Stain Cleaning Tip!

Shawn F. · 08-02-2008, 01:35 PM

I thought I'd post another tip up here for those that have a nasty red or any bad stain that you cannot seem to get out (this works for red stains that have been sitting a long time).
When detailing cars we use something called a Vapor Steamer to clean interiors, engine compartments, etc. It's just a steamer that lifts dirt and cleans without the use of any chemicals. Most people cannot afford a $1000-$2000 dollar steamer. Here is something you can use on a red stain.
Get a few plain white towels (hand drying,yo wash cloth, whatever u have). Get the towel damp, pull out your iron for ironing clothes. Turn it on, lay the towel down on the stain (make sure it's damp), hit the iron on top of the towel and even hit the steamer button a few times. Be sure not to leave it on too long or else it will get too hot and burn the towel and carpet or seat. The steam and heat will actually lift the dirt and stain up into the damp towel and the steam actually kills any bacteria or mold in the carpet without the use of chemicals. Keep turning the towel as it turns red until the stain is gone.
You can vaccume and put some carpet cleaner on the stain first to let it sit which will help lift the dirt/stain.
Hope this helps!

Kovz · 08-04-2008, 09:02 AM

cool. good tip!

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-04-2008, 09:30 AM

im gonna need to try this.. i have tan/beige carpet and its been nasty since ive gotten it.

Tex Star Detail · 08-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

im gonna need to try this.. i have tan/beige carpet and its been nasty since ive gotten it.

Shampoo the carpets first. whatever is still there and heavy, hot with that process. I use this process often and it does work.

NOTE: Rd stains that have been improperly cleaned and/or in the fabric/carpet for a long time, will be almost impossible to remove. You can lighten it.

Also, another tip, while scrubbing a stain..... Scrub from the outer edge of the stain to the center. Scrubbing from the center out will spread the stain...

happy detailing

Shawn F. · 08-04-2008, 09:42 PM

Good point, he is correct. Before doing this process be sure to vaccume the carpets well first and hit with a cleaner/shampoo, let it sit, scrub from the outside in, vaccume again and then hit it with the iron or steamer.

tt85_GM · 08-05-2008, 04:01 PM

I solved this problem, Leather seats FTW.

On a serious note.. good tips

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-06-2008, 12:06 AM

ah.. the carpet has been stained like it is since i got the blaze a little over a year ago.. ill still try it. im not super worried since i dont have floor mats and it will get dirty again

NotaDime · 08-08-2008, 09:53 PM

or use this with the same method.......

http://www.topoftheline.com/reddyeremover.html

Shawn F. · 08-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Yes I have heard of people using that, I have not used it personally but hear it works. Before buying, try dilluted degreaser first.

NotaDime · 08-08-2008, 10:08 PM

i have and it does work.

08-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#1
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Stain Cleaning Tip! I thought I'd post another tip up here for those that have a nasty red or any bad stain that you cannot seem to get out (this works for red stains that have been sitting a long time). When detailing cars we use something called a Vapor Steamer to clean interiors, engine compartments, etc. It's just a steamer that lifts dirt and cleans without the use of any chemicals. Most people cannot afford a $1000-$2000 dollar steamer. Here is something you can use on a red stain. Get a few plain white towels (hand drying,yo wash cloth, whatever u have). Get the towel damp, pull out your iron for ironing clothes. Turn it on, lay the towel down on the stain (make sure it's damp), hit the iron on top of the towel and even hit the steamer button a few times. Be sure not to leave it on too long or else it will get too hot and burn the towel and carpet or seat. The steam and heat will actually lift the dirt and stain up into the damp towel and the steam actually kills any bacteria or mold in the carpet without the use of chemicals. Keep turning the towel as it turns red until the stain is gone. You can vaccume and put some carpet cleaner on the stain first to let it sit which will help lift the dirt/stain. Hope this helps!
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08-04-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
Kovz I RIDE LO Age: 24 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,220 Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Youngstown, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! cool. good tip!
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08-04-2008, 09:30 AM	#3
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! im gonna need to try this.. i have tan/beige carpet and its been nasty since ive gotten it.
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08-04-2008, 05:19 PM	#4
Tex Star Detail will detail for food Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 509 Location: Georgetown, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem im gonna need to try this.. i have tan/beige carpet and its been nasty since ive gotten it. Shampoo the carpets first. whatever is still there and heavy, hot with that process. I use this process often and it does work. NOTE: Rd stains that have been improperly cleaned and/or in the fabric/carpet for a long time, will be almost impossible to remove. You can lighten it. Also, another tip, while scrubbing a stain..... Scrub from the outer edge of the stain to the center. Scrubbing from the center out will spread the stain... happy detailing
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08-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! Good point, he is correct. Before doing this process be sure to vaccume the carpets well first and hit with a cleaner/shampoo, let it sit, scrub from the outside in, vaccume again and then hit it with the iron or steamer.
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08-05-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,337 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! I solved this problem, Leather seats FTW. On a serious note.. good tips
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08-06-2008, 12:06 AM	#7
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! ah.. the carpet has been stained like it is since i got the blaze a little over a year ago.. ill still try it. im not super worried since i dont have floor mats and it will get dirty again
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08-08-2008, 09:53 PM	#8
NotaDime UN-BANNED B!TCHES!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,335 Location: Home. User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! or use this with the same method....... http://www.topoftheline.com/reddyeremover.html
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08-08-2008, 10:05 PM	#9
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! Yes I have heard of people using that, I have not used it personally but hear it works. Before buying, try dilluted degreaser first.
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08-08-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
NotaDime UN-BANNED B!TCHES!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,335 Location: Home. User is: OffLine	Re: Stain Cleaning Tip! i have and it does work.
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