Dr.Jeff
True Classic
For the fabric (cloth material) seat inserts, what has anyone found to work really well as a cleaning agent (cleaner solution)? Preferably it would not need to be rinsed and will not leave any residue. I've used a few products that you spray on, agitate with a brush, then vacuum off. But most haven't worked that well, especially for really dirty, stained, smelly seats. I realize part of the problem is the stains can go through the fabric and into the foam, so it comes back up after cleaning. Same with some cleaning products that should be rinsed. They leave a ring around the worst soiled areas, or the stain comes back later, or you get an uneven appearance. Another issue with some products is they actually attract more soil to them in the future (turns the fabric into a cleaning rag).
Years ago I bought a upholstery cleaning machine. The high end professional units are incredibly expensive so I got a "home" use type. I didn't work at all, just a waste of money. I also have a round soft bristle brush on a mandrel that works well for the scrubbing part. And a shop vac to suck up the stuff after scrubbing. But I need to find a better cleaning solution/agent. I don't care for the ones that foam up. And I won't use industrial degreasers like Simple Green, they deteriorate the fabric over time. So what has anyone found that gives good results?
Years ago I bought a upholstery cleaning machine. The high end professional units are incredibly expensive so I got a "home" use type. I didn't work at all, just a waste of money. I also have a round soft bristle brush on a mandrel that works well for the scrubbing part. And a shop vac to suck up the stuff after scrubbing. But I need to find a better cleaning solution/agent. I don't care for the ones that foam up. And I won't use industrial degreasers like Simple Green, they deteriorate the fabric over time. So what has anyone found that gives good results?