Note to self: Don't buy a used 3rd gen from Absalom...

I'm thinking I'll start with the Tuff Stuff.

If Tuff Stuff doesn't work, I'll be looking at other cleaners like Blue Coral!

What kind of steam cleaner? Can one be rented or are we talking about those little $100 units at HFT?

Sorry to raise the dead here, but my carpets and headliner are in some serious need of cleaning.

I was hoping to just do the $29 RugDoctor rental from HomeDespot and not have to remove the headliner to clean it. Did you have success with this, Street? Really hoping I can just get the hose attachment for the RugDoctor and use it upside down on the headliner. If not, maybe the Bissell Little Green?

It's been...oh...maybe 7 years since the carpets have been cleaned in mine, and it's reaaaaallly gettin' funky in there. I spotted some white mold not too long ago under the rear weathertech mat. I'm sure just running the RugDoc over this interior a few times will vastly improve things even if it doesn't get everything up.

I cleaned all kinds of stains off my headliner with some Simple green and a few old towels. Had some really bad water stains from the leaking sunroof and all kinds of black crap, but now good as new.

Ah, got it. I'll keep that method in mind if the upside down carpet cleaner doesn't yield good results.

I haven't managed to get the stains out yet. Used a couple different cleaners (can't recall which ones now since its been a while) but they didn't work.

I need a steamer or some other type of way to do it. Just spraying some cleaner on did nothing but make clean spots around the dirty spots.

I did rug doctor and used the upholstery attachment. Its a ton of work, but worth it to remov the carpet and try to save it. Still havent done the headliner, but maybe someday. A rug doctor will work, but dont use it like that bro, water will go everywhere. Use the attachment and like 8 hours and many gallons of hot water to get all the soap out.

Wait, are you saying to remove the carpet and then use the carpet cleaning machine? Hoping to find a solution to clean it while it's in place, so I'll look into picking up a little green Bissell instead. It seems like people have good luck with those and not having to remove the carpet to clean it.

Still open to hearing others experience with renting carpet cleaners to use on the carpet and headliner while they are still in the car.

Thanks!

Yes, i removed the carpet and put down peal n seal to sound deaden on a budget. My buddy helped take the seats out and came back over and put them in, but i did everything else in a weekend. Well worth the $50to rent a machine, 67$ in seal n peal from mcmastercarr and i dunno 6-12 hours. Follow ripcords thread for more info.

I felt like i got maybe 10 cups of coffee outta the floor. Be careful to not use more than a capfull of soap or cleaner. And resolve spray is your friend. Ultra foamy is a good suggestion for the headliners just spray and vacuum away. I need to order some!

Mine was pretty dirty as well, i went down to the fabric store and bought some faux-leather vinyl, a couple cans of glue, and a roller, and it came out pretty nice. it took some time but i think it was worth it, its easier to clean and matches the leather door skin color.

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Same here! Purple power soaked in a rag works great too BTW. Tip: the seat bolt mod is a great way to get an extra foot of space in there for the next filming!

Just spray on the diluted cleaner then use a lightly damp microfiber rag to PAT it clean. Don't scrub just Press and lift.

I'd try K2R on just the spots, maybe applied with a little paint brush and allowed to sit.

Do you know what caused the spots?

I use Huggies Baby wipes....yes, baby wipes! cleans great and good for leather as well. My headliner and visors were nasty from previous owner. Used small package of baby wipes and now looks like new!

That is funny, but even a regular home cleaning mop can help you out in this situation. Check some available models here http://www.bestproductspro.com. These are truly the best options which are available on the market right now!

I was pretty scared to use any chemicals or soap/water. I didn't want the adhesive to come off from under the fabric.

I went with a steam cleaner off amazon. The one I got has an attachment where you can put a microfiber towel/sock to scrub & lift off dirt (https://amzn.to/2Y1ByB0)

My headliner had a ton of grease stains, dried up dog slobber, etc. from the PO and this thing worked like a charm.