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ElantraClub - For Elantra Owners and Enthusiasts _ The Elantra Detailing Forum _ SALT!

Posted by: Frankenzstein Feb 21 2015, 01:19 PM

Just wondering what you all use to get the salt out of your carpets? .. if you call them carpets these days .... is there is something other than a $150 steam cleaner that does just as good a job?

Posted by: RPW00Mirage Feb 21 2015, 01:21 PM

I get it detailed in the spring. Inside and out for about 200 bucks.

Posted by: mlumz Feb 21 2015, 06:33 PM

I use BlueMagic carpet cleaner in the spring. But I also use rubber mats on top of the carpet so I only need to spot clean the salt.

Posted by: slows gurl Feb 22 2015, 05:22 PM

We also just put rubber mats over the carpet one's in the winter time. That seems to be the easiest and cheapest thing to do.

Posted by: Blupupher Feb 22 2015, 06:06 PM

Took me a minute to realize what you were asking. I was like why is there salt in the carpet.
One of many things I like about living where I do.

Posted by: Frankenzstein Feb 22 2015, 06:31 PM

Yeah, I wish I lived wherever you do too! lol .... as for putting the winter mats on top of the regular ones, that doesn't help at all, the salt still creeps up the sides and under the seat. The only thing that will do is ruin my summer mats as well as the carpet.

Posted by: The Gegenator Feb 23 2015, 11:51 AM

This can be a pain in the ass, but I take the carpets right out of the car every spring and pressure wash then. It gets stuff out you didn't even know what there.

Posted by: MalibuJack Sep 22 2016, 09:45 AM

A little late to reply, but there is a product out there called "Salt Eraser". It is a spray foam that helps to break down the salt before you vacuum it up.

If you have the cash, Weathertech custom fitted floor mats are a brilliant choice too. They seriously reduce salt buildup on the sides of the carpet well.

Posted by: Bobzilla Sep 22 2016, 02:39 PM

I have 3 dogs.... so a steam cleaner in the house is pretty much a mandatory item.