How to Clean Fabric Car Floor Mats! (Interior Car Detailing Guide)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

👉 Let me know Which your favourite Method of Cleaning Car Mats is...

[@photosmithy]

Persil washing capsule dissolved in hot water. First, I bash the mats against a wall, then hoover , followed by some more wall bashing and then hoover. wet the mats, pour over the persil solution and use a bristle brush to agitate and get deep into the mats. then jet wash and let it dry. It's probably really bad? but it does the trick.

[@peter7582]

APC, brush, and pressure wash

[@theflash4956]

If I have two days free, and won't drive the car for two days, I simply shove the mats into the washing machine at 30 degrees, and hang to dry. What do you think, Dave? And yes, you can call me a lazy bastard, but..... I also use Dr Beckman's, but for the carpets inside the house. Works brilliantly.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@theflash4956 not sure I'd personally do that myself but I won't judge at all. doesn't make you lazy if you already have a busy life

[@karl3927]

Thank you for the video Dave. Never underestimate what cheap products can do, but also never underestimate just how long getting carpets clean can take.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

thank you Karl really appreciate it

[@DavidHalfordsLane]

I think it comes to the stage when buying new mats is worth it! Great video and some excellent comparisons.

[@DinoGrahovic]

Most of the old mats with plastic or rubber backing have like some type of fine sand in them or something. I washed mats from Renault Espace with my pressure washer for about 30min than i hanged them on a wall and washed them for another 30min and everything is gone. Old mats need to hanged so when you are washing them all the dirt goes down and away. Awsome video man,i liked your mask specially 😂😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate appreciate your kind words

[@Retset]

This was so amusing and well filmed as well as being helpful!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@ruttl1]

This was a great video and extremely funny and entertaining. Having you be off scripted was great and it was cool to see so many different cleaning techniques. I like to Power wash, spray with an atomizer soap on the mats use a drill brush and carpet extractor. My favorite was the beckham 1 quid shampoo soap I thought the video was going to be over when it worked! Have a great day and continue to show others how to be great detailers!

[@leewinney2449]

I use that Dr Beckman stuff all the time, on my sofa, spot cleaning my carpet and in the car. Very underrated product

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I really liked it. It was very old so no idea if it went off lol

[@simonhesbrook1761]

Best video ever Dave, great fun. I must try one of those face masks, Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate. Classic buckets available at the pound shop 😉😅

[@BibiCameron]

😂 you are lovely . Love your demos …things with time gets ugly 😅

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much 😊

[@russellpetrie119]

glad you done this all we need is for the public to see it

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I hope it just puts some peoples minds at rest because I think we all struggle with cream mats and the reality is sometimes you can try every trick in the book but you still may not be satisfied

[@StruggleToSucceed]

love this, started 6 months ago and about to offer a full valet service so great info!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

thanks dylan

[@Xeechu]

Thats such a transformation. Honestly for my mats i use a carpet cleaner with some carpet cleaner chemical and i add in some oxi powder to bring stains out. Won't ever be as clean as this though

[@jezlucas3878]

Love it dave , prochem is ace i learned that though a mate who is a cleaner Hope alls well

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah prochem is brilliant stuff 👌

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Wow that was a epic clean on one mat And so satisfying seeing years of dirt lifting out. All the products seem to do a job but all the machines you used really made the big difference. Look forward to the next episode. I used recently the auto glym apc cleaner on my leather seats that are seventeen yrs old and used a hogs hair brush to apply and scrub and it worked beautifully giving that new mat finish look like when new :) Thank you :)

[@paulcloughton4000]

Such a great vid dave, so many products for cleaning car mats.. when i get the mats clean the wife just dirtys them😂😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Paul appreciate it mate

[@georgina_gsm]

P&S 3 product cleaning system and a steam cleaner is my go to. The least liquid applied the better

[@mariah.garridor.6997]

Excellent information as in all your videos... but I still laugh imagining the 🍕 on the carpet 😁

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you so much 🙏🙂

[@TheUntypicals]

I find gravity helps when brushing , agirating mats, either hang then rotate them aftwr each brushing, or brush them whilst they are upside down. You can also use sunshine to remove many stains on light coloured materials. Lily brushes are also good for agitation...

[@rossco6687]

STAY WITH ME CHARLES......Don't make Jokes about his Brother 😂😂 Mate I was All Wimbledoned out so flicked over to watch You & I've laughing my Big Head off Thanks Dave....Keep up the Good work.......Wee ROSSCO

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you Rossco. I kinda miss the old "me" definitely happier just winging it instead of being professional

[@Jay-B1750]

Ive got a george, it is very good but its so bloody cumbersome, ive just valeted some carpets out of a 1970s car that had some sort of oil spilled on them, they have come up well, it just takes some time as you mentioned, the next time i valet some mats ill try rinsing with a jet wash, great video as always 👌👍

[@SuperchargedLlama]

That was absolutely brilliant! I had a Volvo with light grey mats in that same style - they are HEAVY aren't they? I feel like the Tornador and Wetvac extractor like the George would get you there...and failing that, pressure washer and the George would probably be enough for more people? The Volvo mats are an oddity too, with their rubber back you find that the water doesn't flow through them at all.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yep 100% so technically the better mats could be harder to clean. 😱 More mind blowing facts right here.

[@SuperchargedLlama]

@@epicautomotivedetailing there aren't many made like this anymore are there? I think the ones in my Merc have a more plasticy backing, but the AMG line ones just have a foam. It's really weird! Nothing compares to that rear carpet in the Land Cruiser though!

[@afonsofreitas3595]

I think someone needs to replace a yellow brush ahaha Great video my friend thank you! 😀

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate

[@Mdetailing]

Great video thanks sir keep.up. Unfortunately in those situations, proper communication with customers, and controlling their expectations is golden......... The "disaster" detail videos on KZbin unfortunately , creates unrealistic expectations to viewers that see EVERY crap matt....comming clean 100% witch.... In the real world..very rear IF ever happends. One more credit to you sir And maybe ....matts replacement also a good option either for detailer or car owner. In they end if the day....that is why matts are.... removable 😊😊😊😊😊😊. Congratulations My kind regards

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Brilliant job Dave

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate

[@Duncannewton-h3v]

After seeing all that work going in to that i think i would have brought new matts , but apart from that i use Koch Chemie GS on matts and a drill brush pressure washer and wet and dry vac with great results.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

yeah in a real world yes but i just wanted to make some content from it

[@simonmarsh5007]

Good video dave ,👍need to get you some safety glasses 😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I'll think about it 😂

[@silksdetailing]

Great video again, love the humour you put into the videos along side the seriousness of the video. Looking forward to meeting you at waxstock

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate. Crikey I forgot about that lol. I haven't booked hotel or anything yet 😂

[@silksdetailing]

@@epicautomotivedetailing hope you’re products are there as I need a top up

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video Dave And once again you should not be left in charge of power tools or bucket's lol

[@car.polish]

Nice work

[@jamesround9430]

for mats i pressure washer them first, agitate them with chemicals and drill then extract with the vacuume, can't go wrong!!

[@ItsMeYourRealDad]

I love the mask. Do you sell those on your website?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

😅

[@richardbenham1475]

17m 3s i that Lord Helmet from Spaceballs?? 😂

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Hahahaha

[@Celticmouse]

I'd love to have a go with a tornador but I think him indoors would go nuts if I bought a compressor .

[@raysilver2445]

I use Decosol instant valay foam spray then damp sponge off

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

nice 🙌

[@imnickleonard]

Have you ever used an ozone generator for removing bad smells. I’m tempted for an electrical purchase from a smokers house but looking for others experience and though car use is a perfect example

[@Autopolirolis_Detailing]

Buy it if you need it, there are many different options so doesn't really have to be expensive one. 20-30 minutes on closed doors and all the bacteria also smells will be gone. After that, leave the car open for an hour to two so it will get rid of remaining ozone.

[@RB-bl7vq]

You could have tried putting it in a dishwasher on a 3hr program ???

[@kevinsmith7274]

Why just power wash the floor mats mate love your videos cheers mate

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I just wanted to show as many tricks as possible in case some people don't have a pressure washer 🙏

[@FunkeeDrewster]

I just wash them with the shower in the bath and use the drill brush to agitate the detergent. To dry them I hang them using trouser hangers, flipping the around as they dry (otherwise the water will just accumulate at one end) would not recommend putting them in the washing machine as it will likely damage the mats structure and ruin them.

[@Celticmouse]

Shows what good quality the volvo mats are .

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

These are 20 years old aswell

[@Celticmouse]

@@epicautomotivedetailing wow

[@thepump2271]

I had a great laugh watching this 😂😂😂

[@gijoemolinaro]

Lol brilliant vid 😂❤

[@gijoemolinaro]

Dude my Ava P80 evo started playing up a while back so Ava arranges pick up to repair it and it got lost so after a little back forth they refunded me and I ended up getting a Nilfisk P200 from cleanstore after watching your review on the Nilfisk P180 being the neanderthal that I am I thought I'd go for the next one up ...why do I do this lol I'll keep you posted 🙏👏👏👏👍

[@paul6749]

Would have been useful to do the ‘white cloth’ test again right at the end

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Didn't think. It was just one of those unplanned videos I didn't have any idea how it was going to go

[@MarkFenton-p3p]

Comedy gold mate.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@MarkFenton-p3p]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I need a mask......bucket on your head🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣finished me off!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@MarkFenton-p3p the bucket has so many uses 😂

[@denttech2515]

If a PROPER steam cleaner (290°F+) can't SUSPEND the stain, then nothing will. I emphasize the word "SUSPEND." They don't rid the stain, steam cleaners loosen and suspend the contaminants, and then it's up to you to remove it before it settles back in. Apply a cleaner (not always necessary), steam well, hang, rinse well with water, and then vacuum. Extractors have their place, too

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

100% couldn't agree more

[@iancampbell9180]

the star drops pink stuff car

[@jonnyirvine8716]

Would the Charles not work better with the water sprayer trigger attached so the carpet solution actives while extraction?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes it would I think I said that in the video. The George wet vac would be better than Charles

[@andrewlawson3694]

After all that would it be more cost effective to just buy new mats lol That said interesting, thanks.

[@nigelbryant5932]

Saturday afternoon carpet porn😂 that’s nice carpet Dave. Glad I’ve got Black mats in my Golf

[@anthonyworthington6495]

At least you could eat your dinner of it

[@Celticmouse]

Made me really laugh, it does look loads better. Seriously though Dave mask or even better respirator and safety specs. You don't want all that crud in your lungs or eyes

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

The bucket did a wonderful job 😅. Off camera I get safe but sometimes it kills the image on camera

[@Davegt535]

did u not buy another sc4 i see this is an sc3 ???? cant decide which to buy

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Got rid of sc4. Regret it now as it's better than that s

[@Davegt535]

@@epicautomotivedetailing goin to go with the sc4 so thanks

[@shakennotstirred32]

125 mils yeah whatever, that sounds like how we measure in Kentucky 😂

[@markgilder9990]

Them carpets were white originally 😂

[@WBC32]

Is he pronouncing that correctly. The product is a play on the word Tornado as it uses a similar rotating jet. So shouldn’t it be pronounced Tornay dor ?

[@RaVeR076]

Scrubbin carpet with a brush is my version of nails on a blackboard.... does it have the same effect on any1 else? *shudder*

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

No sadly not

[@RaVeR076]

@@epicautomotivedetailing lol not sadly for you.... it would have made your detailing job a misery otherwise 🤣👍

[@expressdetailingcarwash]

Pressure washer , drill brush ,”let it dry.!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes I know that's already a method I've mentioned several times before. The point of this video is to highlight as many alternatives as possible for people who may not have all the tools but they may have one or two of these!!

[@raysilver2445]

How about the wife's washing machine 😅

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

lol 😅

[@FunkeeDrewster]

You will ruin your mats if you put them in the machine, belive me I've done it on my VW mats and they were all limp, stressed and the structure was gone. I had to bin them.

[@TimLemonn]

Why is it “the wife’s” washing machine?

[@raysilver2445]

@@TimLemonn because it is my wifes

[@TimLemonn]

@@raysilver2445 I bet the vacuum and dishwasher are hers too right?

[@diverdave4056]

come on now ... stop wasting your time.... toss them in a washing machine to get them CLEAN !

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

No chance of getting these in the washing machine 😬

[@1968johnno]

Just buy new mats simples!!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

sorry that wasn't the point i wanted to get across in the video lol. In all honesty Its just showing peoples expectations compared to reality and how far you can go even with many tools. It also helps car cleaners educate their customers who may assume something is dirty when the stains may have just transferred in the fabric 🙂

[@1968johnno]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Dave I get it, I was trying to be funny. Now for the tumble weed. I hide my head in shame!! Sorry!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@1968johnno lol it's all cool 😎