RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

[Jossy92]

The carpet in my hallway has years of wear on it, including ground in oils and dirt.
So, I figured I would try out a technique I read here:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?38409-APC-Has-All-The-Right-Stuff&p=369303&viewfull=1#post369303

After rereading Shyneman's thread, I got out the following and assumed the kneeling position in my hallway:

1. Spray bottle of APC+ 10:1.
2. Spray bottle of ONR.
3. Polyester wheel brush with "flagged", soft bristles which I kept soaking in the ONR bucket
4. 2 Gallon bucket with 1 gal. water and enough ONR for a faint tint of blue.
I only used it for the 'no rinse" feature.
5. Cotton terry towels.

-I worked a comfortable area: for me about 3x3'. Got on my knees and...

-I misted with APC+ so the tips of the rug fibers were wetted...
then gently massaged it in with the damp brush and let it sit for about a minute.

-Rewetted the area with ONR spray.

-Took a towel, rolled it into a tube and scrubbed it back in forth over the fibers, repeated, re-rolled the towel to a clean part and repeated until dirt stopped coming up. [Maybe 4-5 times]

Then, I went to another 3x3 area.

I did about 15 square feet and quit when I was too tired to detail it. The attention to detail thing I learned here. After I practice a little more I think I will be ready to try it on my interior. I think the secret is don't think about getting the job done, think about getting each 3x3 section done right and quit when you lose focus. I only want to do this once, then it's just maintaining it.

APC+ rocks, protocol rocks: no residue and the towels were black.

Thanks for the great forum and shared experiences.
Jeff
Sorry the typos....old eyes.

[ethereal45]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

APC+ really is good stuff. I use it to clean the counter tops in my bathroom, it works and it's super economical. I hear the glass cleaner is equally good inside the house, but I haven't tried it yet.

[Detroit CC]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

I can vouch for the glass concentrate.
All the house windows and mirrors get cleaned with it.
It's a chore I don't mind doing because I know how easy it is to use.
One of those secrets I won't tell the girlfriend.

[Tuck91]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

I always follow up with a wet terry cloth wipedown.

You might want to check in the carpet in a few days and feel how it is, if its hard and stiff then there is still cleaner residue.

I also pressure wash all carpeted floormats as well, that really pulls the gunk out of them.

[Jossy92]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

....check in the carpet in a few days and feel how it is, if its hard and stiff then there is still cleaner residue.

That's what I am talkin' 'bout!
Thanks!

[Blacktie Detailing]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

You can use a Final Rinse (carpet cleaning supply house) that will neutralize the carpet back to its natural state and dissolve any soap residue that leads to the crunch..

[Jossy92]

Re: RUGS: APC+ and technique I learned from Megs is great for house carpet

You can use a Final Rinse (carpet cleaning supply house) that will neutralize the carpet back to its natural state and dissolve any soap residue that leads to the crunch..

Sure appreciate the tip. Thanks.