I found a good way to clean floormats
01-21-2002, 12:45 AM
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I found a good way to clean floormats
Since my tan interior carpeted floormats were dirty as ***** and had alot of spots on them, I decided to give them a thorough cleaning. I first prepped the mats by beating the F outta them to remove any huge loose dirt. Then I used a stain remover such as spray n wash that you use on stains for the laundry. I then prepped the clothes washing machine by using hot water and Tide. I had to fold most of the mats so that they would all fit in. I put it on the longest cycle possible, including the automatic presoaks. Once the spin cycle was complete, I just took them out and hung them in the bathtub to dry all the way. They smell and look much better. All but the most in ground stains (driver mat with clutch n brake marks) came out completely. The only neg I saw was the woven edges did become a tiny bit frayed. This can probably be cured by setting the machine to gentle instead of regular, but I dunno how well it would still work in removing stains.
01-21-2002, 01:29 AM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
sounds good.... i'd try it... if i had factory mats
but i found that automotive carpet cleaner stuff works good, worked well on my car.
sounds good.... i'd try it... if i had factory mats
but i found that automotive carpet cleaner stuff works good, worked well on my car.
I'd rather save the 50 bucks for real upgrades though... speaking of which I really should get around to that RSB.
01-21-2002, 06:05 AM
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WASHING FLOOR MATTS
1) Take some liquid Tide or whatever you use, pretreat spots. Let stand while you wash your car.
2) Take garden hose and soak matts. Apply liquid Tide to matts and scrub them with a brush.
3) Rinse throughly with hose and hang to dry in the sun.
Total time - about 10 min.
Dry time - about 2 hrs.
Matts come out beautiful with no damange to ends.
TIP - Use some fabric softener mixed in a bucket of warm water to make them soft and smell April Fresh!
I think thats much easier then the washing machine method and you wount damage your matts that way either.
2) Take garden hose and soak matts. Apply liquid Tide to matts and scrub them with a brush.
3) Rinse throughly with hose and hang to dry in the sun.
Total time - about 10 min.
Dry time - about 2 hrs.
Matts come out beautiful with no damange to ends.
TIP - Use some fabric softener mixed in a bucket of warm water to make them soft and smell April Fresh!
I think thats much easier then the washing machine method and you wount damage your matts that way either.
01-21-2002, 06:10 AM
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Re: WASHING FLOOR MATTS
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
1) Take some liquid Tide or whatever you use, pretreat spots. Let stand while you wash your car.
2) Take garden hose and soak matts. Apply liquid Tide to matts and scrub them with a brush.
3) Rinse throughly with hose and hang to dry in the sun.
Total time - about 10 min.
Dry time - about 2 hrs.
Matts come out beautiful with no damange to ends.
TIP - Use some fabric softener mixed in a bucket of warm water to make them soft and smell April Fresh!
I think thats much easier then the washing machine method and you wount damage your matts that way either.
1) Take some liquid Tide or whatever you use, pretreat spots. Let stand while you wash your car.
2) Take garden hose and soak matts. Apply liquid Tide to matts and scrub them with a brush.
3) Rinse throughly with hose and hang to dry in the sun.
Total time - about 10 min.
Dry time - about 2 hrs.
Matts come out beautiful with no damange to ends.
TIP - Use some fabric softener mixed in a bucket of warm water to make them soft and smell April Fresh!
I think thats much easier then the washing machine method and you wount damage your matts that way either.
01-21-2002, 06:49 AM
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Re: I found a good way to clean floormats
Originally posted by ericdwong
Since my tan interior carpeted floormats were dirty as ***** and had alot of spots on them, I decided to give them a thorough cleaning. I first prepped the mats by beating the F outta them to remove any huge loose dirt. Then I used a stain remover such as spray n wash that you use on stains for the laundry. I then prepped the clothes washing machine by using hot water and Tide. I had to fold most of the mats so that they would all fit in. I put it on the longest cycle possible, including the automatic presoaks. Once the spin cycle was complete, I just took them out and hung them in the bathtub to dry all the way. They smell and look much better. All but the most in ground stains (driver mat with clutch n brake marks) came out completely. The only neg I saw was the woven edges did become a tiny bit frayed. This can probably be cured by setting the machine to gentle instead of regular, but I dunno how well it would still work in removing stains.
Since my tan interior carpeted floormats were dirty as ***** and had alot of spots on them, I decided to give them a thorough cleaning. I first prepped the mats by beating the F outta them to remove any huge loose dirt. Then I used a stain remover such as spray n wash that you use on stains for the laundry. I then prepped the clothes washing machine by using hot water and Tide. I had to fold most of the mats so that they would all fit in. I put it on the longest cycle possible, including the automatic presoaks. Once the spin cycle was complete, I just took them out and hung them in the bathtub to dry all the way. They smell and look much better. All but the most in ground stains (driver mat with clutch n brake marks) came out completely. The only neg I saw was the woven edges did become a tiny bit frayed. This can probably be cured by setting the machine to gentle instead of regular, but I dunno how well it would still work in removing stains.
I kinda wouln't want the dirt from peoples' feet getting into my washer and then my own clothes.I found it impossible to get dirt out of the white "Maxima" logo. I scrubbed and scrubbed with carpet cleaner to no avail....
01-21-2002, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by got rice?
I find it easier to take it to the car wash and hi-pressure soap/spray them.
I find it easier to take it to the car wash and hi-pressure soap/spray them.
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01-21-2002, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by SuDZ
I do that sometimes but it doesnt really get stuff it it has been cacked on there or after a few weeks of snow/sand in my area.
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I do that sometimes but it doesnt really get stuff it it has been cacked on there or after a few weeks of snow/sand in my area.
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01-21-2002, 11:32 AM
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I just clean my tan floor mat... take them to the bathtub... no outside place to wash them(live in apt)... wet them first.. then get soem liquid tide, use a small brush and brush them in one direction, rinse, repeat, hang them dry.. they look almost brand new... 
01-21-2002, 03:15 PM
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i bought clear mats to put over the factory cloth ones. i vacuum/clean my car weekly, so the factory mats usually only have a few pieces of grass or whatever on them, which the vacuum takes care of. no stains. by the way, these clear mats are like 4.99 at walmart.
01-21-2002, 04:06 PM
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Originally posted by wope
i bought clear mats to put over the factory cloth ones. i vacuum/clean my car weekly, so the factory mats usually only have a few pieces of grass or whatever on them, which the vacuum takes care of. no stains. by the way, these clear mats are like 4.99 at walmart.
i bought clear mats to put over the factory cloth ones. i vacuum/clean my car weekly, so the factory mats usually only have a few pieces of grass or whatever on them, which the vacuum takes care of. no stains. by the way, these clear mats are like 4.99 at walmart.
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