How to clean and maintain the car seat cover?
How to clean and maintain the car seat cover?The cleaning and maintenance of car seat cushions need to choose the corresponding method according to the material. The following are the classification guidelines and precautions.：
1. Classification of cleaning methods by material
Leather/leather seat cushion
Cleaning: First use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the gaps, spray neutral leather cleaners (such as special products with horsehair brushes), wipe with a soft cloth and wipe off the residues with water.
Maintenance: Apply leather care oil after cleaning to avoid exposure to the sun (exposure for 13 months can cause the leather to harden by 25%).
Contraindications: It is forbidden to use chlorine-containing cleaners or wash with water, otherwise it will easily crack.
Fabric/flannel seat cushion
Daily cleaning: the vacuum cleaner has low suction and dust removal, and the neutral detergent is partially wiped.
Deep cleaning: A hard-bristled brush dipped in neutral detergent and lightly brushed, and a diluted 84 disinfectant can be used for stubborn stains (use with caution for dark colors).
Dry: Lay flat and dry, avoid exposure to the sun or wring dry.
Linen/ice silk seat cushion
Linen: wash at 40℃ warm water, lay flat and dry (disable the washing machine).
Ice silk: Soak in a low-alkali detergent below 30℃ for 10 minutes, gently brush with a soft brush, then dehydrate and dry.
Plush/wool seat cushion
Cleaning: Wool dry cleaner is partially wiped, and severe stains are sent for dry cleaning (washing is strictly prohibited).
Mildew-proof: Keep it ventilated when drying to avoid moisture.
Bamboo/straw seat cushion
Cleaning: Wipe with water, and gently brush stubborn stains with velvet cleaner.
2. General precautions
Water temperature control: 30-40℃ is appropriate, high temperature can easily cause shrinkage or deformation.
Drying method: All materials need to be dry, exposure to the sun will accelerate aging.
Special stain treatment：
Oily stains: Scrub with soapy water after the absorbent paper is adsorbed.
Blood stains: cold water and salt treatment (hot water curing is more difficult to clean).
Chewing gum: Peel off after cold compress with ice cubes.
3. Maintenance recommendations
Regular cleaning: Vacuum at least once a month to avoid stains from penetrating.
Avoid chemical damage: disable bleaching agents and strong alkaline cleaners.
Safety reminder: All-inclusive cushions need to avoid the airbag area.