Your Tutorial For Cleaning Upholstered Car Seats

Man washing carMost people spend hours in their cars each day. From commuting to and from work to hauling kids around town to taking trips and vacations, car seats get a lot of use. Because of this, you may want to clean your car seats every now and then to make sure they stay in good condition for passengers. Below are some steps to take for a good cleaning!

Cleaning Materials

Here’s some key cleaners that will help you get the job done in the most efficient way. Check out this list to get some ideas, and you may even have some items around your house already!

  • Commercial carpet cleaner or mini at-home cleaner
  • Upholstery cleaning liquid
  • Clean water
  • Fabric protector
  • Spray bottle
  • Scrub brush
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Clean sponge
  • Bucket
  • Vacuum with attachments

Getting Started

You will want to vacuum the interior of your car first. Use the attachments for your vacuum to get in the cracks and crevices. Be thorough! The last thing you want is to miss a spot and make scrubbing harder. You will want to follow up with pretreating any stains on the fabric. Use your upholstery cleaner and scrub brush to work the stain. Let it sit for about 15 minutes before moving on to the full cleaning process.

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Deep Cleaning Upholstered Car Seats

Spray the upholstery cleaning liquid on the fabric and get to work with your scrub brush! Start at the top of the seat and work your way down. Once finished, use a microfiber cloth to wipe away and absorb excess moisture. Repeat each step where needed to get the best clean. Let the seats dry completely, about 2 to 3 hours, before using your vehicle. To ensure your seats stay as clean as possible, use a fabric protector. Spray-on options are great to help prevent dirt and stains from setting into the fabric. It also makes cleaning up after spills a lot easier.

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