cleaning the rubber floor

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  1. Samuelh

    Samuelh Bobtail Member

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    So I just got a new to me truck. 2017 international pro star. It's not nasty but the rubber floor is dirty. What's the best cleaner and method for cleaning it.
    I was thinking of getting a steam shark and using vinegar and distilled water.
     
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  3. olddog_newtricks

    olddog_newtricks Medium Load Member

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  4. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    I just use soap and water with a good scrub brush.
     
  5. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Good ol' soap and hot water. Take a towel and some elbow grease. That will let you know what is dirt (earth, mud whatever) and what is stained and actually needs to be cleaned.

    Any sort of steam, pressure, etc will just get water all over the place, including inside the dash and the electronics there.
     
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    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i use Simple Green and several rags. leaves a nice scent for a while.
     
  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Those swiffer things. Don’t know whats in them, don’t think I want to. They will clean anything. Don’t walk on the floor for a few minutes so it will dry. Slippery when wet.
     
  8. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Or 409 with degreaser in it.
     
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  9. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    vacuum or dry swifter for debris, wet swifter until the sheet isn't black anymore, then lysol spray and blue paper shop towels on the swifter head to kill the ebola. it boggles my mind how much grease there is stuck in the floor, that material texture traps grime bad. i got two anti-fatigue kitchen mats from sams now and put them down, and lay a towel down on top for "carpet" that can 1. actually be washed and 2. shows visibly how much poo you've tracked in and a stepping in.
     
  10. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Use 2 small buckets. One with a water and your preferred mild cleaning solution and a small scrub brush. The other with clean water and a big sponge to mop up the recently scrubbed areas, rinsing frequently. Work in small batches.

    Leaving excess cleaning solution behind tends to attract and hold dirt and grime.
     
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  11. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    That's woman's work. Pass cleaning concerns on to your spouse.:D
     
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