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Old 04-07-2008, 02:55 AM
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Default Cleaning BLACK cloth seats: Got any tips?

My black cloth seats are no longer black. Well, they are black but there's all kinds of smuck trappped in the fibers. How should I/can I clean it?
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Old 04-19-2008, 11:37 PM
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I'm interested in this too! I have to get dh's seats clean pronto! but can't shell out anymore money to have it detailed. Can I steam clean them?
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Old 04-20-2008, 01:24 AM
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Bissell Little Green Machine. Takes the seats out of car, clean entire surface a couple times--if you don't get all of the fabric wet it will leave lines. I used this method to keep the beige interior in my '98 in top shape--I haven't cared quite as much about the current ride.
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I've got the same problem in Curby. Black is no longer black and there's some weird stains. Need them OUT!
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Old 04-20-2008, 11:48 PM
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I've got the same problem in Curby. Black is no longer black and there's some weird stains. Need them OUT!
Are those stains in the front seat or the back?
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Old 04-21-2008, 12:10 AM
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Are those stains in the front seat or the back?
Front. There's been no hanky panky in the Beetle!
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:34 AM
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well guess we all dont have access to those types of things

(after clean wrap seats n plastic no more stains) lol jk
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Old 04-25-2008, 04:47 PM
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Yeah, the Green Machine is great. Not expensive and you can use it on everything! I only use 1/2 the amount of soap called for, or you are rinsing forever. Also use super hot water out of the tap and it does the trick. The hotter the water the better. If you don't rinse out all the soap it attracts even more dirt after, so be sure to rinse after the cleaning. Just plain water after the shampoo.

In between cleanings, I sometimes just use some hot water for touch ups. My other car has super clean seats and carpets because of that machine, I have gotten my money's worth and then some!
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