How to clean car carpet from dirt

The floor mats in your car are expected to get dirty, especially if you have pets or children. If your car has carpeted floor mats instead of rubber or vinyl, they can be much more difficult to keep clean. But they're important to maintain regularly, as floor mats protect the car's more durable interior floor surfaces from dirt, weather, liquids, and everyday wear and tear.

If dirt gets on your car carpets, it's not the end of the world. With a little patience and a few simple household cleaners, you can get dirt off your car floor mats, avoid stains, and repair them without buying new ones. Follow the instructions below to learn how to clean carpeted floor mats in your car.

Always clean your car mats outside, not in the garage. This is a messy business and will save you further cleanup.

Necessary materials

• Carpet cleaner
• Clean towels (at least two)
• Detergent (liquid)
• Eyeglasses (optional)
• Extension cable (optional)
• industrial vacuum
• Washing machine (optional)
• cleaning brush

Step 1: Remove car mats. Always remove dirty floor mats from the vehicle before cleaning; you don't want to spread the mess elsewhere in your car.

If the dirt is still wet, be patient and wait for it to completely dry. If the dirt hasn't dried and you're trying to clean it up, you're likely to spread it deeper into the carpet fibers and/or increase surface area, making it difficult or impossible to clean up the mess.

• Functions: If you are not sure if the mud is completely dry, it is better not to check it. Lay the mats out in the sun to dry and move on to the next step when you are 100% sure the dirt is dry and ready to be peeled off.

Step 2: Scrape off dried dirt. Now that the dirt is completely dry, use the cleaning brush to begin separating the dried dirt from the carpet fibers.

Gently and as much as possible rub the dirty areas until the dust stops separating. Strike the rugs against something strong and durable, such as a post or railing, to remove dust particles from the carpet fiber.

You can wear goggles and a breathing mask while you do this to prevent the dust from getting into your eyes and inhaling it.

• Functions: If your situation allows, lean the floor mats against a wall, fence, post, or other vertical surface and hold them with one hand while brushing with the other hand to allow dirt and dirt flakes to fall. to the ground, rather than leaving them in the fibers of the carpet.

Step 3: Vacuum the rugs. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner, such as an industrial vacuum cleaner, to pick up any fine dust particles left behind or stuck deep into the fabric.

If you don't have an industrial vacuum cleaner, a regular household vacuum cleaner will do. No matter what type of vacuum cleaner you use, you may need an extension cord to be able to connect the vacuum cleaner and use it outside.

Be very careful when vacuuming. Dust particles can be very small and impossible to see. Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they don't exist. Depending on how much dirt is left, you can vacuum the mess left after step 2.

Step 4: Wash with soap and water. Prepare soapy water with a strong detergent such as dishwashing liquid.

If you don't have access to a strong detergent, regular soap will do. Just use it more than soap with a stronger detergent when you mix it with water.

Use a clean rag or cleaning brush (after you cleaned it in step 2, of course) and go over any dirty part of the rug. Start scrubbing lightly and as you scrub more vigorously to get to the deeper layers of the carpet fibers.

Step 5: Wash your rugs. When you're done cleaning your rugs with a rag or brush, use a washing machine to remove the soap and dirt from the carpet fibers.

If you don't have access to a pressure washer, a regular garden hose will do. If you have a hose nozzle, use the thick, strong jet setting and spray soap and dirt off the floor mats.

Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 as needed until the floor mats are as clean as possible.

• A warning: Power washers are very strong. If you use it, do not point the nozzle too close to the carpet fibers or you risk damaging/tearing the carpet fibers.

Step 6: Dry the rugs. Using a clean, dry towel, dry the floor mats as much as possible.

If you still see a stain on your carpet after you let it dry out a bit, use a foam carpet cleaning spray and follow the directions on the bottle for best results. Otherwise, keep drying the rugs for as long as possible.

They must be completely dry before re-installing them in the car to prevent mold from growing, which would require you to replace them completely and could spread to other parts of the car. If you don't have the power of the sun, leave them to dry in a safe place in your house or garage until they are completely dry.

Always remember that you need to be patient to make sure the dirt is completely dry before you start the cleaning process. This is the first and most important step in keeping your car carpet clean. With a little patience and effort, you can get floor mats that make your car a lot cleaner. Ask a mechanic for a quick and detailed consultation if you have any questions about the process.