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Old 12-22-2010, 10:48 PM
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How to get dirt and mud out of interior carpet?

I have light grey interior carpet/floors, and there is some dirt and mud. It is really hard to get out, it seems like I can't get that clean, rich grey color back.

I tried a few things, including turtle wax carpet cleaner, brush, etc..but nothing seemed to really clean it up. What can I do? Any particular method, or product I can use?

On a related note, I also have that same dirt on plastic pieces on the side of the door. How to get that out as well? Normal interior cleaners did not work, that usually clean the dash.
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To hand clean carpet and upholstery

A heated carpet extractor is going to work much better than a shop wet-vac. You should be able to find a place in your area that rents these machines by the day. Cleaning interiors by hand is a labour intensive and time-consuming process.

• Before vacuuming use a stiff brush to loosen any debris as a regular vacuum can leave contaminants behind attached to the fibres
• Use a rubber bristle brush to go over the carpet material to raise the fibres
•Vacuum area very thoroughly (Metro Vac N' Blo®) to lift all the loose dirt from the carpet
•Remove any stains with a ‘spot’ remover (303™ Spot Remover & Cleaner)
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Folex + hot water + brush agitation + wet vac = clean carpet.

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