Cleaning Salt from Carpet?

Kailec · 05-14-2018, 05:41 PM

Hey guys, I still have leftover salt in my carpeting from winter. Any advice on how to remove it?

Billfitz · 05-14-2018, 09:12 PM

If you don't have a carpet cleaner like this (highly recommended):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

you can soak the carpet with a water/carpet shampoo mix and suck it dry with a wet/dry shop vac. Then put in WeatherTech liners so you won't have to repeat yearly.

BillyTheBimmer · 05-14-2018, 09:30 PM

I have the same issue; watched a bunch of youtube vids and a good gentle vacuum + 50/50 vinegar and water in a spray bottle to the affected areas, and then dab the excess water. Repeat until satisfied apparently. Will be trying this weekend so ill come back w an update.

tigger_643 · 05-14-2018, 09:35 PM

+1 on the 50/50 water/vinegar mix. It works. You have to let it soak for a few minutes to break down the salt, then you can use a brush to loosen the salt and vacuum it up. Add a bit of lemon if you don't want to get a strong vinegar smell in the car after, or you can shampoo the carpet after you clean up the salt residue.

desmat · 05-16-2018, 01:42 PM

Didn't think of adding lemon, thanks!

tigger_643 · 05-16-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by desmat

Didn't think of adding lemon, thanks!

Sea-Tac · 05-16-2018, 07:36 PM

Strong vacuum first then spray lightly with a 5% solution of vinegar with a squirt of dawn soap. Let it set for about 10 mins. Vacuum again and repeat...its also best to do this when its warm outside.

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	If you don't have a carpet cleaner like this (highly recommended): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 you can soak the carpet with a water/carpet shampoo mix and suck it dry with a wet/dry shop vac. Then put in WeatherTech liners so you won't have to repeat yearly.
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BillyTheBimmer Enlisted Member 23 Rep 40 Posts Drives: CPO 2013 328i XDrive Sport Pkg Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue; watched a bunch of youtube vids and a good gentle vacuum + 50/50 vinegar and water in a spray bottle to the affected areas, and then dab the excess water. Repeat until satisfied apparently. Will be trying this weekend so ill come back w an update.
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tigger_643 Private First Class 103 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2014 335i xDrive sedan Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	+1 on the 50/50 water/vinegar mix. It works. You have to let it soak for a few minutes to break down the salt, then you can use a brush to loosen the salt and vacuum it up. Add a bit of lemon if you don't want to get a strong vinegar smell in the car after, or you can shampoo the carpet after you clean up the salt residue.
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desmat First Lieutenant 37 Rep 311 Posts Drives: F31 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 F31 M Sport [0.00]	Didn't think of adding lemon, thanks!
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