I have some spots and stains on my Java colored interior. Any recommendations for carpet cleaners?

 

Stains:
The first thing you should do upon discovering a stain is to act immediately. Don’t wait because heat and/or time will just cause the stain to set in deeper, which will make it much harder to remove. You should always test the cleaning product on an inconspicuous area first to make sure you won’t be incurring further damage.

When the inevitable happens, remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting, not rubbing with paper towels, etc). Try not to let the stain `set' for too long before you remove it. Within a day or two, most spills will set and permanently stain your upholstery or become very difficult to remove

Even without fabric protection, you would be amazed at how easy it is to clean up most stains with nothing more than a neutral detergent (Woolite or Dreft) and water. A neutral (or balanced) detergent will not bleach fabric or remove fabric protection.

Heated water breaks down water-soluble soiling faster as it reduces overall chemical usage because it reduces the surface tension of the fibre. Heat acts as a catalyst promoting quicker reactions between chemicals and the soil thereby minimizing dwell time.

To remove stains the surface tension that bonds them must be released, then the stain encapsulated and held in suspension to be removed. When cleaning a stain, try detergent and water first. If this does not remove the stain, then try a stronger type cleaner (303'M Cleaner & Spot Remover) once fabric is clean apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)

I’m repeatedly asked which product is the best interior cleaner. There is no one-product answer, as the so-called all purpose cleaners (APC) do not remove every stain, different stains require different solvents to remove them.
Between these four cleaners you should be able to remove 99% of stains occurring in a vehicle and around the home –
(a) 303™ Rug / Upholstery Cleaner & Spot Remover
(b) P21S Total Auto Wash
(c) Woolite® Heavy Traffic Carpet Foam or Hoover Deep Cleansing Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

http://www.stainmaster.com/carpet-ca...oval_guide.jsp

 

This may not be pertinant to your stain, but toothpaste really does pull up tar!

I bought a laminated 8.5'x11' page that covered taking out stains (which my wife busted my **** about). After sealing the cracks in my roof, I climbed off it onto the bedroom deck and into the bedroom ... and oops, boy is my wife going to kill me.

So I pulled out my sheet, and it said "toothpaste to pull up tar off fabric". So I thought I'd try it on carpet. At first it really wasn't doing much, then I added a tiny bit of water. And sure enough, it worked 100%.

 

I use Woolite Oxy Deep for tough stains and Blue Coral for overall cleaning of my Java carpets.
Hope this helps.
GGM

 

Has anybody tried Simple Green?

 

I found a product called Amazing Carpet Spot Remover (yes, not very creative, but gets the point across). It is quite simply the best product nobody has ever heard of. Only sold by the case though...around $100 with shipping.

 

Wow OxyClean did that. Always thought that was part snake oil. Have used the Carbonated ChemDry stuff on past cars with decent results Will definitely have to try OxyClean in the future.Thanks for the pics.

 

That Volvo came out clean after what you did with it. Good job on that SA MobileDetail.

I'm gonna go and get me some of that Oxyclean.

I had to transport some Meat that was marinating which was not sealed properly and leaked a bit on the front passenger mat. That was no problem. But a week later my wife noticed that there was some run off.

 

Been using Oxyclean on my truck for the past 3 years and it has done wonders. Even removed a blue ink stain!! Good stuff!!

 

Best cleaner for carpet on the face of the planet is Spot Shot....it smells like Ether or something. Super strong stuff, but take it from a guy with 2 of the wonderful, but friggin clumsiest kids on the planet, it has cleaned just about everything. I would say over the past 10 years, the only thing it could not clean fully was a large orange drink from Mcd's that spilled in our new Accord many many moons ago. It came close, but you could still see it.

Check at the cleaning dept of your local Walmart or large grocery.....you spray it generously on your stain.....AND must BLOTwith a clean white cloth. If you use paper towels and it will bleed the ink out of them onto your surface.

Had pretty good results with Oxy as well, but nothing matches spot shot...for dog mess, kid spills, food stains...pretty much everything the average family goes through.

It's made by.......yup, WD40. So you know it kicks a$$.

http://www.wd40.com/Brands/spot_shot.html

 

Blue Coral is the best thing I have come across and have helped people get rid of stains they have had for years.

 

My SL has the light beige floormats which show EVRYTHING. Oxyclean takes anything out- including shoe polish marks!

 

Griot's Garage "Interior Cleaner" is the best carpet cleaner period. Clear, light liquid in a pump spray. No dyes, no colors, no fragrence, no residue, coating or build-up to rinse. Just vacuum to get all the loose dirt and dust out of the carpet, spray the stain with Interior Cleaner and scrub gently with a clean terry cloth rag or a very clean, soft brush. Blot dry with a clean dry terry towel. The carpet will look new!

 

I would suggest the best professional carpet cleaner which makes my work simple when it comes to cleaning. If you wish you can have a look at it and it cleans like a pro.

 

I recommend Vac Carpet Cleaner to use for removing the stains from the carpet.

 

It has been proven that professional carpet cleaning burke and upholstery cleaning helps control allergies & asthma and actually extends the life of your carpets and upholstered surfaces.

 

I just got Sprayway Foaming Rug & Upholstery Cleaner from Amazon. I have yet to try it, although I must admit the main reason I ordered it was for my desk chair because I tried to clean it with just some water a few weeks ago and there is now a big ring leftover and it looks rather strange.

 

I've had a few light interiors in my Benz's and Blue Coral upholstery cleaner has worked pretty good. Just spray let set for 3-5 mins agitate with attached brush or use your own. Then use a damp cloth followed by a clean dry cloth and your carpet and mats are back to new. It's about $9 a can at Autozone or Advance Auto.