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Well the seats are sat in the spare room and I've not a minute to start cleaning them plus I've not found a wet n dry vacuum yet.

When/if I sort the vacuum I will hopefully get some before/after pics or half a seat cleaned other half not cleaned.

Maybe get the misses do one and il do the other, then you can guess who's cleaned which one?

I'm bigging this up; I know!

Jon.

I've just recently set up my own business as a carpet and upholstery cleaner. What you need is a spray extraction machine. For what it would cost it may be worth getting someone in to do it. I only charge £30 for cleaning caravan upholstery so a couple of car seats shouldn't cost much. Failing that you can hire a dirt devil machine from Morrisons superstores for £18. They're not brilliant but should be easily good enough to get decent results on seats.

Not at all fella - we all share your excitement.

Jonnyb416 wrote:
I'm bigging this up; I know!

Got a quote the other day £7.50 a seat. Thing is, whilst I'm in no rush as the van ain't ready I'm going to hold out for the cheapest option.

Jon.

Just clean the darn thing. Buy a bottle of 1001 carpet cleaner in a supermarket (hard to miss, it's a yellow bottle) mix it with water, whisk it into a foam and apply the foam to the chair, then wipe over with a clean damp cloth. Then vacuum. Job done in less than an hour.

Jonnyb416 wrote:Got a quote the other day £7.50 a seat. Thing is, whilst I'm in no rush as the van ain't ready I'm going to hold out for the cheapest option.

Jon.

You've been quoted £15 for cleaning the seats professionally and you're holding out for a cheaper option?

Are you sure you have the right van because you're gonna "pooh" in your pants when you figure out what the running and repair costs are.

nah , hes got that sorted which is why hes after a more economical own brand cost conciouse value clean.....
boatbuilder has my vote on it
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Thanks for the vote of confidence there Mike, thats exactly what I am after and thanks for all the ideas.

I could run my van for a good while with what I've spent on just the shed/cover for my van. Trust me on that one..

I've been asking around for a wet n dry vacuum but as I say no rush.


I will re-ignite when the results are in. Place your bets

Jon.

told you before,, Get the Wench on it
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i had some seats like that .. when ive had to clean mine before ( although i never cleaned the t25 ones ).. ive used the foam upholstery stuff, and a wet and dry vax .. occasionally a jet wash on really bad stuff .

but 15 quid for 2 seats is really good