We have problems with spots on the clothe seats. What is the best method of cleaning the seats and what removes the spots? I bought 4 cans of ScotchGard to put on the setats and carpet, but I would like to get rid of the spots before I spray it on.

I've never seen seats spot up like this. there hasn't been anything spilled on them that we are aware of although it look like a stain from some sort of liquid. We have only had the car for a few months and it wasn't there when we moved in.

Do any of you use shampooers to clean the interior? Is a bucket, detergent and rag or brush the best method?

 

Both of my front seats did the same thing. It's on the upper edge right in the middle. Kind of looks like someone spilt something between their legs while sitting there. I tried some of the Blue Magic carpet and upholstery cleaner and that only made it worse. I went to a local car wash and just used the shampoo they had there and it took it right out

 

had the same problem on my tan/cashmere passenger seat. i uesd Carbona carpet wizard... once dry, the stain was completely gone

 

After initially fighting individual spots and creating bigger spots in the process, I've found that cleaning the entire seatcushion or backrest is the only way to go.

 

anyone ever tried to steam clean these things?

 

Ditto

Yes, I have a Bissel machine. It works great.

 

Thanks for the quick responses. Relieved that it is a common problem. Anyone found a way to make it stop doing this?

 

I've had mine cleaned several times because I have teenage kids. The best solution to date is seat covers because killing the kids is illegal.

 

It isn't the kids. I don't know what it is. We haven't spilt anything on the seats. It is actually on the back of the seats. If I knew it was the kids I can solve that.

We have never had a fabric like this. Glad it is in my wifes car and not my truck :)

She tried cleaning hte seats today and it is still there. I might try an old can of Turtle Wax Velour cleaner on it and see what it does.

 

Have you tried to "Scotch Guard" them after cleaning (and drying)?
I used to do that with older velour and cloth seats.
Now that I have (or can afford) leather, they are a little easier to clean.