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jpstewart19 Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:02 am Post subject: Upholstery Cleanup Tip - with a pic |
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Just though I would share a quick tip that worked for me. I decided to replace my upholstery on the cheap and bought some original Westy upholstery, where there were some very heavily soiled spots. I was concerned to throw them in the wash but decided that dry cleaning just wasn't going to cut it. Nervously, I used:
Ingredients:
Oxy Clean Max Force Stain spray (sprayed on heavy soil areas)
Oxy Clean in Wash Load
Tide HD Cold Water
Machine Settings (Front Loader):
Delicate Cycle
Cold Tap Water
Heavy Soiled
Final Prep:
Hang Dry
Shaved fabric pills with a sweater shaver and also a disposable razor and lint roller
Here is a before/after pic of the results. Both are of the same cushion. No fabric breakdown, no shrinkage, all results were similar:
Before
After
Did I mention how clean and fresh they smell |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:05 am Post subject: |
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In other words, throw it in the washer like the rest of us do. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
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jpstewart19 Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Most of the posts I read here said not to put them in the wash, which had me concerned the fabric may break down. Thought a post might relax someone's fears about doing it. |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Surprised you didn't see it in your search; a lot of us advocate throwing the stuff in the washer. It's much more resilient than people think. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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jpstewart19 Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:49 am Post subject: |
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I was really just so ecstatic at the difference. Oxy Clean is really amazing. |
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cr@M Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2007 Posts: 1199 Location: Moscow, ID
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:55 am Post subject: |
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I think the difference is amazing. Very satisfying when something works out perfectly _________________ 1972 Deluxe named Lucidity
1973 Transporter
"He who fights with monsters must see to it that he himself does not become a monster...
when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
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borninabus Samba R&D Dept.
Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 4532 Location: Arizona Highways
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:51 am Post subject: |
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cr@M wrote: |
Very satisfying when something works out perfectly |
can i have your life?
_________________ 71 Ghia A/S - 88 Van A/T - 13 JSW TDI 6M/T |
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MalibuLX3 Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2005 Posts: 821 Location: Rochester, MI
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great. I'm planning to do this soon with my rear above the engine cushion. _________________ 1978 Westfalia |
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GLHTurbo Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2009 Posts: 1376 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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i soaked mine in the tub overnight in woolite, then washed it with woolite on the gentle cycle..came out great _________________ 1957 Beetle
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AB westy nut Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2010 Posts: 1124 Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:48 am Post subject: |
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James, that fabric turned out nice! Glad it all worked out for you. _________________ 1963 Ruby Red 356 Cabriolet
1976 Sage Green Westfalia Deluxe |
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HBwesty Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2006 Posts: 173 Location: HB, CA
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:55 am Post subject: |
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All this makes me appreciate my ugly yellow mustard interior. Just spray and wipe. _________________ Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac
69 Campmobile
65 Bug
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Mr.Mexi Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2007 Posts: 187 Location: United Kingdom
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chimneyfish Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2009 Posts: 881 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Upholstery Cleanup Tip - with a pic |
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jpstewart19 wrote: |
Did I mention how clean and fresh they smell |
I can smell them all the way over here in the UK, they smells sweet, and they now look kind to your skin as well. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I'v bookmarked this thread. _________________ 1965 Type 1 Deluxe (1200cc)
1976 Type 2 T2b Microbus L (1800cc Type 4)
Previously...
1972 T2 Camper (Devon), 1988 Golf, 1972 Type 1, 1984 Polo, 1972 T2 Camper (Danbury) |
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jpstewart19 Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the positive comments. The worst part of the job by far is the 4 billion staples in the arm rest and bed. Takes hours to remove. I briefly considered Velcro when reinstalling, but decided not to for this go around. |
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Oil Phil-M Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2005 Posts: 541 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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I just learned small grease stains, including cv joint tar, come out with carb cleaner. Spray the stain directly and dab with a clean cloth. Not quite the fresh spring-like smell you get from washing but for front seats it was like magic. Guy who told me said the stuff is/was the same as they use in the dry cleaning business. |
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HBwesty Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2006 Posts: 173 Location: HB, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Smells like dangerous chemicals. Read the can, do not get on skin, do not inhale, do not get in eyes. The Mfg wont even tell you whats in it. MEK, Trichlore? All are bad to the brain. I wouldnt put that anywhere my ass sits. _________________ Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac
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65 Bug
06 New Beetle |
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camit34 Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2006 Posts: 1567 Location: Commerce City CO
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Nice...Looks great! _________________ In search of a Vanagon
1971 Westy (SOLD)
1971 Deluxe (SOLD)
1967 Freedom Camper (SOLD) |
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Mal evolent Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2009 Posts: 2912 Location: San Antonio, Nuevo Mexico
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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All are bad to the brain. I wouldnt put that anywhere my ass sits. |
you set yourself up for all manner of juvenile comebacks with that one _________________ 73 Beetle Baja, Ghia front brakes, Type 3 rear brakes, 2220 ( 94 X 80 ), Weber Progressive, Bosch SVDA, '97 Mustang seats
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HBwesty Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2006 Posts: 173 Location: HB, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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I have Parkinsons Desease due to exposure to some of these chemicles including AO exposure in Vietnam where I sat on my ass while my brain was abused by toxic chemicles. None of it is funny to me. _________________ Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac
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FlowerPowered Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2005 Posts: 389 Location: Montana
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great, I was going to recover the bench, but I'm inspired to clean mine now.
HBwesty wrote: |
I have Parkinsons Desease due to exposure to some of these chemicles including AO exposure in Vietnam where I sat on my ass while my brain was abused by toxic chemicles. None of it is funny to me. |
By the way HBWesty, thank you for your service. _________________ 76 Westy "Sunset" |
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