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How do you clean car carpet without a machine?

My car’s ready for a deep clean, but I have a bit of a problem. I live in an apartment with no garage and I don’t have the right setup to use a machine as detailers do. How do you clean car carpet without a machine?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Cleaning a car’s carpet without a machine is definitely doable! You can get some pretty effective
cleaning
done with the right carpet cleaner and scrub brush.
To get started, you can clear your personal items out of your car and vacuum the carpets. Or, if you don’t have access to an outside outlet, you can just use a broom and dustpan to sweep out major debris.
From there, you can pick out a
carpet
spray foam or another kind of carpet cleaner of your choice. You could also use a combination of dish soap, vinegar, and warm water. For tough stains, you can let the cleaner sit for a little while, and then you can use a soft-bristle brush to scrub down the carpet.
Once you’re finished, you can pat-dry your car’s carpets with some old towels.
Hopefully, after this, you’ll see some significant improvement! While you’re taking care of your car inside and out, make sure your insurance policy is doing the same.
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