De-barfing a car seat?

Re: De-barfing a car seat?

• bumpuser7846882 member

  September 2014

  Following. We got our cover cleaned really well, but the straps are still pretty crusty.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ASmallWonder member

  September 2014 edited September 2014

  Thanks for the shout out @NaChelleBeck  

  
  

  No vinegar - it's an acid.  No Febreeze, stain spray, Lysol - any of that.  You can wipe the straps down with a baby wipe or a damp rag and a little baby shampoo.  You can also wait until it dries and use a soft bristled toothbrush to brush the dried junk off. 

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• ASmallWonder member

  September 2014

  For the crotch buckle you can take it off and dip the buckle in warm soapy water but don't get the strap wet.  Put the whole seat and harness in the sun to help with the smell.  You might be able to get a new harness but it depends on what seat you have.

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• TheMilkMaker member

  September 2014

  Thanks for your expertise @ASmallWonder !  I'll re-holster my febreze and give the toothbrush & soak in the sun method a try!  

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• ASmallWonder member

  September 2014

  You can place an open container of baking soda near the seat but can't rub it onto the straps.

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• Cricket81 member

  September 2014

  Could you sprinkle it on the straps and then vacuum it off? Is that allowed @ASmallWonder‌ ?

  

  

  
  

  
  

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• AZMagnini14 member

  September 2014

  We had this issue last month. Lots of airing it out. Riding with windows open helped! 

  

  
  

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• ASmallWonder member

  September 2014

  You can't sprinkle it on the straps, unfortunately.

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