Waterless stain removel

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Waterless stain removel

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[ColonelCash]

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[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Waterless stain removel

Ok here it is

STEPS

1. BLOW SEAT OFF WITH AIR PRESSURE AND SLAP THE SEAT WHILE MOVING THE ACROSS IT.

2.USE A SOFT BRASS WIRE BRUSH, BRUSH ONLY IN THE DIRECTION OF THE MATE OF THE MATERIAL. THIS IS THE DIRECTION OF LEAST RESISTANCE AND WILL PREVENT SNAGGING.

YOU WILL BE PULLING A LOT OF DUST UP FROM THE SEAT SO VACUUM OFTEN.

3.REPEAT AS NEEDED TO REMOVE STAIN

4. VACUUM THOROUGHLY

I Have found it is better to remove the stains prior to any shampooing or wetting the area. when a liquid stains material it rises to the surface as it dries so when you wet it you push it back down and it looks good until it dries and walla it's back. When I do shampoo I use a 2 1/4" nozzle on a 5 HP 12 gal rigid shop vac. the larger the hose dia the better the suction.
Vac the area thoroughly and follow with clean dry terry towels until no more dirt is visible on the towel.This will speed it dry time.

[SHYNEMAN123]

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[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Waterless stain removel

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[CharlesW]

Re: Waterless stain removel

Ok here it is

STEPS

1. BLOW SEAT OFF WITH AIR PRESSURE AND SLAP THE SEAT WHILE MOVING THE ACROSS IT.

2.USE A SOFT BRASS WIRE BRUSH, BRUSH ONLY IN THE DIRECTION OF THE MATE OF THE MATERIAL. THIS IS THE DIRECTION OF LEAST RESISTANCE AND WILL PREVENT SNAGGING.

YOU WILL BE PULLING A LOT OF DUST UP FROM THE SEAT SO VACUUM OFTEN.

3.REPEAT AS NEEDED TO REMOVE STAIN

4. VACUUM THOROUGHLY

I Have found it is better to remove the stains prior to any shampooing or wetting the area. when a liquid stains material it rises to the surface as it dries so when you wet it you push it back down and it looks good until it dries and walla it's back. When I do shampoo I use a 2 1/4" nozzle on a 5 HP 12 gal rigid shop vac. the larger the hose dia the better the suction.
Vac the area thoroughly and follow with clean dry terry towels until no more dirt is visible on the towel.This will speed it dry time.

Using an air compressor to dislodge dirt/sand from carpet or upholstery works really good for me. It also gets the stuff you can't reach in the nooks and crannies like the seat tracks.

Beating the carpet or upholstery also dislodges a lot of dirt.
I often hit the carpet with my hand while vacuuming to remove the sand that gets buried in the carpet fibers. It actually bounces up from the carpet pile.
The same method causes a lot of dust to be released from cloth seats.

Brushing the areas of obvious dirt and then vacuuming keeps from having a muddy/gooey mess when you do use a cleaning liquid. I happen to use a stiff fiber brush rather than brass.

After the beating, brushing, vacuuming, I spray on some Meguiar's APC diluted at 10:1, agitate it with another stiff brush, wipe/scrub with a terry towel and let dry. When dry, I vacuum one last time.

If I do the seats and carpet at the start of my clean-up, they are usually dry by the time I finish with the rest of the vehicle.

I have both a Craftsman and a Ridgid 5 HP (peak) and I personally would not want any thing less in a wet/dry vac.

[SHYNEMAN123]

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Using an air compressor to dislodge dirt/sand from carpet or upholstery works really good for me. It also gets the stuff you can't reach in the nooks and crannies like the seat tracks.

Beating the carpet or upholstery also dislodges a lot of dirt.
I often hit the carpet with my hand while vacuuming to remove the sand that gets buried in the carpet fibers. It actually bounces up from the carpet pile.
The same method causes a lot of dust to be released from cloth seats.

Brushing the areas of obvious dirt and then vacuuming keeps from having a muddy/gooey mess when you do use a cleaning liquid. I happen to use a stiff fiber brush rather than brass.

After the beating, brushing, vacuuming, I spray on some Meguiar's APC diluted at 10:1, agitate it with another stiff brush, wipe/scrub with a terry towel and let dry. When dry, I vacuum one last time.

If I do the seats and carpet at the start of my clean-up, they are usually dry by the time I finish with the rest of the vehicle.

I have both a Craftsman and a Ridgid 5 HP (peak) and I personally would not want any thing less in a wet/dry vac.

Agree, and the 2 1/4 hose is key as well as final wipe with the terry towel you can see the dirt pulling from the material.

Look like great minds think alike.LOL

[Mister B]

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Wow, I would have never guessed that you used a brass brush to clean that seat. It came out nice. I'll have to keep the brass brush trick in mind for the future.

Thanks for the tip.

[Jossy92]

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...USE A SOFT BRASS WIRE BRUSH

If you don't mind, what makes a brass brush unique? I buy stuff and then don't use it when I learn there is something better for the job. Great thread.

[CharlesW]

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Wow, I would have never guessed that you used a brass brush to clean that seat. It came out nice. I'll have to keep the brass brush trick in mind for the future.

Thanks for the tip.

If you don't mind, what makes a brass brush unique? I buy stuff and then don't use it when I learn there is something better for the job. Great thread.

Note that he doesn't say just any brass brush. He uses a soft brass brush.
The brass brushes intended for care of suede leather are probably what he has in mind.
The brass bristles don't tend to tear the fibers, but still need to be used with care.
I don't happen to use brass and find that nylon or fiber brushes do a decent job.
I have never tried the brass so it might do an even better job.

[Jossy92]

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Note that he doesn't say just any brass brush. He uses a soft brass brush.
The brass brushes intended for care of suede leather are probably what he has in mind.
The brass bristles don't tend to tear the fibers, but still need to be used with care.
I don't happen to use brass and find that nylon or fiber brushes do a decent job.
I have never tried the brass so it might do an even better job.

When I saw the mention of a brass brush, I thought of a stiff nylon grout brush I saw at Home Depot. Pretty stiff.
Wonder how it compares with soft brass. I have no experience with this kind of cleaning. Maybe not ready for brass... Thanks!

[CharlesW]

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When I saw the mention of a brass brush, I thought of a stiff nylon grout brush I saw at Home Depot. Pretty stiff.
Wonder how it compares with soft brass. I have no experience with this kind of cleaning. Maybe not ready for brass... Thanks!

Most of us think of the steel wire brushes that are very stiff and wouldn't be a good idea.
Brass brushes for cloth and leather cleaning are not all that uncommon.
Do a Google search for "brass brush for upholstery" and after you read a few hours, you may be more comfortable with the idea.

[Jossy92]

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I just Googled and it looks like I am going to have little reading to do tonight. Thanks again.

[SHYNEMAN123]

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If you don't mind, what makes a brass brush unique? I buy stuff and then don't use it when I learn there is something better for the job. Great thread.

The softness,flexibility they don't rust and I like the color of Brass
I never pay anymore than a dollar or two and I have several different sizes and stiffness. Just follow the steps in the post and practice on something old to get the feel.

[Larry A]

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Soft brass brushes were used to clean army uniforms in the middle 1800s.Bring back old ideas. Good idea!