ummm my car smells weird so I want to clean the mats ( my dog threw up on it a while ago never thouroughly cleaned it) so I was wondering if I could jsut pop the mats into a washing machine. Also when ppl get their car detailed at shops do they clean it well? Im sur eits different for each shop ut i mean in general.

 

There is a forum designed specifically for this type of question. Detaling Forum will suit you.

 

you need to steam clean them

 

powerwash will do....

 

stop doing this inside the car

 

A true detailing shop, that costs between 89 and 150 bucks should take the mats out and steam clean them, but in the detailing section theres a good way of doing it yourself. I tried it, just take the mats out and go to the carwash, spray with a carpet cleaner like resolve or even a car carpet cleaner, blast it with high pressure soap and then a LOT of rinse water, then let them dry in the sun for a day. Thats the cheapest, it just depends how much u want to spend and how much time u have to do it. I mean, for 90 bucks you can get a nice new set of OEM mats, or for 30 you can get a regular set from autozone. whatever you wanna do man

 

First: SEARCH, Then if you don't find what your looking for, post it in the proper place!..Then Detailing forum.

So heres the link:http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=69

 

Maybe this could help you a little bit.

 

I've also noticed most of those coin-op car washes have mat clips on the wall so you can keep them off of the ground while you clean them.

 

Shampoo the rugs with scalding hot water and a 50/50 mixture of laundry detergent (powder) and Arm&Hammer baking soda. Scrub very well, then either steam them or power hose them to all hell. Let dry completely, then use a surface cleaner (spray can carpet cleaner, Castle brand Velour cleaner) and a damp rag to wipe up any excess dirt from the surface of the mats.