Refreshing that Malodorous Car Seat

It can’t be denied; infants and children are messy. Wherever a child sits, lays, plays, or eats gets dirty in a very short time. Car seats are no exception. You can’t prevent the inevitable spills and general deposits of dirt, but you can control the accumulated mess with routine cleaning and vacuuming. If food and spilled liquids are not thoroughly removed routinely, a car seat can quickly take on the most obnoxious odors. Following the four suggestions given below will go a long way toward eliminating car seat odors from your vehicle. 

1. Conduct a simple investigation to find the reason for the odor. Check for visible stains and other evidence of spills. Check the car’s upholstery around the area on which the car seat is installed for the overflow of spills. Expand all creases in the car seat materials and check for food particles or other debris.
2. Mystery stains are a common source of odors. The manufacturer may recommend a stain remover suitable for use with your car seat. If not, read the instructions on the label of the stain remover that you select. Often, it is suggested that you try out the product on a small hidden area of the car seat. Clean all stains from both plastic and fabric coverings. Let the car seat air dry, and check to see if the odor has been removed.
3. Car seats will often emit odors that cannot be isolated by stains. Use a water and vinegar mix (ratio of 1:1) and spray the entire seat. Let the seat air dry, and check for any remaining odors. The smell of vinegar may remain for a short time. If you find that the vinegar odor is troublesome, spray with a commercial odor remover.
4. As a last resort, should you be confronted with an odor that defies removal, try using a pet odor removal product. These products are designed to remove the strong odors of pet urine. As with the stain remover, read the instructions and test the product on a small area of the car seat. Once the odor remover has dried, vacuum the entire seat to remove any powder or other residue.

Fortunately, removing odors from a car seat is not a daily task. A good quarterly cleaning should be enough to keep your car seat and your car smelling sweet.

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