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      04-04-2011, 06:34 PM   #1
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Hey folks, after a snowy winter in my F10/535ix Msport, I have, what looks like white salt deposits on the carpet - surrounding the rubber floor mats. They don't brush off easily, and warm water didn't do the trick. Any ideas how to remove them? I'd like to avoid strong smelling substances. I like that new car smell to linger just a bit longer.

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Are you talking about the OEM mats with carpet that came with the car or the all weather all rubber mats?
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Hey folks, after a snowy winter in my F10/535ix Msport, I have, what looks like white salt deposits on the carpet - surrounding the rubber floor mats. They don't brush off easily, and warm water didn't do the trick. Any ideas how to remove them? I'd like to avoid strong smelling substances. I like that new car smell to linger just a bit longer.

Thanks in advance for you thoughts

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I used a bit of white vinegar in water (50/50), soaked a rag in it (not dripping wet) and laid it over the salt stains to soften them up. I was able to rub the stains out with the rag after I left them on the stains for about an hour. Once I got the stains out, I simply used a bit of Zero fabric cleaner to tidy up (it removed the lingering smell of the vinegar). I then dried and vacumed.

Looks great!

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I used a bit of white vinegar in water (50/50), soaked a rag in it (not dripping wet) and laid it over the salt stains to soften them up. I was able to rub the stains out with the rag after I left them on the stains for about an hour. Once I got the stains out, I simply used a bit of Zero fabric cleaner to tidy up (it removed the lingering smell of the vinegar). I then dried and vacumed.

Looks great!

Bill
Perfect. Thanks Bill!
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Are you talking about the OEM mats with carpet that came with the car or the all weather all rubber mats?
Thanks gatoman. What I meant is the floor "carpet" underneath the rubber mats.
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