Carpet protection

[Celtic Eagle]

Ok so we get in the car shoes dirty and it gets in the carpet. Now what's the best way to keep it clean two ideas spring to mind get some decent mats and have them treated so they can just be brushed off or use clear vinyl cover mates . What does the team think? Any other ideas?

Celtic Eagle

 

[pgarner]

dont let people with dirty feet get in the car.

paper mats are avalible for pennies (the ones that garages use) if you want to use normal mats and have them there for when the shoes are dirty

 

[geraint13]

have mats and on my car it has clips on to hold them in place
never seen that before lol
handy !!!!

 

[pgarner]

have mats and on my car it has clips on to hold them in place
never seen that before lol
handy !!!!

there good arnt they. i need to get some for the rear but it means lifting up the carpet and making the holes for them

 

[obi_waynne]

Scotch Guard is very good, it means the carpets will come up like new even after heavy abuse. It lasts about 5-10 years.

There is no substitute for car mats though, these absorb the wear and tear more than any protective coating ever will.

 

[HDi fun]

Always had mats in my cars - shaking them clean is easier than cleaning the carpet

 

[Celtic Eagle]

dont let people with dirty feet get in the car.

paper mats are avalible for pennies (the ones that garages use) if you want to use normal mats and have them there for when the shoes are dirty

Like it! but it mainly my shoes that are dirty

Celtic Eagle

 

[geraint13]

Like it! but it mainly my shoes that are dirty

Celtic Eagle

scotch gaurd the carpet and get sum mats. ultimate protection

 

[story333]

Try to use foam cleaner or just mix 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tsp. dish detergent with hot water in a spray bottle. Vacuum the carpet first!

 

[obi_waynne]

Good tip Story and welcome to TorqueCars.

 

[Celtic Eagle]

Cheers Guys

Loads of good info

Many thanks

Celtic Eagle

 

[geraint13]

Try to use foam cleaner or just mix 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tsp. dish detergent with hot water in a spray bottle. Vacuum the carpet first!

does the vinegar thing work well then ? have you tried it on your own car carpets ? :blink:

 

[HDi fun]

Decosol vac and valay works well but mats and scotchguard are easier

 

[T9 man]

Anyone even thinking of getting into my car with dirty shoes had better know where the nearest bus stop is!

 

[geraint13]

Anyone even thinking of getting into my car with dirty shoes had better know where the nearest bus stop is!

and hope they have BFH !!!!!

 

[story333]

does the vinegar thing work well then ? have you tried it on your own car carpets ? :blink:

Wouldn't suggest it if I hadn't tried it first!
You can also try mixing a cup of baking soda adn 20 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon, neroli, grapefruit). Let it sit for 5 or more minutes and then vacuum the powder.
OR
20 drops essential oil of pennyroyal with ½ pint vinegar and ½ pint water :blink1:

 

[geraint13]

reminds me of aggie & kim from how clean is your house lol !!!
thanks mate will give it a go and let u know how it goes !
is the essential oils for fragrance or does it clean aswell ?
stupid question i know but im intrested lol !!!!!

 

[story333]

Essential oils is used in many home made cleaning solutions, it cleans and smells nice aswell

I think this would be help you clean your car next time:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Vinegar-For-Car-Cleaning&id=4483646

It helped me

 

[Prince]

Essential oils is used in many home made cleaning solutions, it cleans and smells nice aswell

I think this would be help you clean your car next time:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Vinegar-For-Car-Cleaning&id=4483646

It helped me

Vinegar works well on stubborn marks. Must be something to do with the acidity of it.

(Links can only be posted by users with 10 or more posts. I have approved this one for you though.)

 

[HDi fun]

Automatic machine wash powder (bio type) diluted with water and denatured alcohol would work well.

 

[Celtic Eagle]

This is brilliant stuff guys Thanks

CE

 

[trijoetri]

Fiance trains horses and riders for English style jumping... my mats get very sandy. Sandy is a big no-no as it grinds down the treads of mats and carpets. It didnt take long for her heels and sand to rub out the "SE-R" stitching on the passanger mat.

I shake the mats out probably every five days for the sand, and if your girl has long hair that builds up in the carpets, a quick thing to do is just breath hot air into your palm like you were cleaning sunglasses and rub the carpet, the moisture pulls all the hair out.

Also, the vinegar works great! I read this thread yesterday at work and tried it when I got home. Thank you!