Are you ready to take action against the dirt and grime that have taken over your car seats? Do you want to restore the pleasant driving experience of your car, while simultaneously eradicating pesky smells and pests? Our simple and effective six-step process will help you to get your automobile pristine once more, and make sure it stays that way. Let’s dive in!
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6 Simple Steps on How to Clean Between Car Seats
Tools You Will Need:
- Car vacuum
- Upholstery/ leather cleaner
- Detailing brush/ a can of compressed air
- Microfiber towels
- Crevice tool
Step 1: Declutter
Before you start the cleaning process, remove all trash from the car. Some may be personal stuff trapped between the seats. You can handpick them or use a brush to get them out.
Decluttering helps remove all objects that can damage your vacuum cleaner. It also makes your work easier, as there will be no distractions. You can also opt to remove the car seats if you know how to.
Removal of seats can be tedious even though it makes cleaning easier and quicker. You can glide the seats back and forth and remove anything on the way before you clean.
Step 2: Vacuum
Unless you are working in the car cleaning industry, you do not need a commercial vacuum cleaner. A handheld car vacuum such as the BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Handheld Vacuum can get rid of the dirt between seats. Vacuuming your car is necessary as it cleans even the hard to reach areas and gets rid of stubborn dirt.
Before vacuuming, remove the mats and clean them from the outside. Move the seats to enable the vacuum to clean all areas. To clean the seams of your seats, fix the crevice tool into the car vacuum.
As you run the crevice nozzle on the seats, open the seams with your fingers It enables all the dirt hidden between the bottom and the seatback, get off.
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Step 3: Use a Brush
After vacuuming, stubborn dirt remaining on the seats’ fiber needs removal with a stiff brush. To deep clean, the folds and seams of seats, attach the brush to the vacuum hose. Brush off gently to avoid loosening the seat fiber.
Use a soft brush to remove the tiniest particles of dirt from the seats.
Step 4: Use a Cleaner`
In this step, you need an upholstery cleaner or leather cleaner for leather seats. Unlike cloth upholstery, leather requires extra care due to the nature of its material. After applying it, take a detailing brush or a can of compressed air to remove any dirt that remained in the folds.
Using a microfiber towel, wipe any remaining dirt and cleaning product, and finally vacuum the seat. For leather seats, polish and treat them to avoid cracking the material.
Step 5: Dry Out Your Car
When cleaning the car, the seats may get wet and damp. Dry the car by opening the doors in an open area. If the weather is not favorable, you can use a hot dryer to dry the seats.
Step 6: Freshen up the Car
Bad odor due to rotten food particles or dampness is very repulsive. Even after cleaning the car, the smell may still linger. You need an air freshener, to get rid of the awful smell.
Additional Tips and Tricks:
- Use a toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach areas.
- Use baking soda to absorb odors.
- Regular cleaning is necessary to avoid the accumulation of dirt and bad odors.
FAQ About How to Clean Between Car Seats
Should I Remove the Car Seat as I Do the Cleaning?
Removing the car seats depends on the car’s model. Newer models have electronic seats you can glide the seats back and forth. For older models, you may have to remove the seats by unfastening the bolts with a nut driver.
How Should I Clean a Car Seat That Is Not Moving?
If you try adjusting the seat and it is not moving, most likely, there is clutter blocking its rails. You need first to remove the dirt particles using a brush. The best way to get rid of the dirt is to use a vacuum, and you will be in a position to move the seats.
How Often Should I Clean the Seats?
Regular cleaning is necessary as the dirt quickly gets trapped in the car seats. If you can, vacuum the car instead of using a cloth to wipe it off.
What if I Do Not Have a Vacuum Cleaner?
You can still clean your car with a stiff brush. However, a vacuum makes you clean the seats easily since it accesses areas beyond your reach. A suitable one to get is a handheld vacuum that you can have at the back of your car.
Final Thoughts
The folds and seams of car seats attract a lot of dirt, which is hard to remove. You need the right tools to help remove the dust, food particles, and debris as a casual cleaning procedure will not completely clean between seats.
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