Many adults own cars. They’re either just a necessity to get you places or it’s something that you take pride in. Either way, no matter if you have a reasonably priced minivan or a revving sports car, you’re going to want to keep it clean. Not just for aesthetic purposes, but to also keep your car tidy. Sometimes, it’s inconvenient to go to a car wash. They can cost a lot of money, and you don’t even need to go through all of this. You can simply wash your car from your home without having to go somewhere to pay for it.
This article will go over how to clean your car seats, as well as how to clean your leather car seats. When you follow these tips, you’ll no longer have to take your car to the local car wash and overpay for someone to do a mediocre job. Your car will feel as if you just got it off of the car lot when you follow these steps in how to clean your car seats.
How to Clean Your Cloth Car Seats
You’ve spilled something on your car seats! You’re eating McDonald’s while driving to work and you go to grab for your coffee when suddenly the lid pops off and coffee goes everywhere. Or your dog has had an accident in your car. Whatever it is, spills happen. No one hasn’t dealt with the ominous foreboding of watching liquids splash onto your carseats and wondering how you are ever going to be able to get them out.
Never fear. With some basic household items, you can remove these stains and make sure that no one will notice that just a day ago your seats weren’t suitable for sitting.
- Believe it or not, you can use club soda to try to get rid of the stains that a mess has made in your car. What you are going to do is lightly spray club soda on the stain and use any brush you have to brush the stain away. Then, simply wipe it down with a clean towel. Voila! Let’s go onto the next step.
- Let’s use a baking soda solution. Baking soda can help with a lot of cleaning solutions, so it’s understandable why it would help with removing stains from your cloth car seats. You’re going to want to mix ¼ cup of baking soda with a cup of warm water. Once you do this, apply a thin layer of the solution and use a toothbrush in order to scrub the stain away. If you happen to have a stubborn stain, let the solution rest on the stain for about 30 seconds before using the toothbrush to scrub away.
- How else can we clean a stain? Let’s use vinegar in order to try to remove the stains on your car seats. We’re going to mix vinegar with a few drops of dish soap in a gallon of hot water in a bucket. Dab the mixture into the stain and use a brush to remove the stain. Then use clean water in order to remove the cleaning solution.
- The last solution we’re going to use here is laundry detergent. Whatever you have on hand, mix it with hot water and dampen the stains with the solution you’ve just made. Then, use a towel soaked in cold water to rinse the detergent solution off of the car seat and to scrub the stain off.
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Make sure that you only apply these solutions to the stains so that you don’t risk any cleaning stains on the rest of your car seat.
How to Clean Leather Seats
The section before is for cloth seats, but what about leather seats? The material is different and what applies to cloth seats doesn’t necessarily apply to leather seats.
Here are the do’s of what to do when cleaning leather seats:
- You’re going to want to spot-test any leather cleaner in a hidden area. This is to ensure that the cleaner is suitable for your seats – if it isn’t, then you’ve at least tested it in an area that people can’t see.
- Vacuum your seat thoroughly first. This is to make sure that any dirt, sand, or loose grime won’t scratch or rub into the material of your seats while you’re doing the cleaning.
- Work in a slow many and in small sections. This is to minimize the chance of discoloration.
- Use microfiber cloth. This is because they’re soft and won’t scratch the leather.
- Use non-toxic ingredients if you are buying commercial conditioner or cleaner.
- If you’re making your own solution, use two parts vinegar and one part water.
Make sure you clean your seats regularly, even if they seem like they don’t need it.
What not to do when you are cleaning your leather car seats:
- You aren’t going to want to spray anything on the seats. This is especially the case for perforated leather. You want to instead dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution.
- Do not use any conditioners that contain petroleum or wax. The reason is because they cause product build-up and can dull the finish of your leather.
- Do not let the wet solution dry on your leather seats. Massage it in with a cloth.
- Do not use hard bristles for deep cleaning. You’re going to want to use soft-bristled toothbrushes or a brush that was specifically made for cleaning the car.
- Do not soak your cloth with a cleaning solution. The reason is that too much liquid can actually damage the seat and cause mildew or mold.
In Conclusion
You have the ability to clean your car seats right at home. Whether you have cloth seats or leather seats, you can still make sure that your seats look brand new. You don’t need to fear stains when you have these tips in your back product. Just make sure that you’re keeping the do’s and don’ts in mind and you will be golden!
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