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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Removing stains
• Method 2 of 3: Alternative to Cloth Cleaners
• Method 3 of 3: Keeping your vehicle clean

You don't have to go to the car wash to tidy up the fabric upholstery of the car seats. There is nothing difficult in cleaning them. Vacuum the seats, then apply a thin layer of cleaning solution and scrub the stain with a brush, then wipe off excess water and foam with a towel.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Removing stains

1. 1 Vacuum the seats. All dust, dirt and crumbs must be removed from the seat surface before cleaning the seats. Vacuum the seats thoroughly. Remember to vacuum the seams. Spread the seams apart with your fingers and run the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner over them to remove any debris.
2. 2 Spray a thin layer of cleaning solution all over the seat. Instead of an all-purpose detergent, it is better to use a special car interior cleaner. Spray some solution over the surface to be cleaned. Spray the solution four to five times for maximum effect.
   • Try not to oversaturate the area with moisture. This can lead to mold growth and unpleasant odors under the fabric.
3. 3 Use a brush to clean the interior. Rub the area well before spraying the cleaner on a new area. Work on only one area at a time, making sure to spray the cleaner first. Wipe the seats with a soft or stiffer interior brush.
   • Do not clean fabric upholstery with a stiff carpet brush. This could damage the fibers of the seat upholstery.
4. 4 Wipe off any dirt with a microfiber towel. Rubbing the fabric will bring dirt to the surface. When foam and dirt begins to collect on the surface, wipe it off with a microfiber towel until it dries. Otherwise, all the dirt will return to the seat.
5. 5 Repeat until you have removed all the dirt. Continue spraying, wiping and wiping until all dirt is removed. Remember, the main thing is not to saturate the fabric with solution, but only to apply a thin layer of detergent before cleaning. To completely remove stains, you will need to spray three to six times.
6. 6 When finished, vacuum the upholstery again. When the stain is finished, vacuum the upholstery again. This will dry out any remaining moisture and dry the fabric. Let the seats dry before driving.

Method 2 of 3: Alternative to Cloth Cleaners

1. 1 Use detergent powder. If you don't feel like buying a product specifically designed for cleaning the interior of a car, limit yourself to detergent. Dissolve washing powder in hot water. Then pour it into a spray bottle or blot the seats with a sponge soaked in the solution.
   • To rinse off the detergent, soak a microfiber towel in cold water. Squeeze out the water and wipe the seats to remove dirt and detergent.
2. 2 Use vinegar. Distilled white vinegar can be used to make a fabric cleaner. Mix 250 ml of vinegar and a few drops of dish soap in 4 liters of hot water. Treat the seats with this solution and wipe the dirty area with a brush.
   • Rinse off the solution with clean water. Wipe off any dirt with a microfiber towel.
3. 3 Make a baking soda solution. Baking soda can be used as a cleaner to remove unpleasant odors from fabric seat upholstery. Dissolve 60 g of baking soda in 250 ml of warm water. Apply a thin layer of solution to the seats. Use a toothbrush to scrub the stain.
   • Use this method to remove stubborn stains. Leave the solution on for 30 minutes to remove stubborn stains from the fabric. After half an hour, wipe the stain with a clean towel.
4. 4 Use sparkling water. Soda water can be used to remove stains from fabric seats. Spray a thin layer of soda water over the stain and scrub with a brush. If necessary, repeat the entire procedure again, remembering to wipe off excess water.
   • Soda water is great for removing vomit stains.

Method 3 of 3: Keeping your vehicle clean

1. 1 Vacuum your car often. Vacuuming car seats will help keep them clean. Cleaning up debris and dirt will help prevent stains on the upholstery. Clean the car once every one to two weeks, depending on the amount of dirt accumulated inside.
2. 2 Wipe up spills and stains as soon as they appear. If you want to avoid staining the fabric upholstery of the seats, wipe up any spills as soon as they occur. This also applies to other things that immediately leave stains, such as dirt, blood and grease.
   • If you spill something, soak the stain immediately with a towel or rag.
   • If anything like dirt, food, or makeup gets on the seats, clean them with a cloth cleaner when you get home.
3. 3 Enter the rules for handling the car. If you are concerned about stains on fabric seats, consider introducing some rules about what is and isn't allowed in the car. For example, do not allow people to eat in the car or drink drinks without a lid.
   • If the person has dirt on their shoes, ask them to take off their shoes and put them in the trunk or in a plastic bag.