How To Clean Carpeting in a Car
The carpet in vehicles gets really dirty. They become stained from people getting in and out of the car with dirt on their shoes. More dirt and spills accumulate when you have children or pets in the car. The task of cleaning the carpets in a car is rather easy and should not take more than an hour to complete.
How to Clean Carpeting in a Car
Materials Needed
- Vacuum
- Stain remover
- White distilled vinegar
- Liquid dish soap
- Hot water
- Large bucket
- Scrub brush
- Towels
- Use a vacuum to clean as much dirt as possible from the carpet.
- Spray a stain remover on the carper for stains. Allow the remover to work into the fabric for about 15 minutes.
- Mix ¼ cup white distilled vinegar, 1-teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 gallon of hot water in a large bucket. Use a scrub brush to apply and work the solution in the carpet. Start on one side of the car and then move to the next. Allow the solution to sit on the carpet for approximately 30 minutes.
- Place towels on the carpet to soap up any moisture for about 5 hours. Leave the windows on the vehicle open for one full day.