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How do you clean a stain off a car seat?

What’s the best way for me to clean stains off my car seats? Between messes from my kids and pets, I’m spending a fortune on professional cleaners. I decided to start cleaning their messes on my own, but I’m having trouble with this one stain in particular.

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Pets are messy and kids are even messier! Luckily, you’re not alone. Here is a tried and true method for cleaning stains off your car seats:
  • Start by vacuuming your seats to get any dirt or crumbs out of your way.
  • Next, either buy a cleaner or make one from two cups of water and one cup of vinegar. You can also add a few drops of essential oil to your cleaner if you don’t like the smell of vinegar.
  • Thoroughly spray the stain with your cleaner.
  • Blot the stain with a microfiber cloth.
  • Continue spraying and scrubbing the stain until it disappears.
  • Rinse away the cleaner by dabbing it with a damp cloth.
  • Use a fresh towel to blot the area dry.
Hopefully, these steps helped you
get rid of the stain
! But if the stain still won’t go away, seek professional help. In the future, take preventive measures like installing car seat covers or keeping a no-food rule in the car.
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