Here is a great way to get rid of those salt stains.
What you will need:
- Bottle of white vinegar
- Clean Spray Bottle
- Water
- Clean Sponge
Give the car floor mats, a good vacuum to get rid of lose grime and chunks of flaking salt, then mix up a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and then using a sponge, sponge into the carpet. Let it sit for a few minutes, then blot it up with paper towel.
This works great on salt stains, leaves the car floor mats smelling great, and is environment friendly for you!
Getting Rid of Salt Stains on the Car Upholstery
Maybe it was a rough winter, or maybe the kids loved to splash in the winter puddles full of road salt and then transfer it from the mats to the seats. If you are cleaning the mats you might as well clean the seats and make them last longer.
Winter is hard on the car especially the inside as we spend a lot of time in the car, so using environmentally friendly ingredients is not only better for you but also helps the mats and the seats to last longer. Salt can be very corrosive on the fibers.
Getting Rid of Salt Stains on the Car Seats
- What you will need:
- 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water in a clean spray bottle
- Clean terry cloth towel
Method:
1. Same mixture as for the mats, 50/50 white vinegar and clean water
2. Spray the affected area on the seat until saturated
3. Take a Clean Terry Towel and Press into the area
4. DON"T SCRUB! even though you may be tempted, this will injure the fabric fibers
5. Fold the towel and keep blotting until you have most of the dampness out.
6. Open Windows and Let dry naturally
7. BONUS - Makes the car smell fresh and clean.
