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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Default Machine wash interior carpet?

Just got done ripping out the interior of a 94 Accord LX I picked up recently. The carpet (as well as ALL of the interior) is disgusting. I was wondering if I could vacuum it out and just throw it in the washing machine to clean it up. I won't dry it in the dryer, I'll hang it up and put a fan or two on it.

Will I have any trouble with it warping or even falling apart?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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Thats going to be a mess! I definately won't hold its shape if you do that. You may want to go to a local car wash and see if they have a carpet cleaning machine there (I know we do). Or you can use a wet vac.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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I'm resolved to use a pressure washer/simple green. Thanks though!
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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try using a brush and some good cleaner, then a shop vacuum
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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USE SPOT SHOT!!!! WORKS GREAT.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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rent a Rug Doctor, get the hose attachment, mix in 4oz of oxy clean, wash carpet like 6 times, than mix in simple green concentrate, wash twice, will be super clean

do not stick it in a washer or take it to a dry cleaner
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