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Sticky dashboards, grubby handles and greasy steering wheels can all be solved with a swift wipe down, but what about the upholstery?
Often overlooked (although never under-used) our car seats receive a lot of wear and tear. Follow these steps to remove car seat stains with Vanish.

How to clean car seat upholstery

Even if you’ve managed to avoid major spillages on your car seats, over the course of time they will naturally start to look less than their best.
For beautifully clean and fresh smelling car seat upholstery, simply follow these 3 easy steps using Vanish Carpet Care & Upholstery Vacuum Up Foam:

How to clean car seat upholstery

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Vanish Carpet Care & Upholstery Vacuum Up Foam

Vanish Carpet Care & Upholstery Vacuum Up Foam

Instructions

  1. Shake the can well and spray on your carpet or upholstery.
  2. Work in the foam using a colourfast clean brush or a clean damp mop/sponge. Leave for 2 hours, or until dry.
  3. Simply vacuum the seats thoroughly.

How to remove stains from a car seat

As with most types of stain, it’s best to take immediate action as soon as you know about the stain, but what you do first will depend on the type of stain you’re dealing with.
For liquid stains such as coffee and fizzy drinks, you’ll need to blot the area with a damp cloth.
For ‘dry’ stains like mud and chocolate stains, you’ll need to start by scraping off any excess substance with something hard like a spoon or piece of card, as blotting them may just work the stain more into the fabric.
Once you’ve either brushed away the excess dry substance or pre-blotted the spill, it’s time to use Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray to treat the stain, following these simple steps:

How to remove stains from car seat upholstery

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Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray

Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray

Instructions

  1. Remove excess dirt and open nozzle.
  2. Spray the product onto the stained area and leave for a maximum of 5 minutes and blot the stain with a clean cloth.
  3. If the stain is particularly tough or dried in, repeat steps 1 and 2.
  4. Our top tip for removing stains from car seats is to blot, not rub! When you rub at a stain you can often fray the fibres of the fabric, working the stain in deeper, and potentially damaging your item.

How to clean a child or baby’s car seat

Cleaning a baby’s car seat can involve all different kinds of stain, from food to juice, and bodily fluids to crayon and ink! So, it’s best to first remove the seat from the car to give yourself a little more space to work.
You can use Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel to treat stains on removable covers. The Oxi Action formula removes stains, brightens colours and eliminates odours from the first wash.

How to clean a child or baby’s car seat

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Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel

Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel

Instructions

  1. Remove the car seat and untie the belts and straps.
  2. If you’re dealing with a serious mess, wipe away any chunks or debris and vacuum the car seat thoroughly.
  3. If your car seat has a removable cover, take this off and pop it in a wash with Vanish Gel (double check any instructions from the car seat brand).
  4. If your car seat is not removable, follow the steps for how to clean car seat upholstery.

General advice

Please refer to the packaging for specific product usage and advice.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Store the product only in the original container and always fasten the lid.
  • Do not expose product to direct sunlight.
  • Before use check for colour fastness by testing a hidden area of the fabric, rug or carpet.
  • For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.

Additional stain removal tips