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]

https://www.autopia.org/forums/guid...loth-seat-cleaning-rotary-38-wool-method.html

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-3...rds=tough+stuff+cleaner&qid=1631025912&sr=8-3

very little moisture, does a great job

 

[MoneyJohn]

https://www.autopia.org/forums/guid...loth-seat-cleaning-rotary-38-wool-method.html

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-3...rds=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.