Cleaning heated seats

[MoneyJohn]

2015 Forester has heated front seats that need cleaning.

I was planning to spray Folex and then vacuum with a carpet cleaner but with no water. I don't know what extra care I should take not to damage the heating element.

Any suggestions/advice?

Thanks

 

[RooflessVW]

Cloth Seat Cleaning - Rotary & Wool Method

Cloth seats have been one area that has given me more grief than any other aspect of detailing. Ive used about every tool and method out there, and the

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I personally use microfiber pads on my DA

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Unless you plan on soaking the seat in copious amount of water you really don't have to worry about the heating element. It's like a heating pad.

 

[mightymousetech]

The heating elements are fairly water insensitive. The OPDS sensor in the passenger seat, to detect a passengers weight, is not. Be very careful getting the passenger seat wet.

 

[RooflessVW]

The other issue besides the chance of damaging seat electronics, is stain wicking.

Use too much moisture and a stain can come right back. As the seat cover dries, it pulls moisture from the foam and stains may reappear.

 

[DriveHard]

https://www.amazon.com/Tuff-Stuff-350-Multi-Purpose-Cleaner/dp/B0009PCPNQ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tough+stuff+cleaner&qid=1631025912&sr=8-3

very little moisture, does a great job

 

[MoneyJohn]

Cloth Seat Cleaning - Rotary & Wool Method

Cloth seats have been one area that has given me more grief than any other aspect of detailing. Ive used about every tool and method out there, and the

www.autopia.org

I personally use microfiber pads on my DA

This is a good idea but I don't have a DA polisher or buffer. Not too sure rubbing a microfiber towel with my hand will yield similar results

https://www.amazon.com/Tuff-Stuff-350-Multi-Purpose-Cleaner/dp/B0009PCPNQ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tough+stuff+cleaner&qid=1631025912&sr=8-3

very little moisture, does a great job

This looks to be a good option. I guess I can dry vacuum afterward.

 

[97prizm]

Are they cooled seats as well, as in they also have ventilation holes?

 

[MoneyJohn]

Are they cooled seats as well, as in they also have ventilation holes?

No, only heated seats. Other than fabric holes, no other holes.