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I was in the cleaning business for a lot of years. I first started in the Residential cleaning business when I lived down at the beach (Bethany beach, Rehoboth beach DE., Ocean city, MD. area). Did that for about nine years. When I moved up state to the Newark area, I was hired at a local ServPro, which was then residential/commercial/industrial cleaning services. Started at the bottom initially but shortly worked my way up to company Estimator. They sent me to regular training sessions at one of their national training centers. So I learned a lot.
For Pics? I have a set from 2013. Probably the first time I cleaned the seats. Can't remember what I used back then. Probably McGuires or Mothers. I now use Lexol PH balanced cleaner, and then the Lexol conditioner, and have been happy with their products so far. It's been about a week since I had sinus surgery (removed Polyps and fixed my deviated septum). Depending on how I feel, I plan on cleaning the truck this weekend, and maybe clean the seats as well. If I do I'll take pics and post them up here.
The first two pics are before I do the cleaning. One is with flash, one is not. As I recall it took me about an hour or so to do the cleaning. The next three pics are after I applied the conditioner. Since it's still shiny, I'm "assuming" I haven't wiped it off yet. But you can see the difference.
At that time, March 2013, the truck was at around 34,500 miles. Just had to go back and take a look at my gas mileage records. It was the first time I actually cleaned and conditioned the seats. Before that I just vacuumed the seats, and when they looked like they needed it I gave them a wipe down with a damp cloth with warm water. I'm single, no kids. So other than one of my sisters or grand nephews taking an occasional ride, it's usually just me. I usually do a cleaning/conditioning about 1-2 times a year. It's usually just the drivers seat that needs most of the attention. The passenger seat gets a little soiled. But just by looking at it you could never tell. 99% of my wardrobe is Black. Black pants (usually sweat pant style with elastic band), Black shorts, Black shirts, Black sneakers, but White Socks, Lol........I don't wear jeans, etc.. Just always have since I was a teenager. The truck's at about 78,000 miles now and the drivers seat looks like it needs a cleaning. Last cleaning was the end of last summer before Hunting season. So I'll be doing that soon.
Yesterday I finally got around to cleaning my front seats. Been doing other things, plus it's been Hot! Truck is at about 76,000 miles now. So about 11:00 AM I grabbed my cleaning stuff, then went to it. Total time was about 1 1/2 hrs.. Just did the front seats, seat cushions and back. Drivers seat cushion took two cleanings and rinses. Passenger seat didn't look like it was that dirty. But the dirty water in the bucket told a different story, lol. It was breezy yesterday, so I left both front doors open as I worked. Air drying was pretty quick. Here are a couple pics I took of the drivers seat cushion. One picture before cleaning, and then after cleaning with the conditioner applied. The first set of pics I took without the flash. It shows the creases and dirt better. The second set is with the flash at a different angle.
Yesterday I finally got around to cleaning my front seats. Been doing other things, plus it's been Hot! Truck is at about 76,000 miles now. So about 11:00 AM I grabbed my cleaning stuff, then went to it. Total time was about 1 1/2 hrs.. Just did the front seats, seat cushions and back. Drivers seat cushion took two cleanings and rinses. Passenger seat didn't look like it was that dirty. But the dirty water in the bucket told a different story, lol. It was breezy yesterday, so I left both front doors open as I worked. Air drying was pretty quick. Here are a couple pics I took of the drivers seat cushion. One picture before cleaning, and then after cleaning with the conditioner applied. The first set of pics I took without the flash. It shows the creases and dirt better. The second set is with the flash at a different angle.
Looks good! Would you mind giving a quick run-down of how you clean and condition? I spend about 10 minutes cleaning and conditioning my crew cab seats, and they certainly don't come out looking as good as yours so I'd love to know what all you do in 90 minutes to get them like that.
06-16-2018, 09:42 AM
