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Thread: Power Wash Carpets?
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05-21-2010, 02:07 PM #1
Power Wash Carpets?
I have heard that many people do this including the dealer that I bought from.
Not sure that I am too crazy about the 'pile' carpet that came in my 07. It tends to pack down in all traffic areas (just like pile carpet in a home). My friends 06 has the older short carpet that doesn't look as nice when the boat is new but then doesn't get flattened out over time.
I have absolutely babied my carpet (no shoes, crumbs, and as little water as possible) and it still looks 'tired'. Wondering if a good power wash will bring the carpet back to life.
Does anybody do this? Any tips? Vacuuming just isn't cutting it.
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05-21-2010, 02:47 PM #2
I power wash mine; it doesn't 'fluff' it back up, but it definately does make it look much nicer. I would buy a brand new boat if I could re-order with a finished fiberglass floor and snap-in carpet, and that would be my only change.
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05-21-2010, 03:10 PM #3Member
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I was told, but haven't tried yet, to add fabric softener to a steam cleaner and go over the carpet with it after you get it nice and clean. Supposed to bring it back to life
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05-21-2010, 03:11 PM #4Senior Member
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I haven't power washed mine, but I have taken it to the car washes that you drive into, put the quarters in the machine, and you get the "high pressure" wand that shoots straight water or soapy water. I turned that on the carpet of my '01 OB LS and it really cleaned it up. It seemed to bring a little fluff back, but it was pretty much right back down again after a use or two. Did a great job of cleaning it though.
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05-21-2010, 03:30 PM #5
I gave mine a good scrubbing near the end of last summer. I just used hot/warm water in a bucket mixed with a little laundry detergent, and a stiff bristled brush. Got the carpet wet, splashed the soapy water on it, scrubbed, shop vac, then air dry. Once it was dry hit it with a small dirt devil vacuum that has the spinning brush.
This for sure got the carpet nice a clean, and seemed to bring a tiny bit of fluff back to the carpet. I hope to do it again in the coming weeks. I think it's good to do, once in a while, to make sure the stuff is clean.
I think that this carpet just doesn't hold up like we'd all like it to. I'd love for mine to be as nice as it is in the compartments. I'm not sure if there's any way to revive it.2015 Supra SC400
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05-21-2010, 03:43 PM #6Al
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05-21-2010, 08:57 PM #7
For you guys who power wash, how do you keep the spray from making a mess of everything else inside the boat? I've got a power washer that I use on the driveway, deck, and hornet nests hanging from tree branches (that's actually a lot of fun). It sure splashes. Also have a wet/dry shop vac. So, I have the tools.
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05-22-2010, 11:39 AM #8Senior Member
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Hey, It's been a while since I have been on, glad to see everything is still rockin and rollin. I have powerwashed my carpet before and it does do a good job cleaning it up. I tried the rake afterwords and it looked great till we went to the lake and all the water and traffic smashed it back down. It was still clean though.
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05-22-2010, 04:59 PM #92007 Outback - SOLD June 2016
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05-23-2010, 09:13 PM #10
I've got to get a power washer. Until then I'll be using the handheld carpet cleaner that we have for the house for when the kids spill stuff/puke or whatever on the carpet.
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