HOW TO CLEAN CLOTH CAR SEATS

Cloth car seats can get dirty fast. Spilled drinks, food, pet messes, and everyday dirt can all leave stains behind. The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to remove.

You want to avoid using cleaners like vinegar or bleach, which can leave strong smells that may be harmful to breathe and can damage the fabric of the car seats.

This is why Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner is a great choice! It removes tough stains from cloth car seats with ease. You can also use it to treat small spots or with a carpet cleaning machine for a more thorough job.

Directions for Cleaning Cloth Car Seats:

Tip: When in doubt about a surface, always spot test first.

Tip: Do not let Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner dry on upholstered surfaces. If residue dries and leaves a visible line on upholstery, use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to remove it.

Tip: Do not use Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner on leather seats.

Spot Cleaning by hand

1. Vacuum car. Start by vacuuming the car's interior to remove dirt and crumbs sitting on the surface.
2. Wet surface. Using a spray bottle filled with water, lightly spray the upholstery to dampen it and help Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner penetrate the dirt to make it easier to clean. Take extra care not to oversaturate the seats with water or cleaner throughout the process.
3. Spray cleaner. Spray full strength Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner on the stains and allow the product to soak in for about a minute. Work on one seat or area at a time and do not to let the cleaner dry on the surface.
4. Scrub stain. Use a soft drill brush, soft bristle scrub brush, or non-abrasive scrubbing pad to agitate the stain and loosen the soils.
5. Rinse stain. Gently blot the stain with a clean, damp microfiber towel.
6. Air dry. Allow the cloth car seats to dry. Do not sit on or use the treated areas until they are completely dry.
7. Repeat steps. Repeat process as needed. Heavily soiled areas may need more than one treatment.

Using a Carpet Extractor Machine

1. Vacuum car. Start by vacuuming the car's interior to remove loose debris.
2. Wet surface. Using a spray bottle filled with water, lightly spray the upholstery to dampen it and help Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner penetrate the dirt to make it easier to clean. Take extra care not to oversaturate the seats with water or cleaner throughout the process.
3. Spray cleaner. Spray full strength Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner on the stains and allow the product to soak in for about a minute. Work on one seat or area at a time and do not to let the cleaner dry on the surface.
4. Scrub stain. Use a soft drill brush, soft bristle scrub brush, or non-abrasive scrubbing pad to agitate the stain and loosen the soils.
5. Extract grime. Use the carpet extractor machine and clean water to remove leftover dirt and cleaner from the upholstery.
   • Tip: Read and follow all instructions provided by the carpet extractor machine manufacturer before use.
6. Dry area. Allow the cleaned area to dry. Do not sit on or use the treated areas until they are completely dry.
7. Repeat steps. Repeat process as needed. Heavily soiled areas may need more than one treatment.