Water stains in carpet

[cat1168]

Does anyone know the best way to get water stains out of the carpet? Tried dawn and a brush but the stain is still there. The water came from when the heater core popped in July.
Thanks

[skijones]

RE: Water stains in carpet

Small amount of simple green and a power washer.

[j2nh]

What color carpet?
I used to get the brown and it showed water spots much more than the grey. In your case it sounds like iron (rust) stains.

Powerwasher, but be careful.

I purchased a commercial steam carpet cleaner that auto detailers use and the thing is amazing. Twice a summer and the carpet looks like new. You might consider taking it to an auto detailer and having them take a shot at it.

On my current boat I had bound mats made and am letting them take the abuse from accidental spills and dirt.

[cat1168]

Thanks for the help
the carpet is grey,

[bscott]

I had good luck using Resolve and a scrub brush.

[DanielC]

All the above are good ideas.
This is something to try if there are stubborn rust stains that are still there. Try a dilute mixture of vinegar to get the rust stains out, and rinse well.