Ultimate Guide: How To Shampoo Car Seats With Extractor

[@DetailGroove]

Any other questions about shampooing car seats? Let me know! All links in description :)

[@chevyboss97]

Hey Oscar quick question, how do you make money during the winter while having a detailing business? Do you still have clients or work on something else. Asking because I was in the middle of starting and it starts raining 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️.

[@Rogergkh]

The head of the extractor looked pretty dirty before you started extracting. Mine does as well should I clean that part?

[@ironwalnuts3055]

Detail Groove how much you charge for a service like this from a sedan like that to suv and pick up truck? Depends on condition of inside? Thanks for your videos!

[@JimHalpertFromTheOffice]

How long do you have to wait for the carpet/seats to fully dry?

[@jeffwilliam5567]

if your here to troll, YOUR PRETTY LAME

[@sam2753]

I'm extremely glad you addressed the dirty side of the seat because, despite my deceptively calm exterior, my inner OCD self was SCREAMING that you missed it lol!

[@hayleyjones4885]

I literally followed along with this video today and my seats came out looking SO GOOD. Even with a Rug Doctor extractor, it still turned out amazing.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

I regret not using a rug doctor as I used a karcher one that had no suction lmao

[@FilthUD]

Hey, don’t hate on Rug Doctor haha. They still make damned decent commercial products. Ever rent one of their home shampooers? God knows what concoctions are thrown in those, who rents em and they’re always going strong. Most detailers are terrified of even considering running a carpet chemical through their Mytees and Sandias lol. Not saying they couldn’t handle it, but you catch my drift, I’m sure.

[@kevinbaker2470]

@@FilthUD I was tool tech at home depot, and can't attest, mofos don't read instructions and don't give a fuck about the cleaning deposit,(because we hardly ever charge it reguardless, annoying when they don't regular vacuum first and bring it clogged with hair to the point the brushes don't rotate)

[@DMD81773]

That literally looks so literally good. Literally thank you for literally showing us. Cant literally wait to do mine. Literally.

[@cty3825]

You’re literally soooo organized on your channel in the description I love it.

[@wrbergner]

Another great video Oscar! You gave at least (3) different aspects for cleaning seats, all of which were pertinent, based upon your capability to provide the service. Keep up the good work!!

[@aburns2685]

Great video! Wanted to clean my car myself and now feel confident I don’t need a lot to tackle it. Thanks

[@timrichardson5148]

Man just started watching and now subscribed to your channel and I can tell you after hundreds or close to thousands of hours of watching youtube channels of all the car detailing channels out there, YOU are the MOST real and tell it how it is as a beginner to a professional car detailing channel out there, you show what you can do without all the exspensive equipment to still get the job done right..... Just saying coming from detailer one to another detailier, ABSOLUTELY, the best on youtube... Great videos, keep up the good work man cause you are telling it how real it is.... Much appreciated....

[@justme6256]

When the Groove man is talking about the cleaning the head-rest , it made me think of the movie Coming To America , where the one family left all that grease on the couch from their hair-spray .

[@billl8530]

I would say use caution of fabric seats/upholtstery when using the drill brush tool as to potential harshness from the bristles.Use light pressure and keep it constantly moving or you could wear the fabric out as the fabric is thinner than carpet material. Another thing is always be aware of howw much water and solution being used to not over saturate the fabric or the floor of the carpet when cleaning. I have seen on other vidoes to be carefull with the heat of the steam cleaner around certain areas in the interior so as to not get to hot or over saturate the area where there is adhesive that could loosen.Like with a headliner.

[@adriancortez6572]

I have done that to my car and the fibers on the seat were listing up like fur instead of being tight, flat pattern. How would you avoid that?

[@christopherroberts27]

Thank you for taking the time to go through the entire process as well as cover other options/variations.

[@frankyrg95hotmail]

I usually remove the headrest. Makes it easier to clean them

[@josephirey4660]

Me toooooo

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

Nice 👌

[@WayToManyAssassins]

I remove the whole front seats lmao

[@wakangmakulet674]

@@WayToManyAssassins nah that's too much work!!!

[@WayToManyAssassins]

@@wakangmakulet674 4 bolts

[@toastedtoast]

These are good tips! I'm trying to avoid buying a proper "extractor", so I'm gonna use these tips and my wet/dry shop vacuuming to get most of the way there. Hopefully that's enough for a really dirty couch.

[@amandamorgan9164]

Finally got the chance this weekend to put this video into action, so impressed with how well this worked on my husbands filthy tradesman ute. We used Dr Bronners Saldsuds and a steamer with towel drying, and it came up amazing, thank you so much for this video you saved us so much money, right in time for Christmas - bless you 😇💎

[@raczyk]

How do you clean your micro fibre towels? Special detergent?

[@eggyboi1217]

It usually takes me 3 to 4 hours to clean a car because I don’t have power tools. I can’t use the garage either bc my dad took apart our suv 3 years ago and hasn’t put it back together yet.

[@salvadoreec]

Literally an excellent upholstery cleaning video

[@PML21519]

I appreciate ya video bro you made me grab a whole detail car kit to kick off a side gig Iamma be watching more of you …..GOD BLESS ya ✊🏾💯

[@billl8530]

You do a great in explaining the various ways to detail. As there are different situations and techniques for different scenarios.You explain all the ways to approach things and give the reasons why.Whether its for the weejkend awarrior,avid car enthusiast,beginner or Pro detailer making a living doing this.Very good videos.

[@evolvewithgenamarie663]

5yrs ago we started with the electric brush still a lot of work. I prefer steam or extractor for very dirty surfaces

[@JimHalpertFromTheOffice]

How long do you have to wait for the carpet/seats to fully dry?

[@subpoena.]

Well its been a year since you commented, so I’m sure they’re dry now

[@JimHalpertFromTheOffice]

@@subpoena. Thanks buddy.

[@subpoena.]

@@JimHalpertFromTheOffice :)

[@freshr.8571]

@@subpoena. hahahahahaha

[@MrAochoa38]

i have a viper wolf130 barely starting out excited to use it..

[@geethanggg]

I just started doing mobile detailing and the seats look clean but when they dry the spots still come back up ? I started at 8 am and barely finishing up. It was a really stained car by the way lol

[@timrichardson5148]

Everything your showing and teaching is excatly how i had to do jobs in the beggining, yeah it was hard work but the more you make the more you can invest in tools and products to make things get faster and simplier.

[@benjaminmunoz1468]

Haven’t seen this question yet but what type of chemical did u use and how did u dilute it so it wouldn’t harm the seats?? Plz let me know

[@ibench320]

Is the extractor putting water on the seat ? Lol a little confused on what it’s doing

[@DetailGroove]

Yes it is! It's injecting water and at the same time, vacuuming it out

[@richinfaith808]

Is an extractor the same thing as a shampooer?

[@alexispuentes3994]

The extractor machine that you have is hot water? Is necessary hot water for ?

[@toriwilliams6264]

Great video! Can I use all of this on my microfiber couch? It needs a deep cleaning!

[@proggg8614]

are you meant to use soap in the extractor? or just use water inside it

[@luziaflone1951]

This is basically what I do every day. But I don't have a steamer, I wonder if steamer helps with a really tough stained that won't go away even after I brushed it 3 or 4 times..

[@rodrigolemus2713]

You used super cleaner degreaser? Or what you used on that little pump sprayer? I’m def doing my truck this weekend fallowing your steps I got the wet and dry vacuum and pretty much all the tools just have not idea what to use for cleaner 😬

[@judahcortez5235]

Is the little black brush a steel brush?

[@antoinettebrown4045]

Oh and I spilled hot coffee with sugar and sweet cream the cream soured it's between the seats I have a mazda miata how do I get down in there ? Thanks it stinks bad lol

[@HerbertAtkinson]

Wouldnt super clean be more harsh chemicals for cloth seats being its considered a degreaser, what about oxi clean foam spray thats meant for car interior seats?

[@LaserHighway]

thankyou for this @detailgroove is a steamer totally necessary, and can I buy a cheap handheld one?

[@victorianannozi9760]

What's the brand of the argitator machine

[@DetailGroove]

It's a DeWalt cordless drill! A corded drill will be cheaper and you might have one around

[@TwirlScopes]

Is a steamer necessary with having a extractor and drill brushes to scrub seats ? Don't know if I should buy a steamer for better results?

[@AM-vc3de]

What kind of extractor do you use?

[@majesticdetail3422]

What do you use inside your extractor? I.E. carpet shampoo?

[@DetailGroove]

Just water

[@dksdks1422]

Which spray are you use for seats cleaning plz can you tell me

[@artgsxr3953]

Hey bro cual extractor machine recomiendas with heat and good suction for car detailing? Gracias.

[@ramf245]

Aqua pro vac is a good option

[@laughingatyou6646]

Do you use a pumas bar for dog and cat hair ?

[@antoinettebrown4045]

Hey what's the the yellow handle with the round brush on it ? What's the name of it where do I buy one

[@filmk36]

Do you spray solution directly on dry seats or you wet them first a little bit?

[@DetailGroove]

Spread directly.. no pre soak or anything

[@filmk36]

@@DetailGroove thank you so much, tried it already yesterday and it works great!

[@Chulamar]

Typically how long should an interior and exterior detailing take?

[@mikehuhman3249]

You are man! And my go to for my needs. I'm new at this but I can see you know your job very well. Thank you. I'll be watching your videos 😊

[@frankiearroyo2649]

Que tipo de líquidos usas??? Y para qué exactamente es la maquina de vapor??

[@bryan3327]

Do you tend to have the drill brush set to 1 speed or 2 speed setting?

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

I cleaned out the interior of a astro van we have that has never been detailed since we use it to carry stuff inside of it and I dumped out the container 6 times of the aqua pro vac when I cleaned out the seats and carpet. I spent about 2 hours cleaning the van lol since that’s how dirty it was but now it looks like new well at least only on the inside it does. This machine works good and got it at a good price. I do wish I had a steam cleaner though I’m debating on getting the dupray white box steam cleaner off of Amazon or the Mcculloch steam cleaner. I keep seeing negative reviews toward the Mcculloch 1385 steam cleaner which is why I’m leaning more towards getting the dupray instead.

[@supercharged00gtp]

I used a mcculloch for years, its a great steamer. I upgraded to a Chief 75 last year the biggest difference is I hold steam pressure much longer.

[@Tq7LIVE]

I’m trying to start a mobile business your video are really good

[@barbaroacosta5335]

Do you use another product after superclean in case the client doesn't like the superclean smell?

[@stephenwhite5444]

Hey bro, I've heard because SuperClean is high ph that itll make the fabric more still and itll attract grit and grime easier. That after cleaning with SC there should be a final pass with something ph neutral to neutralize it. Do you have any thoughts on that?? I'd like to use SC a lot more but thought it may present problems. Thoughts?? Is that just wrong info?

[@Jose-ul7cx]

You’re headed in the right direction brotha. I wouldn’t recommend using Super Clean. Use a chemical made for upholstery because the alkaline/ ph levels are made specifically for upholstery. You then neutralize the chemicals so that the material does not get stiff, or so that stains don’t come back. I recommend Shine Supply, P&S, or any other detailing brand that also sells an enzyme, and tannin stain chemical.

[@rizmark5522]

whats the brush on the end of your drill, mi duck. where can i buy it please.

[@Ab888ab]

What would have happen if you sprayed it and scrubbed it one more time? Would it be too water or cause damage?

[@DetailGroove]

Nothing really. If you see it necessary, agitate again

[@tylerabraham882]

Detail Groove hey i got some questions

[@alexhak1873]

How come you manually clean the head rest and not use the drill gun ?

[@pinpom774]

How long you take to do only 1 car

[@cgttc04]

Thank you, I love the real time videos.

[@pkfire5484]

I got my car detailed by a friend, it was fabric seats but now there's white stains and spots. some look like white dirt and some look like faded white rings. is there a way to fix it?

[@dennisallen8741]

Thanks for video. Trying to learn how to clean sides and backs of seats where it's really hard to get with extractor. Do you recommend doing those areas by hand. It seems kinda tricky. Thanks again.

[@2tinychris]

Take seats out

[@2tinychris]

Disconnect battery take seats out and then put back in will take more time but will save you a headache

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Take the seats out

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

I’m struggling with how to price my 3 detail packages. I don’t want to do basic car washes, I was to be a detailer but idk what to include in each package and what to charge for each. I’m in Los Angeles area and lots of price ranges around here. Some people do full details for like 60 bucks and some do them for several hundred. I want to use only professional equipment and chemicals. Any help?

[@valentino5689]

Great work man 👏🏻 What kind of battery do you use for your mobile services

[@paranormalyparanoid4174]

So the towel method does work

[@sebastianmunoz8728]

Hey I have a question. I have used a drill brush to do seat shampooing, but a lot of the times the one I have tears the thread from the fabric. Why is that? Is it because I’m using the wrong type of brush? If so which one do you use? Or could it be because I apply to much pressure?

[@DetailGroove]

Honestly, I'm not sure. I've never had that problem with the ones I'm using on any type of fabric. Could be that the fabric is old? Or perhaps wrong brush?

[@virgiliuilascu]

Hey man, never understood if your extractor sprays water? Do you spray water with the extrator + extract ? Or you jus extract the all purpose cleaner and that's it? Thankssss

[@ToddTinley]

Spray water to rinse out the APC & dirt.

[@frankc2381]

Do you add any cleaning solution to the extractor machine or just use water?

[@Brick_dont_hit_back]

You only used water? Or I missed something

[@mauriciohouston80]

How much is the cost for full service car wash and shampoo??

[@Spurrr]

Whats the best way to dry seats fast?

[@DetailGroove]

Is this in hot or cold weather?

[@Spurrr]

@@DetailGroove Either or, id assume hot is easier but im starting my own detailing business and would love to know how in either

[@craigwinslow6749]

@@Spurrr Heat gun

[@ToddTinley]

Leave a dehumidifier in the vehicle while completing the exterior. Also turn on the AC and switch vehicle climate temp to HOT and recirculate off.

[@jmvernay2]

Winner for the most and longest ads ever!

[@mollynoyes4226]

You are a great teacher! Thank you! Cant wait to use one of these processes on my seats!

[@GreenerLivingOrganics]

What do you use in your extractor. Or is it just water?

[@codegaming_yt7704]

Place to buy the tool brush and extractor ?

[@jceautodetailing6130]

Maybe the water go inside because of the fabric protection.may i know what brand your extractor?

[@beachbum6741]

any issues with wicking?

[@deyamaki5496]

Good explanation Can you tell what types of machines you used and from which company

[@justme6256]

Another good video from the Groove-Man !

[@KrazyKeaz]

Nice, I'm doing mine by hand will simple green work? What spray you recommend boss

[@missann0906]

Love ❤️ your personality and instructions, Thanks

[@polishedmobiledetailing557]

What’s up bro when I do my seats especially those tan dirty ones I do the same method drill brush extract and wipe dry but some how the stains reappear in some spots when drying is there anything that I’m doing wrong bro

[@nushine4886]

No sir from my experience I had to spray my cleaner, steam & wipe away 4xs to get it right Tan seats on a Toyota Camry brownish stain keep returning but You must rinse your towel out after every time

[@thejuancarl4598]

How much extractor shampoo do you use in the spray bottle ? Do you add water

[@nosaj03]

Great vid! Do you recommend only an APC for upholstery cleaning or a dedicated upholstery and carpet cleaner?

[@ronaldmogorosi1365]

APC plus Degreaser 20% percent then 80% warm water ..make sure place vacuumed first ..thank me later

[@ET-oz9xu]

What is the strongest least expensive extractor

[@lel3450]

I use those spot cleaners they work wonders

[@overcomer1921]

@@lel3450 what brand are you using?

[@FilthUD]

Drills are pennies, these days. I started w/ a full Milwaukee M18 setup. 2XC 5.0s, a couple Red 2AH’s, brushless impact gun for lugs, their brushless drill, shop blower and didn’t spend more than $200. Hit up your local pawn shops and lowball em. You’ll be surprised how many will humor you. No reason not to start w/o a power tool when you can get a brushless Ryobi for $25.

[@paulcox6566]

Hi, have you ever had problems with the fabrics dye color changing color after using cleaners and if so how should you reduce the chances of effecting the color while cleaning. thanks.

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

AussieVillian diluting whatever your using with water

[@yeahbraah]

Can u use wet dry vax to extractor

[@JonHowardPhotos]

Well done video. Great explanations of the options.

[@akosileo3121]

Can i skip the steamer? I only got a wet and dry vacuum

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

What kind of soap do you use for the trim? That foams up?

[@Gumorisco11]

What do you use to clean the headliner of the car? I know steamer works fast to ive seen other people use spong and interior cleaner

[@roamma20]

Questions what liquid did you have in the pump sprayer I bought most of the stuff you have I have a used car lot and buying all this stuff so hopefully it helps the guys that clean my cars I just didn't hear what you have in the pump sprayer or what it was for

[@abbieadams5989]

How do you get the lines in the floors after you shampoo? Thank you

[@Tq7LIVE]

How do I get customers ?

[@crisworkizer]

Nice job on the cleaning Thank you.

[@missann0906]

Can I go to self service car wash and use the foam tools to clean and then use the vacuum to extract?

[@1188clean]

You can but you'll probably spend like 20 dollars just using the vacuum

[@giloquendo]

Where can I get that machine you are using

[@123thepoper]

Hey Oscar after shampoo the car seat with super clean, do you the chemspec ph balance. If so what situation would you use it,how much do you use and what that process like.

[@DetailGroove]

I used to all the time but now... I really don't? Back when I worked in a carept cleaning company, it was standard practice and I'm sure still is. But.. I haven't seen any browning/stiffening of fibers without rinsing it

[@osbelgarciajaquez1592]

Oscar,do you only use water in the extractor or also super clean in it?

[@kimberlyblevins3949]

Would a steam hurt the fabric

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Another fact filled video!! Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with us

[@DetailGroove]

you're welcome :)

[@khylagrant358]

How do you clean Meshed seats. I would use the same way as if it was like the cloth seats in the video