Floor Mats for Cleaning Preparation
For the cleaning job to be done in the most perfect way, you should prepare all the necessary tools that we mention below:
- Small Vacuum
- Pressure washer (check our recommendation here)
- Car mats cleaner ( for carpet & rubber)
- A soft and stiff-bristled brush
As you can see, just basic equipment and materials, even though I believe there are definitely a few items already in your house. Please try to complete the list of products above. With a few special cases, you can replace car floor mat cleaning solutions with solutions available at home as long as they do not affect the floor material.
How to Clean Rubber Floor Mats
You will be able to find rubber floor mat cleaners at most local retail stores. Of course, you can also buy online on Amazon or some other e-commerce sites. The price is not so expensive that everyone can own one.
- Alright, so the first step to properly cleaning your rubber floor mats is getting them out of the car. You want to avoid any chance of excess water seeping into your vehicle
- Once the mats are outside, give each one a good shake to knock out any loose dirt and debris. This will help speed up the cleaning process
- Next, spray the mats down with clean water from your hose or pressure washer with low pressure. Thoroughly rinse all surfaces of the mats to flush out larger particles and undo any mud or messes
- Grab your specialized cleaner for rubber floor mats. Spray it on evenly and generously. Then scrub the mats with a stiff bristle brush, making sure to really work the bristles into textured parts and crevices.
- When you're done scrubbing, wash the mats again with high pressure to remove away all the residue from the cleaner and any remaining dirt and stains
- Hang the mats up on a line or rack to dry it
Make absolutely sure the mats are completely dry before putting them back in your vehicle. Any residual moisture can cause mildew and damage your car's interior.
TIP: Brushes carefully at the corner of the mats where accumulate a lot of dirt.
How to Clean Carpet Floor Mats
In general, they all have the same cleaning process, there are a few minor differences that are different detergents and for carpet materials, for the most effective cleaning, a vacuum cleaner is needed.
- Remove the floor mats from your car
- Shake and whack the floor mats against a hard surface to knock loose dust and dirt particles
- Vacuum the mats. Because of making from fabric so the dirt usually sticks there, and only a vacuum can remove them
- Apply a carpet floor mat cleaner. Make sure to follow the directions included with your particular cleaner, as they can vary
- Scrub the mats with a soft brush to remove stains and ground-in debris
- Rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer and select high-pressure
- Hang the mats under the sunshine to dry. Make sure they are completely dry before placing them back in your vehicle
TIP: Start on a low pressure and slowly increase it until you find the ideal setting for the mats' material.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can keep your car's floor mats looking clean and new for a long time. Just remember to be thorough and take your time, and you should be good to go!
