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The Doctor



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Cleaning the rubber mats

I have recently tried cleaning the rubber mats to get all the dusty and mucky stains off. First attempt involved a multi purpose cleaner and cloth. I thought this had worked but when they dried it had made no difference. So I decided to try fairy liquid and again the cleaning made no difference.

I suspect one of you guys has the perfect remedy and cleaning tips for the mats, so answers on a postcard please Thumbs Up LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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toeknee



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I usually remove them and give them a good wash with what’s left in the bucket after cleaning the car and once dry spray them with Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care, I do use an old cloth or foam applicator and give the matts a good rub, should look like new when finished. Thumbs Up

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npinks



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All purpose cleaner, stiff brush, rinse

Then spray with a good dose of 303 Aerospace protectorant, left to dry and a wipe over to get rid of the excess Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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wizking



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If you have one, rinse off with water from the water butt. Saves any water marks.

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athelstan



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Chuck'em in the washing machine - wash at 40°C on a gentle programme with a decent bio/organic clothes wash liquid and finish off with a gentle rinse. Hang to dry. Works every time with all my rubber car mats. Easy Peasy Cool

For carpet type mats I used a dry foam carpet cleaner and Dyson off to finish. Beautiful. Thumbs Up

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Landynut



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Hoover then dust off, then apply Autoglym Upholstery Cleaner and they will look factory fresh, very quick to do, great results in seconds! 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury Corris Grey
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dunroof



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Guys, you are getting seriously sad! Shocked

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The Doctor



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dunroof wrote:
Guys, you are getting seriously sad! Shocked


Less of the getting Laughing LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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dunroof



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True, Jesus, the way things are going on this forum, I wouldn't be surprised to see a thread on whats the best colour of Marigolds.

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Just take the car to the ethnics at the supermarket while shopping, they do a lovely job if they don't nick your car! Marigolds are for gays and women!

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dunroof



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Homophobe alert! Shocked

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npinks



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Nothing wrong with wearing protection, some car cleaning chemicals are prone to irritating the skin

Though I do use gloves, I used surgical latex gloves not marigold Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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landy19840



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Only if you have soft Girly hands! And what you with your latex gloves should prob keep to your self!

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npinks



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Rolling Eyes Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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Landy I dare you to go to my local workshop and call all the lads in their softy's... you wouldn't walk out!

we'll have the last laugh when you're in the pictures in hospitals showing what a little common sense could have avoided!! Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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