How to Shampoo Car Seats (At Home, No Extractor!)

Learn how to shampoo car seats! No Extractor, ONLY a drill brush, microfiber towels and a simple cleaner to remove stains from car seats for a deep clean. Learn how to clean car seats like a pro detailer in this simple tutorial.

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Hey, DIY enthusiast and aspiring detailers! In this video on how to clean car seats, I prove that a professional deep clean and stain removal process on upholstery doesn't always require an extractor(although recommended for nasty seats if possible). While it might be time-consuming, the right techniques, patience, and elbow grease can transform your car's interior without the need of expensive extractors.

I will also show you the best cleaner for car seats, mainly the best cleaner for cloth car seats.

Dive into the world of interior detailing with my step-by-step guide, and consider adding a rinse step at the end to remove unwanted chemical residue for a clean finish. It's not mandatory, especially using the right chemicals, but my this extra step can elevate your results.

After learning how to clean car seats in this quick tutorial video, you too can have beautiful looking seats on a budget just like a car detailing professional.

My Favorite shampoo chemical for car seats is currently "Rocket Revive it" by Bonnet Pro. I am not sponsored or affiliated, however I love some of their products for extensive carpet and seat cleaning.

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Water Spot Removal that ACTUALLY works (Heavy Stains!)

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[qualityrevenge]

bud. you have a great video showing people how to do this themselves and affordibly but then you don't plug your business until the end of the description?! Bravo. If I was in Fl, I would definitely be a loyal customer. Keep up the good work!

[ehhyo]

So this is a temporary concealment. The cleaning agent residue is never fully removed so what will happen over time is the cleaning agent is going to continue to pull the dirt from your clothes when you sit on it and make staining visible quickly. It's important to rinse with water until no cleaning agent remains. You can fill a spray bottle with water and continue to wipe or speed it up by using water and a shop vac.

[malawilake]

I haven't use a extractor as of yet...good video, chemical, drill brush, wet and dry vacuum, microfiber towels

[Bes]

Amazing job. I am going to buy this cleaner, last time I made a cleaner w alcohol, dawn and oxi and it worked, cleaned my car's seats great. I watched another YouTuber.


Thank you for the tip to rinse it with distilled water at the end.

[highlandsautodetailing]

Update: IMy recommended chemical product choice on a budget is still Zap-it, and an upgrade is “Revive it Rocket” by Bonnet Pro. This is a professional commercial grade cleaner designed specifically for carpet and upholstery. No toxic chemicals, low odor, excellent enzyme stain and odor removal capabilities that is easy to rinse and leaves behind continuous stain resistant technology. Use it in your home or your vehicles for a safe and effective clean everywhere!

[Shadowman...]

I like this technique, but I do believe it weakens the fabric due to the soap residue being left behind. I always tell people, You wouldn't wash your bed sheets that you sleep on this way or a T-shirt. leaving a shirt to dry with soap particles in the cotton fibers would result in it tearing very easy once dry. It's important to remove the soap. But YES, this is the best method without extracting. It is amazing how micro fiber towels revolutionized the cleaning industry.

[johnhubert]

If you use a powdered laundry detergent, it returns to powder after it dries and can be vacuumed off.

[Shamerrificshinepro]

We use Shine Pro to help blend and absorb the dirt and liquid.

[Mdetailing]

Great video sir. Please can i ask? I have seen 3 videos, 1 with extractor, 1 steamer, on with only drill brush and mop up for cloth upholstery on the Chanell.
Witch one you prefer, and performing most of the time?

[app-drrm]

This is good method to clean your seats if liquid is not spilled on seat

[kevonhendricks]

I find this video every helpful! Great job.

[stevefantastics]

Awesome video! Thanks for all the tips 👍😎

[dmlandscapedesignllcatlant]

Best and all around use is the cheap stuff totally awesome

[MoneyTipsMonthly]

Great video! I wanted to order optimum power clean from the video description, but there are so many links I don't know which one is the product from the video. Could you help me on the link? Happy to contribute to your channel through affiliate marketing. :)

[mariomcmichael]

awesome video
been looking for a carpet and upholstery cleaner with a bit more power
if i want to mix zap it and the power clean together with a 10:1 dilution, how much of each do i need for the 1 part?

[maricelmorales]

Been trying to find a mobile wet vac & can never seem to find the one I need ! Thank you for this video I have 2 dogs so I’m excited to see what this does

[FerhatKaratay-zv]

Where can I get the material you squeezed on the seat?

[topvideoslist]

do you clean the dashboard and the doors with super clean?

[alexander_er]

Can i use koch chemie pol star for this?

[oslamar]

Anybody know how to get super glue out of the seat in the car without damaging it and by the way, it’s a fabric seat not trying to spend much money. Any recommendations?