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Cleaning carpeting in the back of a wagon 700 1991

posted by  N7SC on  Thu Oct 30 11:37 CST 2008
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I have part of the cargo compartment flooring out of my 745 wagon at the moment. I also have a new toy for the house, a Hoover Steamvac. The Steamvac does a better job at cleaning carpets in the house than either Stanley Steamer or a Rug Doctor rental machine. So, I was wondering . . .

Can I use the Steamvac on the cargo compartment flooring? I am asking because the flooring panels back there are wood-backed. The Steamvac does not leave much water on the floor in the house, it is much better than professional or big rental machines. But, I wouldn't want to ruin the cargo compartment floor panels.

Opinions?

PS, I am in Florida, where it is pretty dry and fairly warm right now, so a quick pass, being careful not to overwet, plenty of "dry" passes to get out as much water as possible, then laying the flooring panels out in the sun might work, don't you think?
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Scott Cook - 1991 745T, 1985 RX-7 GSL-SE, 1986 Toyota Tercel (Don't laugh, it is reliable, faithful AND gets 41 mpg!)








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    Cleaning carpeting in the back of a wagon 700 1991

    posted by  JB945t on  Thu Oct 30 12:51 CST 2008
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    When you use the upholstery attachment on the Hoover the water isn't being heated the way it is when you use the machine on a floor. Hoovers implication that the machine creates actual "steam" a very generous characterization of the machine's actual ability.
    I've done exactly what your asking about on my wagon a couple times in the last 3 years with no adverse effects.
    What I have done though is to do it a time and place where you can leave the windows and hatch open for long enough to let it dry completely, I've always done it during warm, dry weather so the car can sit opened up in the sun for several hours.








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    Cleaning carpeting in the back of a wagon 700 1991

    posted by  Herb Goltz on  Thu Oct 30 12:11 CST 2008
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    I have shampooed the cargo area of my '92 945T with a sponge and dish soap in hot water, and then vacuumed it well with an upholstery attachment on a shop vac. It did a great job and there were no ill effects on the wood.

    Good luck!








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    Cleaning carpeting in the back of a wagon 700 1991

    posted by  Steve on  Thu Oct 30 11:51 CST 2008
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    I would beware of steam-operated cleaners on wood-backed carpeting. Far better to use a spray cleaner, a brush and some warm water, and then let it dry in the sun. Then vacuum with a beater brush carpet vac. The cabin carpets on the floor are best cleaned by removing them from the car.
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      Cleaning carpeting in the back of a wagon 700 1991

      posted by  N7SC on  Thu Oct 30 13:16 CST 2008
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      Thanks for the opinions guys. Sadly, I kind of agree with Steve. If it does screw up the wood backing, then there is no way of fixing the damage. Especially because the wood is probably Finnish Birch plywood, which is hard to get in the US. To preserve the cargo area carpeting, it would be wise to be careful about overwetting it.

      But, it is nice to know that the non-wood-backed cabin carpets come out for cleaning. I'll look to see if they will come out without removing the seats. That would be really great!

      BTW, I know that a Hoover Steamvac does not really "steam," they don't even heat the water. But I use very hot water, and what I was proposing was to put the carpet/wood backing panels flat on the ground and use the main, upright Steamvac on them. It does blow hot air out the bottom to help clean and dry. Does a really great job in the house.
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