Mazda_g   10 #1 Posted August 16, 2012 I have recently bought a second hand car. The upholstery is not as clean as I would like - some stains and I think the previous driver was a smoker. The inside has been cleaned but I think a deeper clean of the upholstery is needed. Can any of you recommend anyone? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #2 Posted August 16, 2012 I have recently bought a second hand car. The upholstery is not as clean as I would like - some stains and I think the previous driver was a smoker. The inside has been cleaned but I think a deeper clean of the upholstery is needed. Can any of you recommend anyone? Thanks!  I wouldn't normally recommend anything that comes in an aerosol can (apart from WD40) but my O/H bought some Car Plan 'Interior Valet' carpet and upholstery cleaner at the weekend, in preparation for us going on holiday in the car in a couple of weeks. Whilst I was washing and waxing the exterior, she set about cleaning the upholstery (which was pretty filthy to be honest). I told her she was wasting her time and should hire an upholstery cleaning machine.  Quite the contrary as it turned out! ... the spray can did exactly what it said on the tin! Looks brand new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #3 Posted August 16, 2012 I use the foam stuff in a can. Spray it on, leave a while then scrub with a damp cloth, continually rinsing it out when mucky.  When dry hoover out any residue.  Works a treat.  The only drawback is it comes out quite fast and can spread everywhere if you have the doors open. But the stuff stinks so much you need ventilation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mazda_g   10 #4 Posted August 16, 2012 That's good to know and should save me a bit of cash! Thanks you two! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #5 Posted August 16, 2012 If it helps mine was Tesco's own brand.  Link to show the pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mazda_g   10 #6 Posted August 16, 2012 Just done it and its come up a treat. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #7 Posted August 16, 2012 Just done it and its come up a treat. Thanks again! Alcoblog and alcresearch save the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #8 Posted August 17, 2012 Alcoblog and alcresearch save the day!  Presses the imaginary "+1 rep" button for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #9 Posted August 17, 2012 Presses the imaginary "+1 rep" button for you! If that button's made of plastic, you can keep it looking 'brand new' by wiping it with WD40 ... just like any plastic (or rubber) interior and exterior trim on a car! Best to wipe it on with a lint free cloth to avoid overspray ... rub it in to remove grime. Great on black stuff like windscreen arms, bumpers, door handles and tyres too! Beats that horrible slimy silicone stuff hands down!  (This is a public information broadcast from 'Area 51 and a half') Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rossyrooney   12 #10 Posted August 17, 2012 imaginary "+1 rep" button for you!  I can't imagine why i haven't got one of those buttons :suspect: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
