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Old 10-10-2004, 03:46 AM
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Can I throw my floormats in the washing machine? They need a good rinse to get all the embedded stuff out of them. Also, I have some stains in the back on the carpet, what is the best thing to use?
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I forgot the name of it, but comes in a yellow spray can and has a brush attaced to the nozzle, and works really good for getting stains out of seats and carpets. I think its called Tuff Stuff, or something like that. Got several nasty stains out of my car before, that were a few years old, and the carpet remained the same color, it did not fade any.
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Get this stuff from the dealer called Workhorse. This stuff is in a black can and it works 10x better than tuff stuff.
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Originally Posted by ssesc93
Get this stuff from the dealer called Workhorse. This stuff is in a black can and it works 10x better than tuff stuff.
As long as the stain is removed, how can it work better?
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I pressure wash mine. Either at the car wash or at home. Be COOL with the washer though it can rip a hole.
I get mine out and spray some hot water on them with a little clothes detergent.
Let it sit for about 10 minutes then spray them off. When you spray , do it in lines that overlap. I've had outstanding success with this method. If you have rust marks or
super stains try a little amonia.
Nothing blast the dirt out like a power washer ...


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50/50 simple green, a brush, and a little elbow grease. I got 16 years of stains out of my baby, and I was a kid in this car, and there was a lot of **** on the rear carpet. My carpet is in great condition too, especially for it'* age.


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Originally Posted by Twister97
Originally Posted by ssesc93
Get this stuff from the dealer called Workhorse. This stuff is in a black can and it works 10x better than tuff stuff.
As long as the stain is removed, how can it work better?
There are several things that can make it better! It can get the stain out faster and easier and leave a better smell. lol
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
50/50 simple green, a brush, and a little elbow grease. I got 16 years of stains out of my baby, and I was a kid in this car, and there was a lot of ***^ on the rear carpet. My carpet is in great condition too, especially for it'* age.


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Arent you still a kid? lol jk
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