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vinegar in pax seat...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 88nitro305, Mar 8, 2014.

  1. Mar 8, 2014 at 3:56 AM
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    88nitro305

    88nitro305 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I brought food for the guys at work and the vinegar leaked onto my passenger seat probably a few tablespoons.. I didn't have napkins or anything and I'm stuck at work until 1:30... how can I clean this?
     
  2. Mar 8, 2014 at 4:11 AM
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    You have leather seats? Some use vinegar and water to clean their leather seats and the smell will go away once dry. If not already done, get some toliet paper or something from work and at least dry it up if possible. I don't think you will have a stain unless it is something like vinegar based BBQ sauce.
     
  3. Mar 8, 2014 at 10:12 PM
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    The worst thing about cloth seats and any wetness on them. If the seats had dirt on the cloth and it gets wet it will leave a ring where the dirt migrated due to the moisture. To get rid of this you will need to clean the entire seat.

    The key to removing water stains from cloth or fabric car seats is to focus on more than just the stains. In order to really clean them, you’ll have to tackle the whole seat. Fortunately, the process is an easy one.

    1. Begin by vacuuming the seats using a vacuum with attachments. This will remove any loose dirt or debris. (If loose dirt is left on the seats, it will turn to mud when moistened and cause additional stains.)
    2. Spray the dry foam cleaner on the seats. Cover the entire seat, not just the areas with water stains.
    3. Brush the foam over the sprayed areas, working it gently into the fabric. Avoid scrubbing too hard with the brush as it can damage the surfaces of some cloth upholsteries.
    4. Wipe away the foam with a clean, dry towel.

    • Before you begin, spot test the dry foam in a hidden area. This will ensure there are no unwanted effects to the color or texture of the fabric.
    • If the cloth surface is “stiff” after it dries, vacuum over the surfaces to restore the original texture.
     
  4. Mar 9, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    Thanks for the advice guys! My manager let me go out and clean up the mess and I used carpet cleaner on it .. I'm sure it will smell when it gets warm but I did what I could
     
  5. Mar 9, 2014 at 2:23 PM
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    Clean vinegar with vinegar?
     
  6. Mar 9, 2014 at 2:31 PM
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    Buy a product called stain / spot lifter by blue magic.
     

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