echristodo Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I have this '01 V70 and the previous owner must have had a pack of dogs because the interior is trashed. The seats are thrashed (going to get them repainted), and the carpets are ridiculously dirty. Even the headliner is dirty. My quesiton is whether or not anyone has ever tried renting a Rug Doctor for interior detailing? My car really needs to have an extractor/steamer used on it, but if I can rent a rug doctor and spend an afternoon working at it I will be content (the rug doctor comes with an upholstery attachment that should work). Thoughts?Here is the attachment Rug Doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I've used them. I hated them. They're just so heavy and bulky. They dont leave carpet very dry. The chemicals are so expensive and not very effective. You have to you a de-foamer to keep the machine from bubbling over with soapy foam. They're just a mess. I bought this:Bissell Pro Heat CleanerIn the long run you own it, it will pay for itself, and the solutions are so much cheaper, more effective, better smelling and easier to use.It's a lot easier to manoeuvre around. Oh and it cleans house carpets and furniture excellently too. If done in the summer, everything will be dry and fresh in an hour or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 hmmm....Rug doctor.....that could open a can or worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 im sure a simple carpet shampoo/vacuum from a local hand car wash would suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I've used them. I hated them. They're just so heavy and bulky. They dont leave carpet very dry. The chemicals are so expensive and not very effective. You have to you a de-foamer to keep the machine from bubbling over with soapy foam. They're just a mess. I bought this:Bissell Pro Heat CleanerIn the long run you own it, it will pay for itself, and the solutions are so much cheaper, more effective, better smelling and easier to use.It's a lot easier to manoeuvre around. Oh and it cleans house carpets and furniture excellently too. If done in the summer, everything will be dry and fresh in an hour or two.I was worried that it would be difficult to maneuver but thought I would give it a shot. However, all that other stuff is kind of turning me off to the idea. im sure a simple carpet shampoo/vacuum from a local hand car wash would suffice.Thats what I was initially thinking but this car is super dirty. Just think of an MMORPG player's whitey-tighties after a summer of gaming, X3, and thats pretty much what we are dealing with. I guess its not to expensive though so its worth a shot. It would suck to feed $15 into one of those machines and then end up having to pay for a detail anyways >< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 i imagine you'd get the idea after the first $3 if it's gonna work or not. i'd probably give up after that...but thanks for the imagery...i totally wanted to retaste my lunch :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Oh man. Does anyone want this shrimp fettuccine alfredo I just made??!I've lost my appetite. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 i imagine you'd get the idea after the first $3 if it's gonna work or not. i'd probably give up after that...but thanks for the imagery...i totally wanted to retaste my lunch Oh man. Does anyone want this shrimp fettuccine alfredo I just made??!I've lost my appetite. Lol, sorry if I hit you guys with that mental image during the lunch hour! I just wanted to elucidate the severity of the problem... $3 for the brown bear soup vac it is! Hopefully the interior scent will vanish once I get it all cleaned up...What is it with people and turning their wagons into homes for their dogs ?hmmm....Rug doctor.....that could open a can or wormsI was initially worried about damaging shit because the doctor soaks everything, but its hotter than africa here in seattle so I figured on that note that I would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 My next door neighbors are those type of people. They have a '97 850 GLT wagon that always has one of their border collies in it. I can't stand those people sometimes. I'm just happy their house is for sale. I can't imagine what the inside of their home looks like. And I don't know how good those machines are, but I seriously doubt, especially now with your description that you'll be happy with the results of a coin-op cleaner. before/after pics would be awesome. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 u should probably bring your own brush with stiff bristles to back up the coin-op shampoo/brush dispenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 My next door neighbors are those type of people. They have a '97 850 GLT wagon that always has one of their border collies in it. I can't stand those people sometimes. I'm just happy their house is for sale. I can't imagine what the inside of their home looks like. And I don't know how good those machines are, but I seriously doubt, especially now with your description that you'll be happy with the results of a coin-op cleaner. before/after pics would be awesome. I will get some before/after, even if I go the detail route, just for entertainment I work at a Ravenna Volvo here in Seattle and you would be surprised how many people literally destroy their cars by giving their beasts and brood free roam over the interiors. We have dogs chewing turn signal stalks off, seat belts, bluetooth panels, you name it. Its absolutely disgusting; you can literally see the film of dried drool over everything.u should probably bring your own brush with stiff bristles to back up the coin-op shampoo/brush dispenser.Ill bring something out of that show "Sanford and Son!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Oh, I believe it. Some people are filthy. And they think their filth is just fine. Maybe I'm OCD about being clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Pull the seats out Pull the carpet out Highpressure wash at car wash Done Just did that last week amazing that or get a local carpet cleaning company to do everything for you with a truck mounted machine maybe $100 to do the whole car ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Pull the seats out Pull the carpet out Highpressure wash at car wash Done Just did that last week amazingThats a really good idea; the carpet is not even that difficult to get out. Only hard part will be the headliner and cargo area, but I am sure that I can just handle that using the foam fac at brown bear while I pressure wash the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thats a really good idea; the carpet is not even that difficult to get out. Only hard part will be the headliner and cargo area, but I am sure that I can just handle that using the foam fac at brown bear while I pressure wash the carpet.Hey I know its a good idea since I though of it best part the carpets hook right up on the the hooks that your supposed to use for the carpet mats :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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