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Cleaning Headliner/Seats

How? I got ALOT of mud splattered on the inside of my truck from the rear tires of a Dodge Ram. Anyways, its everywhere. Whats the most efficient way to get it all out? Wait till it dries and vacuum it? Get it with a wet sponge? I have no clue.

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If you take off all the interior trim around the headliner (and dome light), it will come off. I would think it'd be much easier to clean outside the truck.. Worst comes to worst, you can always recover it pretty cheaply. Damn those dodges...
 
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I've had good luck with Resolve carpet cleaner and a small brush
 
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I've had good luck with Resolve carpet cleaner and a small brush
Then just vacuum it up? Thats what I was thinking, but I dont want to smear it/rub it in, y'know? I'll try everything tommorow, I guess. Its just gonna be a pain in the *** getting it all out!
 
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When the mud is dry, use the brush to loosen it up, then vacuum, then use the Resolve (instructions are on the can).
 
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if you get your interior dirty alot i would recommend get a portable steam cleaner. i have tried alot of cleaners you spray one let sit a min scrub then vac and some worked ok some made it worse. but a steam cleaner has never failed me.

something like this works perfect. they are a little pricey but well worth the aggravation saved

 
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