Dirt ceiling

I would not try it,water and steam would not be a good thing to do to the adhesive or the underlying material.
If the ceiling is covered with that kind of carpet type fabric.

I have had great luck with Folex,on my ceilings just spray it on and BLOT don't rub,you will be amazed at how it lifts out the stains.

It may take more than one application but it took out all of my stains.

You can get it at most big box home improvement stores or Amazon check out the reviews and pictures.

wolfe10 wrote:
The carpet is likely Ozite: http://www.ozite.com/products/commercial/marine/

http://www.ozite.com/dfiles/Marine-HullLiner_Headliner2014.pdf

Best cleaner we have found is fantastik scrubbing bubbles oxy power.

Yep, that's what it looks like...how do you usually apply the "scrubbing bubbles"? Do you use a shop vac or anything (like others suggested) or do you just spray it on and leave it?

I worry about steam removing the glue that holds it on. Depending on how bad it is, you might want to replace it but that could be a can of worms. I wonder if there is something you could cover it with like maybe these:

If there was a way to attach them.

Get a rug cleaner (extractor type) with a hose and wand, or a powerful shopvac. Mix Oxyclean with hot water, put in a spray bottle, and spray onto the soiled areas. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and extract the solution with the rug cleaner/shopvac. Spray some plain hot water on the areas to rinse and extract again. I can almost guarantee this will work as I've done it in the past with great success.

The carpet is likely Ozite: http://www.ozite.com/products/commercial/marine/

http://www.ozite.com/dfiles/Marine-HullLiner_Headliner2014.pdf

Best cleaner we have found is fantastik scrubbing bubbles oxy power.

Moffittclan wrote:
We just bought this rig and the ceiling has the carpet type covering...?

Weird....

donn0128 wrote:
If your handy, I think I would strip it off the hacker board. Which is probably 1/8 inch Luna, go buy some sheets of 1/8 inch refinished boards, cut and glue/screw it up. Finish with some quarter round on the edges.

I'm pretty handy...I usually buy a house, fix it up while living in it and sell it 3 or 4 years later (I'm in the military)...So although I wouldn't call myself an expert, I'm not scared to try...This might be a future project that will give it a really updated feel!

If your handy, I think I would strip it off the hacker board. Which is probably 1/8 inch Luna, go buy some sheets of 1/8 inch refinished boards, cut and glue/screw it up. Finish with some quarter round on the edges.

donn0128 wrote:
Power or powder? If when rubbing the ceiling material you see stuff coming out, I would guess the foam backing is failing. Meaning, you best choice is likely a complete tear off and replace.

Oops, sorry...yes, I meant "powder". But it doesn't really seem like the foam backing is failing as it's still very solid...it's more like they tried to sprinkle on some kind of agent to clean it with and then didn't vacuum it out or something.

Slightly different topic (since you mentioned it), the wife would like to take it off and do something different but that seems like a HUGE job...I have no idea what's under it or what I would replace it with...

Power or powder? If when rubbing the ceiling material you see stuff coming out, I would guess the foam backing is failing. Meaning, you best choice is likely a complete tear off and replace.