washing genuine mats

[carrots 1]

i didnt take my mats out before the start of the winter and they look a bit grubby now .they are gen vw grey carpet with corrado stiched in.is it possible to put um in washing machine or will it kill um

[Goldie 2]

When i have cleaned mine in the past all i have used is Megs APC or a interior shampoo.. Damp sponge and give them a good scrub..

 

Came up good as new..

 

Im not sure how they would be after a session in the washing machine...

[carrots 1]

i normaly use some sort of upholstery cleaner but thought about the washing machine.i mite try scotch guard aswell

[KIPVW 0]

A jet wash and a bottle of Hair shampoo works wonders ;)

[Billzeebub 1]

My usual method is a rough brushing (with brush from dustpan), then slightly damp cloth. If still soiled then some warm soapy water and a car sponge, old toothbrush on stitching and Corrado script, rinsing regularly

[BILLCOR 1]

A jet wash and a bottle of Hair shampoo works wonders ;)

 

Thats how I cleaned the carpet on my last Rado, it was filthy and came up like new

[carrots 1]

i will have to get the missis shampoo then i am bald lol

[BILLCOR 1]

i will have to get the missis shampoo then i am bald lol

 

You could always try this :lol:

[KIPVW 0]

:-) lol

[carrots 1]

You could always try this :lol:

 

pmsl

[davidwort 0]

I've put mats in the bath before, soaked in bio washing liquid then tread on them to squeeze the dirt out, unless you can use a large launderette machine I think you'd have to bend the mats too much and damage them

[Goldie 2]

No wonder people think we are mad with these cars...

 

Imagine seeing a man walking up and down on some car mats on his drive...

[Critical_Mass 10]

No wonder people think we are mad with these cars...

 

Imagine seeing a man walking up and down on some car mats on his drive...

 

:lol:

 

Or going to the local launderettes with car matts under your arm :lol:

[VAG-hag 0]

flash APC, a good scrub then risne & hang on the line :thumbleft:

[fla 9]

if there are some spots on the mats (eg heel marks), spray some Vanish or use some Ace bleach, but make sure you dont leave it on too long before washing. As above use some washing powder (persil et al), scrub with a hard (plastic) brush and rinse thoroughly. If you're feeling particularly indulgent of your mats (!), soak them in fabric softener in a large bowl or bucket and then hang them leaving them to drip dry, dont rinse out. Car will smell really fresh for quite a while.

[davidwort 0]

...soak them in fabric softener...

do you drive in bare feet :)