Stains on the car seats? Find out how to remove them with some DIY methods

As careful as one tries to be to not dirty the interior of the car, it is inevitable that sooner or later, some small accident will happen. Whether it's the filling of some sandwich or other food that we eat on the fly, or maybe some liquid that spills out of the containers, or something in the shopping bag that leaks and leaves a stain ... The possibilities are many.

There are excellent products to clean various types of seats, but it is never certain that we have one at hand when it comes to managing the emergency. But it is much more likely that there is some ingredient or product in the house that can be used successfully to avert disaster. Read on to find out more:

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For fabric seats you can use:

• A degreasing spray, of the type used at home (but not containing bleach): it should be sprayed only on the stain, and then it must be rubbed with a damp cloth, rinsing with warm water and dabbing immediately with a dry cloth or towel.
• White vinegar: pour 250ml of vinegar into 1 liter of water then decant into a spray bottle, shake and spray on the stains, rub off with a cloth and rinse with warm water.
• Baking soda: used to absorb the bulk of greasy and oily stains. Sprinkle the stains with baking soda, let it absorb the moisture for a few minutes, and then brush it off with a brush (or old toothbrush). Then you can try washing with a spray (see above).
• A mild dish soap, or Marseille soap: dilute a few drops of soap in 500 ml of water and dab only the area affected by the stain.

For leather and imitation leather seats:

• Marseille soap: for more delicate materials it is better to use Marseille soap, even in flake form. Form a paste with a little water and rub it directly on the stain, rinsing with warm water and finally drying off with a clean cloth, dabbing the area thoroughly.
• Delicate face cleansers and make-up removers: use a soft cloth or cotton pads, put the product on them and then rub only on the stain. There are those who use milk in the same way, but it is always good to use small quantities and remove any excess to prevent the interior from developing a bad smell when the milk goes rancid.
• Alcohol: if it is a matter of crusted-in dirt, you can use alcohol, but only diluted in an equal or even double quantity of water. It should always be poured on the cloth and not directly onto the area to be treated. Remember afterwards to also use products to nourish the skin, as handling alcohol can dry skin out excessively.

What's your favorite method of cleaning car seats?