[Shotimes] Cleaning carpets

[Carl Prochilo]

I will get around to doing it at some point if for no other reason than to
clean the seat tracks are relubricate them better.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Tue, January 4, 2005 12:49 pm, Ian Fisher said:
> Ha-Us purists remove the seats when we clean our
> carpets. :)
>
> In all seriousness, it's a good idea to do this at
> some point. You may also want to paint the seat
> tracks, especially where they bolt to the floor. Many
> SHO's have rust spots on the carpet from rusty seat
> tracks.
>
> Ian
>
> --- Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, I vacuumed both before and after the cleaner
>> was applied.  I used a
>> damp sponge to work the cleaner into the carpet per
>> their directions.
>> After the soak period was done, I used some clean
>> cloths I had to wipe the
>> carpet, and then did the final vacuum as I said.
>> For the purists, I also
>> did this under the front seats.  :)
>>
>> The carpet itself is actually in very good condition
>> considering the age
>> and mileage.  The only real wear spot I have is
>> where my heal sits on the
>> mat for my right foot.
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Carl Prochilo
>> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
>>
>> On Tue, January 4, 2005 11:57 am, Donald Mallinson
>> said:
>> > Carl, just to clarify a point in my method.  I
>> recommend
>> > using a vacuume before and after cleaning, but
>> during the
>> > cleaning, you use cloths or towels.
>> >
>> > Old bath towels are perfect.  They soak up the
>> dirt that is
>> > loosened by the cleaner, whichever one you choose,
>> and I do
>> > like the soda based product that Ron mentioned.  I
>> had a
>> > sample can once, and it worked really well in the
>> house, I
>> > need to find the company and add it to my product
>> line.
>> >
>> > I try not to use a brush because it can tear the
>> fibers and
>> > lead to the carpet looking old before its time.  A
>> blotting
>> > or light rubbing with a towel is much easier on
>> the carpet.
>> >
>> > Don Mallinson
>> >
>> > Carl Prochilo wrote:
>> >> I wouldn't say that the carpet were super dirty.
>> There are some spots.
>> >> I
>> >> used something we had in the house that was foam
>> spray based that you
>> >> apply and then use a wet sponge to rub into the
>> carpet.  That brought
>> >> back
>> >> a nice appearance to the carpet to the point I
>> almost don't want to step
>> >> in it again.  I did same to the mats.
>> >> For the few stubborn spots, I might try your
>> method, but all of the
>> >> spots
>> >> are not even normally visible and I will soon
>> forget.
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