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jcsinnh · Sep 10th, 2004, 07:25 AM

I did a search and checked the FAQs with no luck but still I apologize if this is a repeat. If so, point me.

I'm looking for the best uphostelry cleaner for space cloth seats. My dealer uses something called GP but it comes in 55 gallon drums or something ridiculous like that.

Anyone out there have fine results with a product? Thanks. BTW, just stuff I can get in US, please. I know you guys over there, you'll tell me to rub the cloth with dried spotted

obehave · Sep 10th, 2004, 12:52 PM

Resolve works quite well.
The powdered cleaner is handy on the horizontal parts and dries quickly.
I've also used ArmorAll fabric cleaner.

If you're worried about anything try it on an old house chair/sofa first. Then use it on the car

Tom D · Sep 10th, 2004, 08:17 PM

There is a product called the "Green Machine" made by Bissell. It's a small portable uphostry/carpet cleaner. The one we have works great on my spacecloth.

jcsinnh · Sep 10th, 2004, 09:37 PM

Thanks, guys

Obie, are you sure you aren't my older brother? You've got good answers for all my questions, all the time. Thank you, bud. (You do NOT want to be older than I, BTW)

Tom, I have a deep hatred for Bissell having had 2 full size carpet cleaners

the bad, each within weeks of the warranty's end with no satisfaction from customer service. But I'll maybe try the hand accessory on the Eureka I have. Thanks to you, also.

BTW, I will order spacecloth the next time too. I still prefer it to the other 2 choices, just 32k miles = a need for refreshing.

obehave · Sep 10th, 2004, 11:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

Thanks, guys

Obie, are you sure you aren't my older brother? You've got good answers for all my questions, all the time. Thank you, bud. (You do NOT want to be older than I, BTW)

Tom, I have a deep hatred for Bissell having had 2 full size carpet cleaners

the bad, each within weeks of the warranty's end with no satisfaction from customer service. But I'll maybe try the hand accessory on the Eureka I have. Thanks to you, also.

BTW, I will order spacecloth the next time too. I still prefer it to the other 2 choices, just 32k miles = a need for refreshing.

That's funny since MY older brother is like Jeopardy Boy or something.

You want to be carefull with the power cleaners. They can penetrate the cloth inot the batting and the foam core. The cleaner can dry up in there and cause long term problems.
My suggestion is hand clean the cloth and then use the wet vac aspect to just lift the crud out. And yes, you can oversaturate by hand as well.

IMO the newer fabric protectants work well. Once the seats clean, treat them.
You will be without the car for a day so plan on it.

We Geezers have to stick together

Sep 10th, 2004, 07:25 AM	#1
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Cloth Seats & Cleaning I did a search and checked the FAQs with no luck but still I apologize if this is a repeat. If so, point me. I'm looking for the best uphostelry cleaner for space cloth seats. My dealer uses something called GP but it comes in 55 gallon drums or something ridiculous like that. Anyone out there have fine results with a product? Thanks. BTW, just stuff I can get in US, please. I know you guys over there, you'll tell me to rub the cloth with dried spotted Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Sep 10th, 2004, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 339 Offline	There is a product called the "Green Machine" made by Bissell. It's a small portable uphostry/carpet cleaner. The one we have works great on my spacecloth. Tom 02 EB/B MCS

Sep 10th, 2004, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Thanks, guys Obie, are you sure you aren't my older brother? You've got good answers for all my questions, all the time. Thank you, bud. (You do NOT want to be older than I, BTW) Tom, I have a deep hatred for Bissell having had 2 full size carpet cleaners the bad, each within weeks of the warranty's end with no satisfaction from customer service. But I'll maybe try the hand accessory on the Eureka I have. Thanks to you, also. BTW, I will order spacecloth the next time too. I still prefer it to the other 2 choices, just 32k miles = a need for refreshing. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

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Sep 10th, 2004, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Resolve works quite well. The powdered cleaner is handy on the horizontal parts and dries quickly. I've also used ArmorAll fabric cleaner. If you're worried about anything try it on an old house chair/sofa first. Then use it on the car

Sep 10th, 2004, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh Thanks, guys Obie, are you sure you aren't my older brother? You've got good answers for all my questions, all the time. Thank you, bud. (You do NOT want to be older than I, BTW) Tom, I have a deep hatred for Bissell having had 2 full size carpet cleaners the bad, each within weeks of the warranty's end with no satisfaction from customer service. But I'll maybe try the hand accessory on the Eureka I have. Thanks to you, also. BTW, I will order spacecloth the next time too. I still prefer it to the other 2 choices, just 32k miles = a need for refreshing. That's funny since MY older brother is like Jeopardy Boy or something. You want to be carefull with the power cleaners. They can penetrate the cloth inot the batting and the foam core. The cleaner can dry up in there and cause long term problems. My suggestion is hand clean the cloth and then use the wet vac aspect to just lift the crud out. And yes, you can oversaturate by hand as well. IMO the newer fabric protectants work well. Once the seats clean, treat them. You will be without the car for a day so plan on it. We Geezers have to stick together

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