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While my seats are out of my 73 T for reworking and a short shift kit is being installed, I thought I would use the down time to remove and thoroughly clean the carpets that can easily be removed. They are not stained but seem matted down and a little stiff. I recently read shampooing with baby shampoo??? And what is best for the carpet pieces that are to difficult to remove and must be cleaned in the car. Thanks in advance!

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While getting the driver seat bottom recovered at an upholstery shop recently I watched them clean some very dirty tan carpets from a 2 year old BMW 7 series. They had removed the carpets and used a power washer on them. Unfortunately I did not see what type of soap but what surprised me was using the power washer. Came out like new.
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I used Turtle Wax "Power Out" professional strength carpet cleaner (it comes with a scrub brush on the can), and with a little elbow grease they came up as new (car is a 74 with tan interior).
I found that this stuff created a lot of foam and I had to keep removing most of it. I'm sure baby shampoo is better but this stuff worked for me.
I removed the pieces that are easily removed and the rest I just cleaned in the car (seats were out).
I am amazed at how good the carpet looks after 21 years.
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Woolite is good, too. Both are mild soaps, not detergents, AFIK.

I used to have a shop near a detailer and he threw the carpets on the ground. washed them with a brush, hit them with the hose and then the shop vac.

I also like Tuff Stuff (I think that's the name, reddish spray can) for glued down carpets. Follow with a water soaked towel to try to keep the cleaning agents from building up. The just attract more dirt! (Same in your house carpet, make 'em rinse.)
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power washer is not kind to the material - don't do it on your car
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I agree, don't use a power washer. Use a carpet deep-cleaning machine like the professionals use in your house with an upholstery attachment. You can buy a good one for around $100-150, or rent one.
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