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Old 04-17-05, 02:13 PM
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Carpet in laundry machine?

What would happen if you washed the stock carpet in a laundramat?

Would the foam backing get wrecked? What about the sound deadener glue?
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yeah is this possible at all? mine needs cleaning and the Carpet washer i used didn't get everything
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Originally Posted by staticguitar313
yeah is this possible at all? mine needs cleaning and the Carpet washer i used didn't get everything
Maybe in an industrial size washer/dryer but in an ordinary model you got in your house id say that thing is way too huge and heavy.. I cleaned mine with alot of water/soap and one of those carpet cleaner things that sucks up the water i forget what u call it lol, but it did make a difference , basically i sprayed it with my hose with dish soap on it and got all the loose stuff out and then sucked the rest up with the carpet vacuum thing and then let it air dry , made a noticeable difference but not like ooooh aaahhh difference but worth a try
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ive done it. works fine. the sound deadening wont stay on though so take it off first.
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i put the rear carpets in the wash, cold. they clean up ok, smell much much better, and its not much work
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I've pressure washed carpets with great results. Use some good carpet cleaning solution in a spray bottle then blast it. I've even used DL hand cleaner on tough spots.
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Steam cleaning would get some of it off before you throw it in the washer prolly. And yes, the washing machines in laudramats are way to small, and I doubt the one in your house is big enough..hahaha =D
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Originally Posted by bowmanjoel
What would happen if you washed the stock carpet in a laundramat?

Would the foam backing get wrecked? What about the sound deadener glue?

Since you're going to have it out, you might be able to find a shop which will re-do it. I had the carpet out of my '87 TII and it looked like hell. I took it to "Auto Magic" in Westminster CO - one of those dentless repair and minor body shop. They bleached and re-dyed it for $50 and it looks like new. Best idea I've had in my restoration project.

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Originally Posted by jgrewe
I've pressure washed carpets with great results. Use some good carpet cleaning solution in a spray bottle then blast it. I've even used DL hand cleaner on tough spots.
Works like a charm...Steamcleaning is good too but I prefer to clean my mats with a pressure washer and some good carpet cleaner.(I know first hand because i am a detailer)
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