Shampooing RV rugs.

I would not use Stanley Steamer. We used them twice and in both cases the carpet seemed to get dirty again very quickly. Within a month, the carpet appeared as dirty as it was before they cleaned it. We kept off the carpet after cleaning for days. I realize the SS franchises are different and it will depend on the skill of the folks actually doing the work.

We plan to try using the Chem Dry folks when we have it done again. Their process is claimed to be better using less water which allows faster drying of the carpet.

Some years back, we rented one of those carpet cleaning machines from a local store. It was a HOT day...and we had the a/c on. Never used one before. First time, the water turned black...but we did not notice any improvement. Waited a bit...then did it again. Nothing noticeable. By the 3rd time, we saw "something",...good. By the forth application, the carpet looked good. Fifth...almost new. It took almost the entire afternoon, given the time between applications. But..it did work and worked fine.

This past fall...I found a local carpet store that cleaned carpets. INCLUDING RVs.! I drove the RV to the shop one Saturday morning (had an appointment, of course) and 2-3 hours later...and $90 I had carpet that looked just about brand new.

peachpoet wrote:
Hello!

My dad was wondering if it was possible to shampoo rv rugs like you would with house rugs?

He is new to rving, so any answer would help greatly!

yup that's what they are; house rugs ; same exact deal

It should be okay to shampoo your rug the way you shampoo your house rugs. If you are not sure, check the label under the rug for cleaning instructions.

Geotex, I think you're right that it was Blue Coral! Can't beat it.

peachpoet wrote:
Hello!

My dad was wondering if it was possible to shampoo rv rugs like you would with house rugs?

He is new to rving, so any answer would help greatly!

YES

Planned for later this month in fact

I use a Bissel Pro-Heat, but that is because I own it, (no rental)

When it comes to floor care, No real difference between RV and house, You mop the tile floors (And Roof) with Spic & Span, you vacuum sweep and shampoo carpet same as in a house. No difernece.

I had a friend use Stanley and they charged him 30 bucks to do the living room and the area rug in his fiver. It came out looking great and could not beat the price.

I do ours once a year with no ill effect. I have learned to do it twice though. First time per instructions, second time with just hot water. You will be surprised at the amount of soap that comes up with the second cleaning.

Also, I do use a 5% bleach solution on that second pass. It really cleans things up nice, and kills any odors/mold. YMMV so the bleach is at your discretion weather you want to use it or not.

VinCee wrote:
I have had real good luck with dry carpet cleaners, more so than wet or even paying someone $140 to do my 32' Tiffin a few years back. When the carpet dried, I went and re-did it on my hands and knees and it was cleaner than what the "professional" guy did. Dry shampoo you just lightly brush into the carpet, let it sit awhile and then shop vac it out. I had a product bought at a car parts store once (can't remember name)that even took out red wine stains on a light tan car carpet.

Very likely Blue Coral Upholstery Cleaner Dri-Clean. It is truly THE BEST dry cleaner I have ever used in the vehicles, house, or camper! The surfactant cocktail in it has incredible release and lifting power!

Another tip once cleaned, shoot the carpet with ScotchGuard to make cleaning easier next time. Many carpets have ScotchGuard treated fibers used to make them, but ScotchGuard is removed by cleaning chemicals and tracks off.

I do ours once a year in the fall after the last trip. the humidity is low and with an oscillating fan it will dry in a few hours! my carpet still looks good after 9 years.