How do I get salt stains out of my car’s carpet?
Salt is corrosive, and should be removed from the carpet as soon as possible. If the salt is left on the carpet for too long, it will fade the color and cleaning will still leave discolorations. Start by flushing the carpet with water. This can be done easily with a handheld spray bottle of water and a wet dry vacuum. Soak the salt areas and then vacuum up the water. Repeat as necessary to remove the bulk of the salt and other minerals. Allow the carpet to dry and then use any of the better spray-on carpet cleaners available at the store. NOTE: if you don’t have a wet vacuum you can use a couple of towels to remove the flushing water.
