When you have a stain on your car seat, you probably want to remove it as soon as possible. There are several ways to do it, including the use of liquid detergent or powder detergent. Liquid detergent should be mixed with warm water, not saturating it. Light pressure should be applied to the stain. The stain should lift with light pressure. After the stain is lifted, you should soak another cloth in cold water and remove any excess detergent. Then, you should allow the seats to air dry with the windows down.
Whether it’s a dark-colored coffee spill or a water spot that won’t fade, car seat stains are unsightly. They can hurt your car’s resale value and make you feel a little embarrassed every time you pick someone up. Sure, they don’t affect your car’s performance, but they dramatically change its aesthetics.The good news is that most car seat stains are treatable, even if they’re stubborn. You just need to find the right combination of products and elbow grease to get the job done.
Club soda
It’s a simple, yet effective way to remove stubborn stains from car seats. Club soda, a carbonated drink, contains potassium citrate and bicarbonate, two substances that are commonly found in fabric. When mixed with water, it works wonders on light stains. If the stain is deep-seated, you can try applying a small amount of detergent diluted in hot water to remove the stain.
Baking soda
You can easily remove stains from your car’s seats with a baking soda solution. To make the paste, combine equal parts of baking soda and water. Apply the mixture with a brush using gentle, circular motions, and leave it on the stained area for half an hour. The bristles of the toothbrush will help work the baking soda into the upholstery. Repeat the steps as necessary if the stain persists.
Fabric protectors
There are many benefits to fabric protectors for car seats. These protect fabric from stains and help extend the life of the interior. They are inexpensive and can be purchased from your local Wal-Mart for as little as $10. Fabric protection provides an invisible barrier to stains that makes them harder to set into the fabric. It also reduces the time it takes to clean upholstery. One product that can protect car seats is the Torque product, which works for any type of upholstery.
Scrubbing
There are several steps to take in scrubbing out stains on car seats. For the best results, pre- treat stains. To remove dye-based stains, dampen the fabric with upholstery cleaner. Mix a few drops of water with dry oxygen-based bleach. Apply this paste to the stained area and let it work for an hour. Repeat as necessary. You can also use a carpet cleaner.
Blotting
When blotting stains from car seats, it is important to apply a pre-treatment that is suitable for the type of fabric. For example, leather seats require a different pre-treatment than cloth seats. Grease stains leave behind oily blotches and should be blotted away using cornstarch or talcum powder. Let the powder dry before vacuuming. Don’t use rubbing alcohol on the stained area because it can cause more harm than good.
As a car salesperson and a professional auto detailer, I’ve seen my fair share of stains on car seats. Some are almost impossible to clean, and others can be removed with minimal effort. Cleaning a car is something we do for our customers every day, so we’re always coming up with new tips and tricks for getting stains out of car seats. We used these methods while detailing cars, so they’re based on hands-on experience with real cars.