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10-22-2013, 04:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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Cleaning interior walls
For whatever it's worth, I'm in the process of remodeling the interior of our 2001 30' Excella. I've removed the cabinets, installed the new floor, and looking at this damned mouse hair, or whatever it's called, decided it needed to be cleaned.
After trying most if not all of the ideas I've seen on here, and none of it worked, decided to call Stanley Steamer.
They sent out a truck, we tried an area that won't be visible when everything is put back together. It came out, looking like new! So, we decided to have him clean the interior walls, and Scotchgard them.
The walls are slightly damp, so I turned on the A/C to help dry it out sooner.After drying, it looks even better. It would be hard to tell from new.
For a grade total of $142.00 including the Scotchgard, it is a pretty good investment....
Larry
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09-05-2014, 06:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 31' Excella
Hemingford
, Nebraska
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 46
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mouse hair? sounds disgusting
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09-05-2014, 06:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,668
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Larry, I did mine with the upholstery tool of a Bissell carpet cleaner. It also did a great job. For that price, I won't do it myself again!
And yes, mwernke, the fuzzy carpet-like wall covering is classically called mouse fur. I have no idea where the term came from but everyone calls it that.
Al
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09-07-2014, 08:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 31' Excella
Hemingford
, Nebraska
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 46
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I found some real mouse fur today, cleaning out our new-to-us '82 Excella. The live mouse was inside the carpet I tore out. Gross!
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09-07-2014, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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...well I'm just glad they don't dig a hole and bury it.
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02-23-2015, 10:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 34' Classic S/O
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 21
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I know this is an older thread, but hope you can tell me how bad your walls were. We've taken out the dinette and couch and our mouse fur is really dark/dirty in areas. Before we call Stanley for a date, do you think there's any hope?
Thanks!
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02-25-2015, 06:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barefootmom
I know this is an older thread, but hope you can tell me how bad your walls were. We've taken out the dinette and couch and our mouse fur is really dark/dirty in areas. Before we call Stanley for a date, do you think there's any hope?
Thanks!
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The walls were not what I would consider filthy, but areas around light switchs, etc did show more dirt. There were also stains around the street side front window, where condensation ran down the wall.
These stains came out just fine. I might add that when they were finished, there was a fresh citrus like smell to the interior. Also, with the ScotchGard, helps with cleaning later.
Larry C
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02-25-2015, 07:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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1-800-steemer
Stanley Steemer gets carpets cleaner-
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02-25-2015, 07:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I used them too. Could not get the black aluminum rivet spots out, but all else was great. I would use them again.
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02-25-2015, 07:43 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 300
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One thing MDW suggested is something her quilting buddies use is an art gum eraser. Rub it one the spot and then vacuum it off. It does not remove the grey completely but it sure does reduce it.
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02-25-2015, 10:39 PM
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#12
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2 Rivet Member
2004 34' Classic S/O
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 21
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Awesome! Stanley it is!!!
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10-10-2016, 08:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 44
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Or you can just replace the nasty carpet
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