DIY: How to Shampoo Floor Mats

Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• wet/dry vacuum
• soft brush (not required)
• carpet shampoo (used in the video is Spray Nine Multi Purpose Cleaner)
• pressure washer

Procedure:

• remove the floor mats or trunk liner from your vehicle
• first start by vacuuming any loose debris which will make the cleaning process much easier
• empty the vacuum if you are worried about separating the dry debris/dirt and water afterwards
• spray the floor mats or trunk liner down with the carpet shampoo
• allow the carpet shampoo to soak in for a few minutes, giving it time to bit into any stains
• start your pressure washer, use a large fan spray which will reduce the risk of damaging the carpet and help push any imbedded debris/dirt from the carpet
• if you have a tougher stain, you can apply more carpet shampoo and lightly agitate the area with a soft brush, but for almost all stains I have encountered, this isn't needed
• continuously run back and forth fan spray with the pressure washer, pushing the dirt and soap out of the material
• eventually you will notice the dirt disappearing from the access water, along with the soap
• ensure all the dirt and soap has been removed
• rinse the underside of the floor mat or trunk liner as well to ensure there is no soap or debris/dirt stuck on the underside
• now using a wet/dry compatible vacuum only, vacuum the saturated floor mat or trunk liner, removing a majority of it
• depending on the material, the fibres may fluff up in one direction or another helping dry the surface
• finally hang up the floor mats or trunk liner in the sun and allow it to dry
• then reinstall back into the vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Can I put my floor mats in the dryer?

I haven't done this myself, but some of my viewers have experimented with this and have been sucessful with drying their floor mats. I would recommend not having it set on the highest heat range so you do not risk the chance of damaged the mats.

Video tutorial how to shampoo/pressure wash carpet floor and trunk mats in a vehicle. This method is used by car lots or professional detailers in order to make worn dirty floor mats look like new again, as long as the fabric isn't damaged. It is important to take your time to achieve excellent results. This procedure can also be using on vehicle carpet, but only if it has been fully removed from a vehicle. This will remove very harsh stains such as coffee or juice stains, sand, dirt, grease, oil, etc along with smells or odours too. This tutorial was done on the rear trunk mat, but it also applied to your floor mats as well. This particular tutorial was done on a 1994 BMW 740i.