How to wash car covers in a washing machine?

From time to time, not only the car body needs cleaning, but also its interior. And if there are few questions with carpets on the floor, then not everyone knows how to wash car covers in a washing machine. We have tried to provide you with the most complete and accurate information in this article so that you do not have any problems when deciding to clean the cabin. We know that comfort in the car is also important, because we all do not spend so much time in it.

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Is it possible to wash car covers in the washing machine?

When you see a dirty machine cover, the first thing that comes to mind is a washing machine. But is it right? Will the washing spoil the cover?

The correct answer - it all depends on the material:

1. Leather and leatherette items should never be washed.
2. It is also not recommended to wash fabric covers lined with foam. It interacts very poorly with water, so a washing machine can make such a cover unusable.
3. Synthetic or natural fabric - it is quite possible to clean it in this way.

Important! Typically, washing covers is carried out simultaneously with a thorough cleaning of the passenger compartment. So that you can do everything quickly and efficiently, read the helpful tips from our publication "Interior cleaning".

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We clean different types of covers

Based on the fact that the approach to cleaning should be based on the type of material, we recommend that you initially clarify information regarding what exactly the seat upholstery of your car is made of. This will help not only correctly, but also faster to cope with the task. As soon as you deal with this issue and find out whether it is possible to wash the covers from the machine in the washing machine, proceed directly to the cleaning process itself, following the recommendations below. For your convenience, we have given the rules and the best ways for each possible material separately.

Leather and leatherette

As mentioned earlier, washing such covers is not recommended. Use a damp soft cloth to clean. If you need to remove stains of fat, a cotton pad dipped in denatured or medical alcohol will help you.

After dry cleaning, apply a special leather care product or just your skin cream, glycerin, to give a special shine and softness. This is necessary so that the skin does not dry out, does not deform and does not rough. In this case, the upholstery service life will be longer, since cracks and scratches from the slightest mechanical impact will not appear.

Important! If during cleaning you notice small defects on the car body and they confuse you, find out how to choose a simple and effective tool and how to apply it. See our review about pencil from scratches on a car.

Natural fur

Take bran, starch or semolina to choose from - they will perfectly help to refresh the fur cover:

1. Remove the seat cover.
2. Lay it on a flat surface.
3. Sprinkle the selected product on top.
4. It is recommended to clean a long pile along the fur, and a short pile along the fur, so you will less damage the fur structure.
5. After - massage the cover with your hands and leave it in a well-ventilated area.

Important! Bringing perfect cleanliness inside your favorite car, do not forget to improve the visibility of the road. Find out,how to wash a car windshield without streaks.

Natural wool

With it, everything is quite simple and you can wash such a cover from the machine in the washing machine:

1. Remove the cover and place it in a special mesh for washing.
2. Then calmly throw it all into the washing machine with a delicate wash mode. The temperature should not be higher than 30 degrees. Spin off.
3. To improve performance, add wool detergent, preferably in liquid form.
4. Do not forget to add an additional rinse with air conditioning - this will give your case a pleasant aroma.
5. Dry after washing without heat, that is, not on the battery and not with a hairdryer.

Cotton and linen

Here it is enough to shake the upholstery of your car seats removed in advance from dust, and then send them to the washing machine in the mode for these fabrics. Sometimes washing machine covers in a washing machine is quite simple.

It is better to iron such textiles at the end, and it must be done before the material has completely dried. Otherwise, unaesthetic creases will remain, which will be very difficult to straighten.

Velours

Velor covers can also be machine washed. Put the “synthetics” mode, an additional rinse and voila, your case is again as good as new. It is better to use a liquid detergent and not exceed the dosage indicated by the manufacturer so that residues are not present in the fiber structure.

At the end of the washing, you only have to carefully “comb” the material to straighten the stray pile.

Important! And a few more useful tips and life hacks will surely come in handy for you in car care:

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Eco leather

It must be washed in a washing machine on a delicate mode and with a minimum number of revolutions. The presence of chlorine-containing agents in the powder is strictly not allowed - this can very much damage eco leather. It can only be dried naturally.

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Now you know how to wash car covers in the washing machine and in other ways if the upholstery is made of any material. We hope that you will succeed and from now on a pleasant aroma of freshness will flow in the passenger compartment, and it will look more respectable and beautiful.