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67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2005, 10:15 AM

I bought a 93 chevy seat from a board member and it is a really nice and comfy seat, but I can't get the danged thing clean. It's the 60/40 split bench and I've used a Hoover steam cleaner but it's not working too well. I think there is something wrong with the attachment part and the water is not hot (even with me filling the tank with hot water). I've cleaned the driverside 3 times and I thought I finally had it "looking clean" but when it dried I still had many "dingy spots." I know it will come clean because many really bad spots have come clean but I already have many hours into the drivers seat and the passenger side is just as dirty and almost twice as big. Would it be worth it to rent a steam cleaner? Maybe y'all can recommend a good cleaning agent? Has anyone had a seat cleaned by someone? About how much did they charge? This is a really nice seat, and I know it will come clean, I just don't think I have the right materials and equipment. Thanks guys.

Joe67 · 11-02-2005, 10:20 AM

I've used a 'poor mans carpet cleaner'
Use your shopvac and a spray bottle of cleaning solvent. Wet the area to be cleaned, the follow it up with your shop vac.

cdowns · 11-02-2005, 11:58 AM

hand cleaner rinse with water shop vac dry

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2005, 12:00 PM

Sounds like I need to get a shop vac! Anyone rented a steam cleaner or paid someone to do it?

Mudder · 11-02-2005, 03:37 PM

My neighbor just did it this summer and it came out real nice for her. I think most of them have small had attachments for doing seats.

8bolt · 01-29-2006, 08:00 PM

Try some of the foamy type shaving cream rub it in and let it sit for awhile then take a clean damp white cotton cloth or towel and wipe it off.

70c10 · 01-30-2006, 09:15 AM

I use a Bissell Green Machine with Bissell cleaner. Walmart has them for about $69 or so I think. Mine is 10 years old. This is the new version:http://www.lnt.com/sm-bissell-little....html#product_

67ChevyRedneck · 02-02-2006, 05:40 PM

Wow, didn't know people had posted on this.... Thanks for the new ideas fellers, but I ended up using a pressure washer with soap and really hot water (my uncle did it, he has a pressure washing business.) You wouldn't believe the dirt that ran off that baby.

**special-K** · 02-25-2006, 12:06 PM

You may not have known how to clean upholstery before,but at least you could spell it.

11-02-2005, 10:15 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) I bought a 93 chevy seat from a board member and it is a really nice and comfy seat, but I can't get the danged thing clean. It's the 60/40 split bench and I've used a Hoover steam cleaner but it's not working too well. I think there is something wrong with the attachment part and the water is not hot (even with me filling the tank with hot water). I've cleaned the driverside 3 times and I thought I finally had it "looking clean" but when it dried I still had many "dingy spots." I know it will come clean because many really bad spots have come clean but I already have many hours into the drivers seat and the passenger side is just as dirty and almost twice as big. Would it be worth it to rent a steam cleaner? Maybe y'all can recommend a good cleaning agent? Has anyone had a seat cleaned by someone? About how much did they charge? This is a really nice seat, and I know it will come clean, I just don't think I have the right materials and equipment. Thanks guys. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-02-2005, 10:20 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) I've used a 'poor mans carpet cleaner' Use your shopvac and a spray bottle of cleaning solvent. Wet the area to be cleaned, the follow it up with your shop vac. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-02-2005, 11:58 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) hand cleaner rinse with water shop vac dry __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-02-2005, 12:00 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) Sounds like I need to get a shop vac! Anyone rented a steam cleaner or paid someone to do it? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-02-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) My neighbor just did it this summer and it came out real nice for her. I think most of them have small had attachments for doing seats.

01-29-2006, 08:00 PM	#6
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) Try some of the foamy type shaving cream rub it in and let it sit for awhile then take a clean damp white cotton cloth or towel and wipe it off.

01-30-2006, 09:15 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) I use a Bissell Green Machine with Bissell cleaner. Walmart has them for about $69 or so I think. Mine is 10 years old. This is the new version:http://www.lnt.com/sm-bissell-little....html#product_ __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-02-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How to clean cloth upholstery (SP?) Wow, didn't know people had posted on this.... Thanks for the new ideas fellers, but I ended up using a pressure washer with soap and really hot water (my uncle did it, he has a pressure washing business.) You wouldn't believe the dirt that ran off that baby. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-25-2006, 12:06 PM	#9
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