Cleaning vinyl or cloth upholstery is fairly simple. Methods differ for cleaning genuine leather, though, so these tips aren't recommended for leather seats.
General tips
Car upholstery may look strong, but it can be damaged by overly enthusiastic cleaning. To clean car upholstery, stick with upholtery or all-purpose cleaners. Harsher chemicals could discolor or even eat a hole in your upholstery. Even gentler cleaners can discolor some types of upholstery, though, so before you clean the seats, spot test your cleaner of choice on a small, inconspicuous part of the upholstery, such as under a seat. Let it cleaner sit for at least 30 minutes to make sure it won't do any damage.
If you expect stains (that is, if you travel with kids or pets), invest in an upholstery brush. Tougher stains usually can't be just blotted up; it takes some scrubbing to get them out. An old toothbrush will also work. Whatever type of brush you use to clean car upholstery, though, make sure it's soft. Never use abrasive scouring pads or metal-bristle brushes, which will scratch the seats and grind in stains.
If you're planning to clean car upholstery in the whole car, keep in mind that the seats could take the better part of a day to dry completely. For thorough cleanings, try to pick a sunny day when you won't need to drive.
Overall cleaning
For regular cleanings when you're going to be cleaning the car both inside and out, start on the inside. Dust and dirt from the inside of the car will most likely escape to the outside and get the car's exterior dirty.
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Car upholstery is prone to stains, usually food spills. To remove these stains, I guess it's best to get rid of them as soon as possible, since stains become tougher to remove as time passes. To keep our cars clean and odor-free, they should be dusted and disinfected regularly.
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