A customer in Melbourne needed urgent car carpet cleaning. She had a nasty engine oil spill in her car’s boot. The stain was bad.
She tried to fix the car carpet herself with a basic shampoo from an auto store. It did not work. This is a common story for anyone trying to clean the interior after a serious mess.
As a professional in car detailing, I want to share my experience. My detail work is more than a simple car wash. This is how I handled a tough job on this car’s upholstery and carpet.
The Detail Challenge: A Deep Stain in the Carpet
When I arrived, I saw the problem was serious. Nearly two litres of oil had soaked into the boot’s carpet. The spill had been there for a while. This is the worst-case scenario for any car upholstery.
The oil, a tough contaminant, had started to penetrate deep into the fibres. This created a stubborn stain. The job needed a deep clean. If left alone, this dirt and grime can cause a permanent odour and even mould. My goal was complete stain removal and to restore the car interior.
My Professional Carpet Cleaner & Car Detailing Process
I used my trusted, multi-stage cleaning process to make this car looking like new. Standard methods from a car wash won’t work. My detail relies on professional equipment and premium car care products.
1. Pre-Inspection and Deep Vacuum First, I inspected the carpet and the surrounding car upholstery. Then, I started the Deep Vacuum with a powerful machine. Professional vacuum cleaners are the first step. They lift dirt. I remove all loose dirt and debris from the interior surfaces. This includes the floor mats and every crevice. Next, I used P&S Terminator Enzyme Spot & Stain Remover. This product helps eliminate odor. It will neutralise any smell from the spill.
2. Steam Treatment
The right steam cleaning equipment is key to this detail. My commercial steam cleaner helps break down the hardened oil grime. This prepares the stain for removal. It is highly effective and works without damaging the carpet fibre.
3. Deep Clean and Agitation with Shampoo Next is the Deep Clean. My main cleaning solution for this job is a professional carpet shampoo called P&S Carpet Bomber. I work the shampoo deep into the carpet with a professional brush. This is called Agitation. This is a critical part of my upholstery cleaning service for the car’s interior. It ensures the upholstery cleaner can fully break down the stain.
4. Hot Water Extraction Now for the Hot Water Extraction. This is how I get a True Deep Clean. My extractor is the heart of a professional car carpet cleaning service. It flushes the carpet with hot water. It then extracts everything: the dirty shampoo, oil, grime, allergen, and any germs and bacteria. It is the best way to remove stains.
5. Final Air Blow As a final step, I use my air compressor with an air gun attachment. I blow out the entire carpet. This opens up the carpet fibre. It removes any last hidden particles. It also helps the carpet dry perfectly and look new.
A Note on This Job: I had to repeat these steps many times. It took me 1.5 hours to get the perfect result. This was true even when using my professional grade products.
The Professional Tools & Products I Used
For a job this serious, store-bought products won’t work. Here is the specific professional gear I used to guarantee a perfect result for this car carpet cleaning:
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P&S Carpet Bomber: This is a professional-grade carpet shampoo designed to break down heavy grease and oil stains without damaging the carpet fibres.
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P&S Terminator Enzyme Spot & Stain Remover: This is essential for true odour elimination. It doesn’t just cover the smell; it destroys the odour-causing molecules from the oil spill or dirt and stains.
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Commercial Steam Cleaner: My steam cleaning equipment uses high-pressure steam to loosen hardened grime and sanitise the upholstery deep down.
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Hot Water Extractor: The most important tool for a deep clean. It flushes the carpet with clean water and immediately extracts all the dirt, oil, and cleaning solution.
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Air Compressor with Detailing Gun: This is my finishing tool. It allows me to blast any remaining moisture and debris from every tight crevice, ensuring the car interior is perfectly dry and clean.
The Result: A Car Looking Like New
After my intensive cleaning service, the result was a total success. The stubborn stains were gone. The odour elimination was complete. The whole car felt fresher. I was able to leave your car’s boot area looking like new. The car interior cleaning achieved a new level of cleanliness.
Why Premium Car Care Products & Detailers Matter
There is a huge difference between a quick car wash and a professional detail. As expert detailers, we use a range of carpet and car seat cleaning products that deliver professional results. For any tough job on your car seat or carpet, whether it’s a stain or just built-up grime, trust a professional car detailing service.
A true detail is also about smart protection. Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your car looking its best. After a deep clean like this, I always recommend a final, protective step:
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For fabric seats, floors, and the carpet and upholstery, we apply a fabric protectant. This creates a barrier that helps repel future spills and makes cleaning up much easier.
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For leather seats, the ultimate protection is a ceramic coating. It guards against wear, UV damage, and dye transfer, while making the leather simple to wipe clean.
This is how you keep your best car looking great for years to come.
Book Your Professional Detail Online Now
The same professional tools and expert techniques I used to fix this nightmare oil spill are part of my Prestige Interior Car Detailing service.
Whether you have a tough stain or just want to restore that new-car feeling, this is the package for you. Booking online is the fastest and easiest way to get your car looking its best for the week ahead.