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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Prepare the seat for washing
• Method 2 of 3: Washing the seat
• Method 3 of 3: Drying the seat
• Tips

Child seats in cars are often dirty. When your child is indulging, eating, or, on the contrary, spilling food, you need to stretch out the seat and wash it thoroughly; this is important as it will protect your child from germs. Do you want to know how? Start from the first step.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare the seat for washing

1. 1 Choose the right time. Since most parents have one such seat, it is important to start cleaning when you are confident that you will not need it in the near future.
2. 2 Wear gloves if necessary. If you wash the seat because your child vomited or had a leaking diaper, it is best to wear rubber or plastic gloves to avoid germs growing.
3. 3 Take out the seat. Untie all straps and pull out the seat. This will allow you to thoroughly wash the seat without getting into the car and getting everything inside it wet. You can also reach even the farthest edges of the seat.
4. 4 Shake out crumbs and small particles from the seat. Shake the seat to shake out any crumbs and particles that have accumulated there.
5. 5 Use a vacuum cleaner. If you have a vacuum cleaner with small attachments, use it to remove any other particles that are stuck between the walls in the corners.
6. 6 Remove the seat cover. Most of the seats are covered with a removable fabric cover. If you have a reference handy, check out how to remove it correctly. If not, you can start at the top, unfastening the straps and buttons until you remove the cover.
7. 7 Remove the belts. If you have removed the cover, you must also remove the straps. Try to remember their location so that you can pin them again later (especially important if you do not have a reference book).
   • If you are concerned about properly securing the belts, take a photo (or draw) of them.

Method 2 of 3: Washing the seat

1. 1 Wash any stains on the case. When you remove the cover, it will be easy for you to wash all visible stains with detergent. Wash in circular motions to clean everything.
   • If your seat does not remove the cover, try to remove stains using a sponge and a little soap. Rub until stains come out.
2. 2 Machine wash the cover. Check your handbook or label for special instructions, but in general it is best to wash on the delicate cycle. Use a mild cleanser, remember to match your baby's skin. Make sure the cover is washed well.
   • Generally speaking, cotton covers are washable up to 60 ° C. If your cover is made of synthetic material or is dark in color, wash at temperatures up to 40 ° C.
3. 3 Hand wash the cover if it does not come off. If you cannot wash the cover in the washing machine, you must wash it by hand. Use a sponge and detergent.
4. 4 Wash the plastic base and fasteners. If you start washing the seat cover, wash all plastic and metal parts of the seat as well. Use a damp cloth or sponge with detergent and water. Wash off all dirt and dust, and then rinse the sponge under running water. You can also use a disinfectant spray if you like.
   • It is generally best to turn the seat back and forth after washing. This will help prevent water build-up.
5. 5 Hand wash the belts. The belts are not machine washable and will need to be hand washed. Wash them with a sponge, rinse well and hang to dry.

Method 3 of 3: Drying the seat

1. 1 Dry the cover. If your cover is removable, use a dryer if you can, or hang it outside.
2. 2 Dry the plastic base. After you've washed the plastic and metal parts of the seat, dry them. Blot them with a dry cloth, but it is best to leave them to dry for the whole day.
3. 3 Place the washed seat to dry in the sun. If you cannot remove the cover, you must leave the car in a sunny place. If it's very hot inside, open the door.
4. 4 Put on the cover. Once you've dried it, put it on the seat. Refer to the handbook if necessary.
5. 5 Put on the belts. Insert the harness into the harness holes correctly and make sure your child is safe. Again, refer to the directory if necessary.
   • Make sure the straps do not twist out when you want to fasten them. Curved straps are an indicator that you attached them too quickly and could scratch your baby's skin. Even worse, such belts will not be able to hold the child in the event of a collision.

Tips

• Consider purchasing a removable seat cover. They come in a variety of colors and designs, and they also protect the seat from dirt and stains. This means you can simply remove the cover for washing.
• If you need to use the seat before it is completely dry, you can use a small electric heater or electric hair dryer to dry the wet parts.
• The police and fire departments will check the seat installation in your car to make sure it is safe. It's a good idea to test it after washing and reinstalling.