A lot of life happens in the vehicle you purchase from car dealers in Arlington Heights. Along the way, there are likely to be some spills in your vehicle’s interior that could lead to stains. While stains on your car’s upholstery can be frustrating, they don’t have to be the end of the world. Here are a few tips to help you remove stains from your car’s upholstery.
Baking Soda
Baking soda serves as an effective cleaner around your home and can be used in your car, as well. Try a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda mixed into a cup of warm water spread lightly over the stain with a toothbrush. For best results, you’ll likely need to let the solution sit for a while, up to 30 minutes, to ensure the baking soda has a chance to penetrate the stain. Given the nature of baking soda, it’s a good idea to test the solution in an out-of-the-way location before working on the stain.
Toothpaste
If you have a stain on your leather seats, you can use the tooth-cleaning power of toothpaste to clean your seats, as well. You’ll want to use a cream toothpaste for this tip, as opposed to a gel. Simply squeeze a small amount of the toothpaste on the site of the stain, and then scrub the stain using a toothbrush. Make sure to use light pressure to prevent scratching the leather with the toothbrush, as scratches would require the attention of car dealers in Arlington Heights to repair effectively.
An Ounce of Prevention
Of course, the best way to ensure your seats are stain-free is to prevent spills from happening in the first place. In most cases, this means disallowing any liquids in your vehicle unless necessary. This will allow your seats to stay more beautiful, last longer and provide more value to a potential future owner of your vehicle.
