Carpet Vacuuming Problems

[Super Dave]

I own a 2015 Toyota 4Runner with a black interior. This vehicle is not used off-road.

I vacuum with a shop vac equipped with a hose and a brush attachment on the end. No matter what I do there always little bits that refuse to release from the carpet. These are not stains but little specs of dust and dirt. I tried brushing the carpet first to loosen the debris. Nothing seems to work. The carpet has a death grip on this stuff.

Anyone have any ideas?

[Joe Dragon]

Re: Carpet Vacuuming Problems

Try taking the brush off the end and use the hose itself for more suction. It'll take longer & some of the specs of dirt will fly up as you go along but it'll get the job done if you're patient.

[BillE]

Re: Carpet Vacuuming Problems

Time consuming but...wrap some tape (duct, masking, etc) around your hand, sticky side out. Then just pat-pat-pat.

Bill

[amblin83]

Re: Carpet Vacuuming Problems

Or you can use special static charged floor wipes. around $5 /pack of 80

Simply rub it a few times to charge it with static and then wipe. Great for tiny dust specks and debris . I use it to clean glass, engine bay and seats. but just remember do not use it on painted trims, it will scratch.