Car Seat & Upholstery Cleaners
Car seat cleaners for fabric, carpet and leather: upholstery shampoo, all-purpose and stain-removing cleaners, and a non-oily leather protectant.
Match the cleaner to the seat
- Fabric seats and carpets — Fabric Fresh is a high-foaming carpet and upholstery shampoo; for quick spot cleaning use the ready-to-use upholstery cleaner.
- Stains — Citra Clean lifts food, drink and grease stains; test a hidden spot first.
- Plastics around the seats — APC all-purpose cleaner.
- Leather seats — clean gently, then protect with Leather Protect, which is non-oily.
How to clean car seats
Vacuum deeply, including the seams. Spray or foam the cleaner onto one section at a time, work it in with a soft brush, and lift the dirty foam with a damp microfiber cloth or a wet and dry vacuum. Do not soak the seat: the foam underneath holds water and can smell musty. Dry with the doors or windows open.
Prefer everything in one box? The car upholstery cleaning kit and leather care kit bundle the products for each seat type.
How do I remove a stain from a fabric car seat?
Blot, do not rub. Apply a stain remover, let it dwell, agitate gently with a soft brush and blot with a clean damp cloth. Repeat rather than scrubbing hard.
How long do car seats take to dry after cleaning?
A few hours with good airflow if they were not soaked. A wet and dry vacuum shortens it a lot.