residues is key to the process. The single best product I've added to my carpet/upholstery cleaning arsenal is a good All-Fiber Rinse. It neutralizes the soap and also seems to help realease any remaining residue. You would use that product as your final rinse.

Go over and over again with your "extractor" to remove as much moisture as possible. Finally, give the carpets a light buffing with terry towels. Allow the carpets to dry. There are several options to facilitate the drying.
 
:cool: This is also the best time of year for shampooing,it was 89 degrees here today.I recommend always starting with shampooing carpets as #1 step, so you can allow carpets to dry. Leave tha doors open to get air flowing(turn the interior lites off or you may have a dead battery.As a matter of fact you better keep a set of jumper cables with you cause eventually you will run across a weak battery)during the Winter you can let engine run with heat on hi-floor, but DO NOT close tha doors all tha way or you could lock keys in car.Good Luck...:cool::headspin:headspin:headspin:dcrules
 
Beemerboy said:
Thanks that's all I was saying in my reply...I wasn't trying to discourage people from posting, just had seen a number of carpet cleaning threads in the past
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Yeah, but 20 pages of threads can be a bit daunting to go through for someone who is obviously in a hurry. ;) I quick picked a couple a looked to see if there were a thread or two to link, but I really didn't get lucky.

It really doesn't matter, as the OP has now created yet another thread asking the same question. :hmmm:
 
blk45, with due respect that thread is rather dated, 5 y/o. If you talk with guys in the carpet/upholstery cleaning business, though the process isn't bad, there are far better chemical choices for a professional.

I know how quick I would show the door to a carpet cleaner who came in and dumped oxyclean all over my carpets.
 
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