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02-27-2005, 03:31 AM
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Need advice
What vacuum cleaners do you use for the interior. The one I have lacks power and takes too long.
How do you clean the lower parts of doors -- which have a carpet-like finish.
Finally, what do you do with the ceiling material -- suede-like. Do you clean it at all? With what?
I would appreciate any advice and any experience you are willing to share.
How do you clean the lower parts of doors -- which have a carpet-like finish.
Finally, what do you do with the ceiling material -- suede-like. Do you clean it at all? With what?
I would appreciate any advice and any experience you are willing to share.
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
Vacuuming:
Vacuum thoroughly, getting loose dirt is critical (Metropolitan Vac 'N BloTM) always begin your interior cleaning with a thorough vacuuming; it is much easier to vacuum loose dirt from doorjambs when the dirt is dry instead of muddy after washing the exterior. Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas (don't forget the instrument panel and stereo controls), the upholstery attachment (usually a soft round brush) for the seats, and the stiff-bristled brush on the carpet, to loosen deeply embedded dirt and lift matted carpet-pile
Specification:
Metropolitan Vac N’ Blo™ Vacuum / Blower Unit
Peak Motor Power: 4.0 HP
Power Requirements- 11.25Amps, 110-120 volts
Single-phase, 50-60 Hz VAC
Vacuum: 95-inch water gauge static lift (rarely cited but that’s the way vacuum power is measured, not HP or Amps)
Blower: 145,000SCFM @ 28,000FPM
Dimensions-17" h x 18" L x 13" w
Weight-18 LBS
Warranty- 3 year limited
Vacuum hose- 10-feet x 11/4-inch ID Spray hose- 10-feet x ¼ -inch ID
e) Headliners:
Require special care and attention, as cloth type headliners are assembled with foam backing and usually glued to a fibre roof panel. If the headliner becomes wet, it can cause the head liner to delaminate and fall down. An interior cleaner (303 TM Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner) should be used. Spray onto a terry towel and wipe very gently
Do not spray products directly onto head lining. Wipe lightly making sure not to leave headliner wet. Inspect and re-clean as necessary. It is better to clean twice, rather than to allow the head liner to get too wet. An alcohol based aerosol glass cleaner may also work for this operation because of its quick evaporation. Vinyl headliners should be cleaned the same way.
Methodology
•Lightly brush the headliner with a natural-latex sponge or a horsehair brush, they have very soft bristles that are gentle and is specially made for headliners or leather surfaces, this will loosen dust / dirt and make vacuuming easier (for very light dust or lint use a rolling lint brush)
•Do not use a stiff brush as you may snag or tear the headliner material
•Lightly vacuum the headliner to remove loose dust
•Spray 303 CM Cleaner & Spot Remover on to a 100% cotton terry towel
•Cleaning the headliner a quarter section at a time, use very light and even pressure on the towel to work the cleaner into the fabric. Do not saturate the material or use much pressure on the towel
•Use a fresh, clean damp, 100% cotton terry towel to remove the soil / dirt
•Frequently rinse the towel in clean warm water to ensure all dirt I soil is removed
•If the vehicle is fitted with a sunroof, open it a couple of inches, as dust builds up at the front edge.
•Clean this area before closing the sunroof and proceeding to the rear of the sunroof.
JonM
Vacuum thoroughly, getting loose dirt is critical (Metropolitan Vac 'N BloTM) always begin your interior cleaning with a thorough vacuuming; it is much easier to vacuum loose dirt from doorjambs when the dirt is dry instead of muddy after washing the exterior. Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas (don't forget the instrument panel and stereo controls), the upholstery attachment (usually a soft round brush) for the seats, and the stiff-bristled brush on the carpet, to loosen deeply embedded dirt and lift matted carpet-pile
Specification:
Metropolitan Vac N’ Blo™ Vacuum / Blower Unit
Peak Motor Power: 4.0 HP
Power Requirements- 11.25Amps, 110-120 volts
Single-phase, 50-60 Hz VAC
Vacuum: 95-inch water gauge static lift (rarely cited but that’s the way vacuum power is measured, not HP or Amps)
Blower: 145,000SCFM @ 28,000FPM
Dimensions-17" h x 18" L x 13" w
Weight-18 LBS
Warranty- 3 year limited
Vacuum hose- 10-feet x 11/4-inch ID Spray hose- 10-feet x ¼ -inch ID
e) Headliners:
Require special care and attention, as cloth type headliners are assembled with foam backing and usually glued to a fibre roof panel. If the headliner becomes wet, it can cause the head liner to delaminate and fall down. An interior cleaner (303 TM Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner) should be used. Spray onto a terry towel and wipe very gently
Do not spray products directly onto head lining. Wipe lightly making sure not to leave headliner wet. Inspect and re-clean as necessary. It is better to clean twice, rather than to allow the head liner to get too wet. An alcohol based aerosol glass cleaner may also work for this operation because of its quick evaporation. Vinyl headliners should be cleaned the same way.
Methodology
•Lightly brush the headliner with a natural-latex sponge or a horsehair brush, they have very soft bristles that are gentle and is specially made for headliners or leather surfaces, this will loosen dust / dirt and make vacuuming easier (for very light dust or lint use a rolling lint brush)
•Do not use a stiff brush as you may snag or tear the headliner material
•Lightly vacuum the headliner to remove loose dust
•Spray 303 CM Cleaner & Spot Remover on to a 100% cotton terry towel
•Cleaning the headliner a quarter section at a time, use very light and even pressure on the towel to work the cleaner into the fabric. Do not saturate the material or use much pressure on the towel
•Use a fresh, clean damp, 100% cotton terry towel to remove the soil / dirt
•Frequently rinse the towel in clean warm water to ensure all dirt I soil is removed
•If the vehicle is fitted with a sunroof, open it a couple of inches, as dust builds up at the front edge.
•Clean this area before closing the sunroof and proceeding to the rear of the sunroof.
JonM
