Best Way To Clean Car Mats???

[Hunter]

As above really folks.

The dried on stuff is easy but I find it really tough to get the mud 'stains' out of the carpet/mats. Our Dyson is great in the house but not in the car.

Whenever a dealer valets my car, the mats always come out 'as new'

Is there a tip/hint/easy way of getting mats clean

Trade secret

This snowy weather combined with mucky, salty roads has made my mats a real state and I know the vacuum cleaner will only remove the surface stuff.

Cheers mi dears

[n13roy]

Give them to the missus !!!!!......

[Rob3rto]

Something called 1001 shampoo.

[jd ollie]

If there's white flakes try head n shoulders

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by n13roy

Give them to the missus !!!!!......

Originally Posted by jd ollie

If there's white flakes try head n shoulders

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by Rob3rto

Something called 1001 shampoo.

Apply it wet With a sponge

[Hunter]

BUMP

Anyone else got suggestions

[Brickman]

I'm sure Mr Rosso, will have some tips, check out the car detailing section Matey

[Commanderfish]

Wet sponge and carpet shampoo?

My wife's spider has a slight case of this at the mo.

[Roswell]

Jet wash.

[alfacool]

I use washing up liquid and a hand brush.
Wet carpets with a hose, add liquid, aggitate with brush, hose off and hang up to dry.
I have even put mine in the tumble dryer, but dont tell the Mrs

[Dibby]

Take them out and bung them in the washing machine.

Or failing that, new ones are pretty cheap off ebay

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by Roswell

Jet wash.

Really?!?! I'd have thought you'd ruin the carpet 'pile' if you jet washed it. Does it work for you Ros

Originally Posted by alfacool

I use washing up liquid and a hand brush.
Wet carpets with a hose, add liquid, aggitate with brush, hose off and hang up to dry.
I have even put mine in the tumble dryer, but dont tell the Mrs

Tumble dryer?!?!? She'd kill you if she knew

What about washing machine Do they wash ok

[Roswell]

Originally Posted by Hunter

Really?!?! I'd have thought you'd ruin the carpet 'pile' if you jet washed it. Does it work for you Ros

Put it this way, they were better after I finished than before I started.

[Dibby]

Originally Posted by Hunter

What about washing machine Do they wash ok

Washing machine works just fine, could try bunging in some of that waterproof coat wash-in suff to make them water repellant and then spray with scotchguard to keep the muck from sticking for the next couple of months.

If a washing machine is fine for trainers, jackets, bathroom mats, it'll be fine for car mats. The rubber on the bottom goes a bit floppy after a few washes but don't worry, they're not made of tissue paper.

[Hunter]

Interesting

Thanks chaps

[lowejackson]

Car Interior Detailing - Autopia.org About half way down the page

[Hunter]

Good page Thanks

[Flapdog]

Spray liberally with AG Interior Shampoo, allow to soak for a minute or two, wipe with a warm damp cloth and then hoover if necessary. Always works for me except where there is chewing gum on the mat

[Ralf S.]

Aye! I use regular Halfords carpet cleaner.

Ralf S.

[IainB]

Originally Posted by Commanderfish

Wet sponge and carpet shampoo?

My wife's spider has a slight case of this at the mo.

Other than an Alfa forum, there isn't many places you want to admit that kind of thing...

I'll get my coat...

Iain

[mamalasagne]

I use a jet wash and carpet shampoo, too. Hang 'em out to dry, works a treat

I have also been known to use this technique inside the car, followed by sucking up the water with a Vax, but then it was filthy, and it was only hubby's car