Chemical Guys Fabric Clean Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo and Odor Eliminator
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CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR Removes coffee, pet, wine, and food stains from both car carpet and cloth seats — works with brush-and-blot technique without a wet-vac. This is a concentrate requiring 1:20 dilution into a separate spray bottle before use. No SDS is on file; the health score (3.0) reflects the no-SDS default, not confirmed hazardous chemistry.
What it is and how it performs
A concentrated formula for both car carpet and fabric upholstery — dilute 1 part to 20 parts water, spray onto the stain, agitate with a brush, and blot dry. Owner reviews from 2014–2020 confirm effective removal of coffee, wine, pet, and juice stains on both surfaces with no widespread pile-matting or color-shift reports. Marketing positions it as an enzymatic odor eliminator; specific enzyme chemistry cannot be confirmed without an SDS. Note that CWS_103 is discontinued — the CWS203 replacement uses a different, surfactant-only formula.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
A reasonable pick for routine carpet and upholstery stain work if stock can be found and you're comfortable pre-diluting — the 1:20 ratio makes 16oz stretch considerably. Buyers wanting a ready-to-use option should look at CWS203 or another RTU fabric cleaner. Owners of Alcantara or suede should check compatibility first; no manufacturer guidance is available for specialty materials on this discontinued product.
Safety and environmental impact
No SDS is on file for this product — Chemical Guys removed CWS_103 from their library when it was discontinued. The health score (3.0) is the no-SDS default. Marketing states no ammonia, bleach, or solvents; these claims are unverifiable without an SDS. Sold as a bulk liquid concentrate (not a pump-spray bottle) — no aerosol or mist exposure modifier applies. Environmental footprint is estimated as leave-on pathway.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chemical Guys CWS_103 Fabric Clean still available?▾
No. The CWS_103 formulation is discontinued and currently unavailable on Amazon. Chemical Guys replaced it with the CWS203 Foaming Citrus Fabric Clean (ASIN B06XPSP2HS), which uses a different surfactant-based formula. If the listing appears to have stock, verify before purchasing — the ASIN shows 'Currently unavailable' as of mid-2026.
How do you dilute Chemical Guys Fabric Clean CWS_103?▾
The product label specifies 1 part concentrate to 20 parts water (1:20 ratio). A standard 16oz bottle mixed at 1:20 yields approximately 336oz of working solution. Mix into a separate spray bottle before applying — do not spray the concentrate directly onto fabric or carpet.
Does CWS_103 require a wet-vac or extractor?▾
Community use patterns show brush-and-blot is the primary application method — spray the diluted working solution, agitate with a brush, blot with a microfiber or shop towel. A wet-vac or extractor improves results on heavily saturated carpet but the community record does not indicate it is required for routine stain removal.
Is CWS_103 the same as the newer Foaming Citrus Fabric Clean (CWS203)?▾
No. These are different formulas with different ASINs. CWS_103 uses a marketing claim of enzymatic odor elimination via 'naturally occurring microbes.' CWS203 (the current replacement) is a surfactant-only formula with no enzyme chemistry per its published SDS — it does not carry the same odor-neutralization claim.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Chemical Guys, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Breaks down and removes stubborn stains
- •Works on indoor and outdoor fabric, upholstery and carpet
- •Deep cleaning benefits of biotechnology
- •No toxic chemicals, ammonia, bleach, color damaging detergents or solvents
- •No hard rubbing or scrubbing necessary
- •Breaks down and removes stubborn stains
- •Works on indoor and outdoor fabric, upholstery and carpet
- •Deep cleaning benefits of biotechnology
- •No toxic chemicals, ammonia, bleach, color damaging deterrents or solvents
- •No hard rubbing or scrubbing necessary
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- Chemical Guys
- Item Form
- Liquid
- Scent
- NO
- Material Feature
- Biodegradable
- Item Volume
- 473.2 Milliliters
- Surface Recommendation
- Carpet,Fabric
- Special Features
- Odor Eliminator
- Contains Liquid Contents?
- Yes
- Brand Name
- Chemical Guys
- Manufacturer
- Chemical Guys
- UPC
- 816276011479
- Model Number
- CWS_103_16
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