Help, cleaning tips/tricks for cashmere interior
03-26-11, 06:29 AM
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Help, cleaning tips/tricks for cashmere interior
Does anyone use any particular cleaning products and/or have tips for cleaning the floor mats, & keeping carpeting clean for the light color interiors, specifically cashmere. Steam cleaning, vacuuming & shampooing with Dawn (b/c of grease removing properties) then pressure wash have come to mind.
03-26-11, 02:12 PM
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For leather...
I got a tip I would never have thoght of, but Dove soap on a wet hand cloth or better yet probably a microfiber IMO. Get soapy mix in bucket & ring cloth virtually dry. The soap gently cleans, but also has moisturizer in it to "do no harm", go back w/ clean damp cloth & & let air dry thoroughly Finally go over w/ mild leather product like McGuires or comparable w/ no oils. It stated saddle soap way too harsh & will actually dry leather out & do more harm in long run w/ a long list of other cleaners. Makes sense to me.
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Black floor mats
Has anybody just gone back in w/ OEM black floor mats in cashmere interior cars? The thought seems like a reasonable solution, & may match the contrast of the dash or look like hell! I dunno, anyone?
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If there is grease on the carpet, floor mat, seats, etc. BEFORE you spray anything on it, use a can of carb cleaner or brake cleaner. It will dissolve the grease away, within seconds. It works great. If you have already wet and cleaned it with something else, wait until completely dry and try this method. Not for use on leather.
To remove dye form blue jean wear, use a body solvent. Its a little bit stronger than rubbing alcohol, but no where near the gasoline/acetone state. Try a little spot first, just to see what it does. It shouldnt hurt the leather. Then use a good cleaner, then use a conditioner...
The jeans must be somewhat wet/sweaty for this to happen, especially after playing golf.. The belts are the worst enemy when wet on leather with light color interior.
Let me know if it works... Another one of my detailing secrets!
To remove dye form blue jean wear, use a body solvent. Its a little bit stronger than rubbing alcohol, but no where near the gasoline/acetone state. Try a little spot first, just to see what it does. It shouldnt hurt the leather. Then use a good cleaner, then use a conditioner...
The jeans must be somewhat wet/sweaty for this to happen, especially after playing golf.. The belts are the worst enemy when wet on leather with light color interior.
Let me know if it works... Another one of my detailing secrets!
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