Hot Tips! How to Clean Car Seats Until They Look As Good As Factory New

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Car seat care is an important thing that helps extend the lifespan and keeps the car looking clean and new all the time

Whether it's fabric or leather seats, cleaning them properly can prevent deterioration and maintain the beauty of the materials. In this article, Motorist will take you to learn how to clean fabric and leather seats in detail.

How to clean fabric seats

Fabric seats are often found in cars because they are durable and breathable. However, they are also materials that easily absorb dirt, such as dust, water stains, or unpleasant odors.

Required equipments

• Vacuum cleaner
• Fabric seat cleaner
• Microfiber cloth
• Soft brush
• Clean water

Steps for cleaning fabric seats

Vacuum

• Use a vacuum cleaner to suck dirt and dust out of the seat, including grooves and corners, to prepare the area before cleaning.

Clean stains

• Mix fabric seat cleaner with water according to the instructions on the label.
• Use a soft brush soaked in the solution and gently scrub the stained area.
• If the stain is stubborn, leave the solution for a while before scrubbing.

Rinse off the solution

• Use a cloth soaked in clean water and wring it out. Wipe off any remaining solution.

Wipe dry

• Wipe again with a dry cloth or microfiber cloth, then open the window or use a fan to blow on the seat to help dry it faster.

How to clean leather seats

Leather seats are more luxurious and easier to maintain than fabric seats, but be careful not to use inappropriate products, as they can dry out or crack the leather.

Required equipments

• Vacuum cleaner
• Leather seat cleaner
• Microfiber cloth
• Leather conditioner

Steps to clean leather seats

Vacuum

• Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt and dust from the seat. Be careful not to let the vacuum head scratch the leather surface.

Apply leather cleaner

• Spray the cleaner onto the microfiber cloth, not directly onto the seat.
• Wipe the seat in a gentle circle to remove stains and dirt.

Wipe off the cleaner

• Use another clean cloth to wipe off any remaining cleaner.

To maintain the leather seats

• Apply leather conditioner to the microfiber cloth and wipe the entire seat.
• Leave it for a while, then wipe again to make the seat look shiny.

Proper care of your car seats will help extend the life of the material, whether it’s fabric or leather. Cleaning them according to the steps recommended by Motorist will help keep the seats looking clean as new, and also prevent odors or deterioration in the long run.

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