How do you clean your Alcantara interior?

[Avetiso]

I have a few, rather large stains on my seats, but I can't find much comprehensive info on how to clean them out. I don't want to just 'try something' out of fear for ruining it.

How do you guys clean your interior?

[E_Rak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wROwSj7OJGg

Different car, same techniques!!

If it's just on the regular cloth I would try and find a shampoo "extractor" or just try the more aggressive methods. See some of Larry's other videos too for interior stuff, he's a master.

[Avetiso]

Thanks, Evan! Kinda worries me because where I can the stain, the fabric is softer. I think it's going to be there for a while...:shifty

[E_Rak]

Just don't think about what the mystery fluid is :eeps

[Johnmadd]

Find a local carpet cleaning service or independent and see if they can help. I know they can its just if they will, I use a $3500 machine at my job and it is far superior to the ones you rent from home depot.

[Johnmadd]

Just don't think about what the mystery fluid is :eeps

Its usually hooker spit :shifty

[Avetiso]

You guys are jerks, you know? I'm going to go set my interior on fire. AGAIN. :rofl

[midlandtech]

I use 'tough stuff' and a VERY fine/soft brush on my car. Then I wipe it down with a hot wet damp micro fiber followed by a dry one.

[Vas]

Sonax Cleaner
http://www.sonax.com/Products/Xtreme-Series/(search)/1/(so)/4/(node)/12785/206300-SONAX-Xtreme-Upholstery-Alcantara-cleaner

And then this
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1726-Sonax-Alcantara-Cleaner

[danewilson77]

I used some dish washing soap, warm water, and a tight bristled brush. Scrub the heck out of the entire seat, then immediately suck all of the moisture and dirt out with a shop vac.

My seats came out nearly perfect.

[Avetiso]

I used some dish washing soap, warm water, and a tight bristled brush. Scrub the heck out of the entire seat, then immediately suck all of the moisture and dirt out with a shop vac.

My seats came out nearly perfect.
I think I'll try this, just with laundry detergent. If that doesn't work, I'll try some of the products above.

[alexandre]

My alcantara came clean and stayed clean -i've never tried to clean it.... scared of it LOL

For the cloth part of the seats, I use this:

Blue Coral DC22 Upholstery Cleaner - 22.8 oz. Aerosol (www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IR0PQ)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/716rJ65gskL._SL400_.jpg

You can usually pick it up for $3 at Lowe's.

[Johnmadd]

I think I'll try this, just with laundry detergent. If that doesn't work, I'll try some of the products above.

I'd go with the dish soap before laundry detergent, that may be too strong. Warm water or hot water does make a big difference.

[az3579]

Y'all should note that scrubbing the alcantara may not be a good idea. I believe the procedure is to LIGHTLY brush it in a clock- or anti-clickwise direction. You don't want to wear it out prematurely, do you? :)

This is the procedure on Coby's site.

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[danewilson77]

Y'all should note that scrubbing the alcantara may not be a good idea. I believe the procedure is to LIGHTLY brush it in a clock- or anti-clickwise direction. You don't want to wear it out prematurely, do you? :)

This is the procedure on Coby's site.

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Right. I vigorously scrubbed the cloth center sections of back and booty portions then lightly (very lightly) washed the bolster sections.

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