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Has anyone else used a vacuum cleaner motor as a car turbocharger?

March 14th, 2011

I have!

How to clean my car cloth seat?

January 25th, 2011

My son threw up in my car seat. People told me to mix baking soda with water and pour on to the cloth seat where the puke is (after the original puke is wiped off). after it is dry, vacuum the seat.

My question is, is that good enough to clean my seat? will i still be able to smell the odor after it? Should i spray a glass cleaner/febreeze after it is vacuumed?

Please answer my questions promptly and in detail. 10 POINTS FOR BEST ANSWER!!!

THANKS!

Best Shop vac for a car?

January 3rd, 2011

For Christmas, I would like to get my boyfriend a really good shop vac for his car. He is very detailed in cleaning his car and our house vacuum just isn’tt cutting it anymore. He uses one at his parents house, but I think it would be nice to have one at home too.
So, primarily it will be used for his car.. we don’t have a shop or shed or anything.

I dont have much money, so anything under 0 would be great… Granted, I know that there are limits in such price range…
Anything with a high HP is what Im looking for. Gallons are not too much of a issue, just so long as it has good suction to it :)

what is the actual power delivered to the vacuum cleaner?

January 1st, 2011

A young man has moved into his own apartment. His possessions include a canister vacuum cleaner marked 535 W at 138 V and a Volkswagen Beetle, which he wishes to clean. He must leave the car in a parking lot far from the building, so he needs an extension cord 15.0 m long to plug in the vacuum cleaner. You may assume that the vacuum cleaner has constant resistance.
(a) If the resistance of each of the two conductors in an inexpensive cord is 0.900 ohm , what is the actual power delivered to the vacuum cleaner?
———— W
(b) If instead the power is to be at least 525 W,what must be the diameter of each of two identical copper conductors in the cord he buys?
———— mm or more.
(c) Repeat part (b) if the power is to be at least 532 W. (Suggestion: A symbolic solution can simplify the calculations.)
———— mm or more.

Handheld car vacuum: which type of Dyson is best?

November 25th, 2010

So there are a lot of car vacuum types of the brand Dyson out there. Which one is the best? Regardless of price, please link me to an amazon link of a good type of Dyson cleaner. Thanks!!!!!!!!

Removing smell from car?

November 14th, 2010

I was stupid and didn’t empty out the dirty water from my carpet shampooer before I put it in my car, and on the ride home it tipped over. I tried soaking up as much of the water as possible with a towel, but my car still reeks of concentrated cat odor (pee, vomit, etc.). I’ve tried spraying it with a mixture of water and vinegar, and I took it to the local car vacuum place and vacuumed it out, but nothing is working. With the water all seeped into the seats, how can I get rid of the nasty odor? I can’t afford to take it to a professional to have it cleaned out.

Where is the air filter for a dodge charger?

November 11th, 2010

I have a 2010 Charger and I’ve only had it since July, but the air in it already stinks. I take good care of it and vacuum, clean and polish every 2-3 weeks. I don’t understand why it smells, but I’m pretty sure it’s the air filter that is smelly. Every time I turn on the car it stinks for a few minutes then goes away. and it’s the kind of smell you can’t ignore… How do I get rid of the problem?

What's better for finding a vacuum leak? Starter fluid or carb cleaner?

November 11th, 2010

I think I have a vacuum leaking my car and I was wondering which is better and any other tips for finding a vacuum leak are welcome.

My Honda Car alarm stopped working!?

November 5th, 2010

I have a 1997 Honda accord ex. I was washing my car, cleaning the inside of my car. Whiling cleaning the inside of my car, I had the car engine on listening to music and A/C because the weather is still hot. Cleaned the car for about 1-2 hours. After I was finished wiping the inside windows and vacuuming the car, the alarm stopped working. The one thing stopped blinking and I was unable to lock my door from my remote. What happened?

How do you get cigarette smoke out of a car?

November 4th, 2010

A family member was gracious enough to buy a cheap replacement car for me, but the inside REEKS of cigarette smoke! I can barely stand it! I am severely allergic to cigarette smoke, and not only was the smell horrendous, but the smoke residue/smell was setting off my asthma…

As soon as I got it home I sprayed the seats with Febreeze, the used both Oust air sanitizer and Citrus Fresh brand industrial air deodorizer/smell eliminator… but the smoke OVERPOWERED all THREE of them!

I did some research and people try a lot of things:
Coffee grounds in a sock left in the car
Bowl of orange rinds left for a couple days
Bowl of distilled white vinegar left for a couple days.
Boxes of baking soda and/or scrubbing sprinkle/vacuum up carpet cleaner.
I even heard of lighting coffee grounds on fire to get rid of the smell..

What worked for you? What didn’t?

I plan to clean the car thoroughly, including the dash/headboard… I just want tips that worked for you.
Thanks!

Need some help on creating a car detailing business…?

November 4th, 2010

I am 15 years old and trying to start my own car detailing business. I plan to include vacuuming, interior cleaning, window cleaning, car washing, and car waxing.
I haven’t quite decided on the price per car, but I’m thinking around for a normal sized sedan, and around – for a large SUV, van, etc.

I think I have found a decent mini-shop vac on craigslist for about .
What I am looking for are some good, but cheap waxing and washing products. It would be great if there was a product that was a 2 in 1 wash and wax.

In some cases I’m going to need to bring my own hose as well, seeing as there’ll be people who don’t own a hose.

The main trouble about this is that my only transportation is my bike, except when I can get a friend or parent to drive me in their free time.

So if ya’ll could give some tips, products, or just share personal experience, that would be great.
Thanks.

How do I shampoo my car seats with a Kirby vacuum?

November 3rd, 2010

I have a Kirby vacuum and all of the attachments I’m not sure how I would clean my car seats tho?

Any help?

which is cheaper and best environmentally: washing my car at home, at a self-service…?

October 31st, 2010

…facility or at a regular car wash?
my car is filthy but i hate wasting water and money. which is the most economical and eco-friendly way to wash, vacuum and clean it?

Do you clean your car yourself or do you get it cleaned by "professionals"?

October 28th, 2010

I just got mine cleaned at this car wash place and I had to spend an extra hour cleaning it myself. The car wasn’t vacuumed properly, there still was some dust on the dash, etc. Maybe I’m too fussy or something. I called the manager to get a re-wash.

Where can I buy portable car vacuum cleaner?

October 28th, 2010

My boyfriend is celebrating his birthday on the 3rd of September. I’m thinking of giving him a portable vacuum cleaner for his car. But I don’t know where to buy and how it would cost me. I heard of a Black and Decker brand. Does anyone know about this?
Thanks!

Tons of ants "magically" appear in my car!?

October 25th, 2010

Today my boyfriend and I were in my car and were all of a sudden COVERED in ants! I freaked; it was disgusting.
I’ve noticed like one or two in my car one time and the last time I used my car was Wednesday and there were none that I noticed.
I sprayed a whole bottle of ant spray, let it set, then cleaned down my car with armoural car cleaner and vacuumed it out.

What should I do now if they come back?
How did they get in there?

I find it very suspicious for I have a clean ‘06 car, have left food in my car and have had no problems.

How much does industry charge on average to clean a covered hopper rail car? Sweeping, Vacuum or power wash.?

October 23rd, 2010

Tons of ants appear in my car?!?

October 16th, 2010

Today my boyfriend and I were in my car and were all of a sudden COVERED in ants! I freaked; it was disgusting.
I’ve noticed like one or two in my car one time and the last time I used my car was Wednesday and there were none that I noticed.
I sprayed a whole bottle of ant spray, let it set, then cleaned down my car with armoural car cleaner and vacuumed it out.

What should I do now if they come back?
How did they get in there?

I find it very suspicious for I have a clean ‘06 car, have left food in my car and have had no problems in the past.

Do you agree that our political correct society has thwarted progress?

October 10th, 2010

Obama thinks NASA should be a tool of muslim outreach. NASA hasn’t done anything useful in a long time. It’s a politically correct , affirmative actions cesspool of liberal hate.

All liberals think that inventing, progressing, and advancing in terms of technology is bad, because it pollutes and is unfair to minorities.

Liberal lawyers have sued so many companies and people, no one wants to risk or invent in America anymore.

If you think i am exaggerating, or full of shyt, look at your appliances in your home. Stove, dishwasher, Car, vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, everything. It has not improved in 30 or 50 years. In 1990, my car got 48 miles per gallon – same as a so-called "hybrid". In 1960, my grandmother’s washing machine cleaned better than today’s eco-friendly piece of shyt washing machines that use 2 ounces of water and leave your clothes covered with bacteria.
Unbeliveable.
Do you agree or not
yes, we’ve advanced a lot with computers and video games and Google. But i would remind you that those things do not amount to progress.
They are the media of today.
It should be a small part of progress, but it’s 100% of progress. It would be like the 20th century being defined by TV and radio and nothing else. Still riding horses and using stone tools

Please help. I have no idea on this.?

October 8th, 2010

I plan to give my boyfriend a car vacuum cleaner but I don’t know if the one I’m eyeing – 12v wet/dry vacuum – suits his car, a Mazda 3 2006. I don’t want to ask him since I want it to be a surprise. Please help me. Thanks!

I accidentally spilled varsol on the carpet in my car. How do I properly clean it?

October 6th, 2010

I accidentally spilled varsol on the carpet in my car. How do I properly clean it? I already soaked up as much as I could with paper towels and used a powerful shop vac to vacuum the carpet but the car still reaks of varsol and the air inside the car is barely breathable even with all the windows open. What can I do to properly remove the varsol? Is rug shampooing safe?

How to remove dog hair? There is dog hair everywhere in my house, car and clothes. Moulting will continue.?

October 5th, 2010

Pet hair attachments for the vacuum cleaner are ineffective and all my clothes have fine black hairs sticking to them.

Can I power a 5.5 amp vaccum with an inverter connected to my car?

October 5th, 2010

I want to buy a handheld vacuum, 5.5 amps, to clean my car. What size inverter would I have to use to plug it in, and how long can I run it without draining my car’s battery excessively?
Jeffrey
Hmm. There appear to be conflicting responses! Do I need 100 watts or 1000 watts? Thanks.

I vacuumed out my car at the gas station, then I got potato chips and ate a few while driving home?

October 4th, 2010

before remembering that I hadn’t washed my hands yet after holding that dirty vacuum cleaner hose. Ewww! …Am I gonna die?

bissell vacuum cleaner question…help!!?

October 3rd, 2010

okay so i am trying to clean out my car and i would like ot break down the bissell vacuum cleaner into a handheld cleaner so that i can clean out the tight spaces in my car! how can i break it down?….and does it break down??? here is info. about the vacuum:

V. versus
model 76T8-A