Cleaning my carpet floormats

chilenko · 02-20-2009, 06:55 PM

I made this mistake of leaving my carpet mats in for the winter. They are now caked in salt and dirt. I was just going to take them to the quarter car wash, spray them with the pressure washer and let 'em dry. I guess this is the easiest way, but I am wondering if they will get damaged? It would be nice to have those black soft fluffy mats again (not rock hard terds).

Houman21 · 02-20-2009, 06:57 PM

Buy new mats - the mats in these cars get destroyed pretty easily especially after they've been washed. I try to vacuum regularly and will avoid washing them at all.

chilenko · 02-20-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Houman21

Buy new mats - the mats in these cars get destroyed pretty easily especially after they've been washed. I try to vacuum regularly and will avoid washing them at all.

Well it was more of a last ditch effort.... save a few bucks.

Houman21 · 02-20-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chilenko

Well it was more of a last ditch effort.... save a few bucks.

got it.

Just remember, not your fault. These mats are very low quality.

1N54E92 · 02-20-2009, 07:10 PM

what do you guys recommend ? I've been thinking about replacing mine.

nasdakboy · 02-20-2009, 10:16 PM

I have black interior and I have the same thing. I spray them down with 303 cleaner and spot remover, let it sit, brush the white BMW lettering and hose the mats off with a regular hose. You'll see brown water running off the mats. I then let them sit angled on a folding chair or something for a day or two to dry. Then I vacuum them so they get a little soft again, voila! Good as new

That's my technique since my 02' 330 coupe. Except that I used to use resolve on the carpets back in the day. Now I use as many 303 products as possible. I really like their products.

montreal red · 02-21-2009, 08:16 PM

i've washed my mats before in the bath tub while scrubbing them at the same time... believe it or not, i used it CGs citrus wash and gloss.... it works pretty well... leaves a nice smell after too. they havent fallen apart yet. i've only washed em twice so far.

nasdakboy · 02-23-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

what do you guys recommend ? I've been thinking about replacing mine.

Might not be a bad idea to pick up an extra set of mats and have them in the car for the spring, summer and fall. Then use the old ones for the winter. I've been wanting to do this for 7 years since I first had my E46 coupe but never followed through

Bobble · 02-23-2009, 01:25 PM

Not much help in cleaning the carpeted ones but buy the rubber mats from Tishcer for the winter, I scrub mine with each wash simply because I'm very OCD and can't stand the stains on the rubber. they dry while I wash the car.

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Houman21 Captain 30 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Buy new mats - the mats in these cars get destroyed pretty easily especially after they've been washed. I try to vacuum regularly and will avoid washing them at all. __________________ 2008 e92 335i Step \| Is Gone - It was fun but not meant to be \| M3 - Cancelled \| 135 Ordered
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nasdakboy Lieutenant 16 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 08' 328i coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I have black interior and I have the same thing. I spray them down with 303 cleaner and spot remover, let it sit, brush the white BMW lettering and hose the mats off with a regular hose. You'll see brown water running off the mats. I then let them sit angled on a folding chair or something for a day or two to dry. Then I vacuum them so they get a little soft again, voila! Good as new That's my technique since my 02' 330 coupe. Except that I used to use resolve on the carpets back in the day. Now I use as many 303 products as possible. I really like their products. __________________ 08' E92 328i coupe 07' Audi A4 Quattro S-Line 04' BMW 325Ci
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i've washed my mats before in the bath tub while scrubbing them at the same time... believe it or not, i used it CGs citrus wash and gloss.... it works pretty well... leaves a nice smell after too. they havent fallen apart yet. i've only washed em twice so far. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Not much help in cleaning the carpeted ones but buy the rubber mats from Tishcer for the winter, I scrub mine with each wash simply because I'm very OCD and can't stand the stains on the rubber. they dry while I wash the car.
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