I would say that once a month should suffice...

Do you have Scotch Guard??? If not, get some. Makes the whole cleaning gig a LOT easier.

 

Here is what the LGM can do with the right product.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/per...ead.aspx#31176

I use the top of the line LGM model, Meguiar's APC+, and the Meguiar's All Surface Interior Brush. Spray the APC+ on the carpet, scrub with the brush, use the hot water to rinse, and then suck it all up.

 

Is the little green machine best for carpet or upholstery...or about the same? That was good work...i think im gonna go with the heated model, however i will still heat the water myself on the stove...heat is what works the best i hear

 

Both, that is what makes it great for automotive detailing. I used it for the carpet in what I thought was my very clean Roush Mustang, but I got 3 tanks of black water

I don't know about using boiling water, it may melt the plastic tank. Just let your tap water run for a couple of minutes to get as hot as it can, and fill it up. You turn it on, wait for the light to come on (only on the heated model, takes about 30 seconds or so), and get to work.
I would though, actually spray some hot water where you are going to work before you use your product and start scrubbing...

 

Have you ever encountered or heard of like a mildew issue from all that water getting into the foam of the seats? I hear once you get that, it is terrible to get rid of...that is my only reservation

 

It shouldnt be a problem with using an extractor-- I believe that it is more a problem with spills... Or, after you clean them, you could put them outside to dry... Alternately, you could remove the seat cloth and clean it separately from the foam (I think you can do this)...

I dont know what you wanna do, but heres my experience:

I used a LGM knock off for a day, and did 3 cars. All of them had stellar results, all of them in my family, none of them had any mildew problems. (Granted, it was about 88* outside, so I parked them in the sun when I finished, and cracked the windows to let the water vapor out... )

Good luck!!!

 

You took the seats out of the truck?

 

No (See my last Paragraph), but it is always an option. Sprry for being overly wordy and unclear.

***I have never removed the seats or any part of the seats... I want to, though. I want to make the 60/40 split a 40/40 and console, with the console being a Police-type console. ***

Either way-- go for the LGM. Great buy. and the heated water REALLY helps to get the crud out of the seats.

 

Or you can take some water from the spigot on the water heater