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Terrance28 · 08-17-2010, 08:31 PM

I am planning on cleaning the headliner and cloth seats in my wifes GMC Acadia, the kids go crazy in that thing. Is there anything I can pick up from a auto parts store(autozone, walmart etc) thats pretty good?

Cosmin · 08-17-2010, 09:35 PM

look for tornador , u may need air-compressor.
with kids around and cloth everything i will go with that.
http://www.autogeek.net/carup.html
check youtube for demo on it.

Terrance28 · 08-17-2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks I will look for it tomorrow.

MuttGrunt · 08-17-2010, 10:53 PM

Folex is a pretty good carpet cleaner - I've purchased it at my local Home Depot multiple times. Remember the rules to cleaning fabric: take your time, apply little cleaning chemicals (over applying doesn't help and can attract more dirt in the long run), and always start with a light vacuuming.

UncleWede · 08-18-2010, 11:56 AM

If you have any local Chem-dry outfits, talk to them about a few cans of their cleaner.

jopa489 · 08-18-2010, 08:12 PM

Maybe a Bissell Little Green machine or something would help?

Gig103 · 08-23-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Maybe a Bissell Little Green machine or something would help?

I can't add much to this conversation, except my wife bought one of these last night at Costco. Don't waste your time. I can't see it working too well on a headliner because the suction on it is lousy, and I'm not sure how well the brush would even do. In fact, I'm returning it after one use because I was so disappointed, and we had the "turbo brush pro heat" model. Thank goodness for Costco.

jopa489 · 08-23-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gig103

I can't add much to this conversation, except my wife bought one of these last night at Costco. Don't waste your time. I can't see it working too well on a headliner because the suction on it is lousy, and I'm not sure how well the brush would even do. In fact, I'm returning it after one use because I was so disappointed, and we had the "turbo brush pro heat" model. Thank goodness for Costco.

Good to know. I've walked by the thing dozens of times at Costco and have so far held off on my urge to impulse buy it. Guess there's a reason it's so cheap.

lopealle · 08-23-2010, 08:49 PM

+1 om the folex. a little warm water an some fole will clean u up

pander5 · 08-24-2010, 07:38 AM

Be careful using too much moisture on the headliner. The adhesive, over time, will let go if it gets too wet. I vacuum headliners first and then spot treat with Folex and a q tip, then blot as dry as you can get it after.

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MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Folex is a pretty good carpet cleaner - I've purchased it at my local Home Depot multiple times. Remember the rules to cleaning fabric: take your time, apply little cleaning chemicals (over applying doesn't help and can attract more dirt in the long run), and always start with a light vacuuming.
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