Thread: Upholstery Cleaner Reccomendation

The all fabric seats in my 04 MINI Cooper S really need a cleaning.
Can somone reccomend a quality cleaning product fabric seats?

Thanks!
jIM

Adams Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner from Phil @ DD. Best cleaner IMO. Can be used almost anywhere in the interior, too (i.e. door panels, dash, carpets, seats)

Thanks, Aaron!!!
I'll give it a try.

Jim

This type of product should be fine for my Sparcos too?

Another good cleaner that you can get from Home Depot is Folex. It's more for satin removal, but it does a nice job. I also like Wolfgang. Works well and has a nice clean scent. It can be used all over like the Adam's.

Another is also 303 Aersopace Cleaner, works great on just about anything, fabric, vinyl, etc.

+1 on 303, I've used it for years.

Fabric Seat Cleaning:

1. Cleaning- Use a soft brush to remove any surface dust, the next step is to clean the fabric by spraying 303™ Cleaner & Spot Remover until damp; this product may be used on all water safe materials. The cleaning action increases with warm water, agitation and longer dwell time. Completely wipe away dirt/grime with damp cloth until clean, rinsing out towel in clean warm water as required, allow to completely dry before use.

Lycra seat covers - for all neoprene and Lycra water sports gear, wetsuits, dry suits, boots and gloves, fishing waders, orthopaedic supports and more. Leaves neoprene articles free of organic residue, chlorine and salt deposits, chlorine-removing agents and conditioners help prevent premature aging and oxidation Mc Nett Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo- surf wax, for waterproof cases, aquasure glue and stuff for surfing

2. Conditioning and Protecting- Don't miss this very important step. Once your interior is clean and completely dry you should use a conditioning/protection product (303™ High Tech Fabric Guard, which includes UVR protection or Scotchgard™ Carpet Protector) to ensure protected surface will repel dirt and moisture, and again, keep your vehicle in its like-new condition It is very important to ensure that the fabric upholstery is very thoroughly rinsed, as the cleaners will pull (wick) the dirt to the surface. The soap and oils will attract dirt and oily grime like a magnet (re-soiling) if they are not thoroughly rinsed away giving the appearance that they have not been cleaned.

3. Ultra Violet Protection (Maintenance) - Select a product (303™ Aerospace Protectant) that contains UVR protection for maximum fade protection, a must for convertibles.

4. Fabric Upholstery Protection – 303™ High Tech Fabric Guard, 3M Scotchgard™ Fabric protector fluorocarbon chemicals (polymer latex) are mostly inert so by applying it to fabric (not for use on automotive leather upholstery, see Leather Protection) it can be protected from stains and soiling.

Fluorocarbons are a class of molecules that possess a variety of unique and economically valuable properties. Molecules that contain multiple carbon-fluorine bonds are chemically and thermally stable, with high dielectric strengths. Fluorocarbons are lipophobic (non-absorbent) in addition to being hydrophobic/non-polar, finding applications as oil, water, and stain repellents.

Gtechniq i1 Fabric Nano Coating – coats individual fibres, which allows the material to breath, while at the same time repelling dirt and liquid. It has no affect on the tactile feel or colour of any fabric


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Thanks for that info!

Jim