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Rug Doctor Questions

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bigmichaelkim, Dec 21, 2016.

  1. bigmichaelkim

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    Has anyone used the rug doctor to clean cloth upholstery on a prius? Is it safe? One thing that concerns me is the battery pack below the rear seat, will steam or any heat from the rug doctor cause any issues?

    If yall are curious why I plan on using a rug doctor it is mainly because I drive for lyft part time and I clean religiously but am afraid their is a lot of dirt building up on my car...

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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Make sure you clean the air intake for the battery. It is located on the lower passenger side of the back seat, near the floor.
     
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    ^are you recommending I do this prior to using the rug doctor? Or just a general word of advice for a prius owner? Any advice helps btw. Thanks for responding.

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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    It is just a general word of advice for a vehicle that may see an unusual amount if dust & dirt. You do not want to risk the traction battery getting too warm.
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