Cleaning the cloth seats

[Angela1256]

so long story short, I got either the stomach bug or food poisoning and it hit me while on the freeway heading home and I just kind of yakked everywhere. I managed to clean the seats with some woolite upholstery cleaner we had around the house (everyone in my life got the same thing so there was no going to the store to buy stuff), however since I was only able to clean it two days after, some of it soaked in and the smell is there. Any tips??

Sorry it's gross and cringeworthy, I'm so upset about this

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[camhabib]

I'd take it to a professional detailer and let them handle it.

 

[Angela1256]

I figured as much, I just got her detailed Saturday >_> thanks for your input

 

[timothyjay]

I remember in my old Civic I had a passenger who, after a night of partying, threw up in my passenger seat.

After cleaning the interior with carpet/fabric cleaner with the foam/brush combo from the parts store, I tried some pet/odor removal spray and Febreezed like crazy. Leaving it out in the sun with the windows down should try to air it out as well.

I figured as much, I just got her detailed Saturday >_> thanks for your input

 

[mechatune]

I use all purpose cleaner or upholstery cleaner with a steam vac. Rent a steam vac or bring it to your detailer.

After all the cleaning is done and you've aired it out and the smell is still there, you literally have to run your nose throughout to find out exactly what spot(s) need to be hit again. The last time I was in your situation, the smell was coming from the backside of a seat belt and the rear carpeting where your calves rest

 

[bhorn]

Only posted to use this smiley.

Also, sorry about your car. Hope you feel better.

 

[gwentiger]

I suggest you to use a special Shampoo for that.

 

[Angela1256]

I just took it to my detailer, explained what happened and they took care of it

 

[jessgofffff]

I just took it to my detailer, explained what happened and they took care of it

Glad you got it taken care of! Anytime I get even slightly nauseous in a car I'm always so worried because I don't want to deal with cleaning/having it cleaned or, god forbid, puking in someone else's car. Even if they forgave me I don't think I'd ever get over it lol.

 

[Angela1256]

Lol I'm so happy to be over with it to! I'm so upset I didn't grab for my little trashcan bin to yak into lmao >_>

Id probably be okay if I yakked in someone else's car..Lol when my bf and I started dating ages ago, I accidentally yakked all over his floor right when I landed the winning shot in beer pong and his dog ate it all up, so I'm no stranger to that kind of shame

 

[Civics4Ever]

Wondering if anyone has used Resolve carpet cleaner on the cloth seats? I got some blood stains on my ivory part of the seat.

 

[carlson03]

Wondering if anyone has used Resolve carpet cleaner on the cloth seats? I got some blood stains on my ivory part of the seat.

ha, I haven't but had blood from my finger (didn't realize I even had cut myself) when installing my auto dim mirror and dash cam wiring...I just wiped it off with some dawn and water, can't see it now....I also had sprayed some rain-x fabric on it, doubt that did anything tho

 

[JohnnySimpson]

If you have the cleaning product then you can do seat cloth or carpet cleaning easily.

 

[oliver305]

Detailers use professional cleaning solutions to ensure the best results. They also use vacuums, brushes, soap, water, steam cleaners, and deodorants.

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