Cloth Seats

[ljorges]

Hey Guys,

What have you found to be a good way to get cloth seats smelling fresh again. Don`t get me wrong, it doesn`t stink in the car but it is a bit stale.

If it matters, the seats are in a 2007 FJ Cruiser.

Thanks,

Les

[Beemerboy]

I use this for cloth seats works very well.

Blue Coral - Car Care Products

[krtoflas]

I like the smell of this stuff. I hope the link works. I have had many compliments on the smell as well

PRO Car Beauty Products: APG-88 PRO GARD FABRIC PROTECTOR

[ljorges]

Thanks Guys!!!
Les

[Mr. Clean]

Does the interior smell stale, or just the seats? Identifying the source of the offending odor is the key. If it is the seats, then a thorough cleaning could be the answer. I like the Blue Coral product BB mentioned above, though I generally use that for headliners and spot cleaning upholstery. For cleaning entire upholstered interiors I`ll use a product from a local janitorial supply created for use with upholstery, it is more economical and easier.

If after you`ve cleaned the seats it still doesn`t pass the smell test, borrow some of the wife`s Febreeze and give that a shot.

krtoflas, wouldn`t you clean the material before "sealing"?

[Old Pirate]

Once you get them clean try what Mr Clean mention or maybe getting some fabric sheets that you like ( smell ) and put one under the seat ( just like the soap in a dish trick ).

[Mr. Gloss]

I use Odoban to clean and freshen. It can also be used as a mist deodorizer for prolonged odor control.

Of course clean seats will also be odor free. Clean doesn`t need a scent.

[Todd@RUPES]

Car Pro So2Pure is the really one of the coolest products I have used and it seems to be the real deal.

I received a tiny sample of the stuff about a year ago and have a friend who probably smokes two packs of Pall Mall`s a day in his truck. After vacuuming/cleaning the interior well it still stunk like cig`s. We `painted` (used a lot) of So2Pure all over the interior, carpet, seats, headliner, etc...

The odor was still there, but each day it got less and less. After about 1 week the interior was completely odorless. He still has the same truck and still smokes in it, and yet (for the most part) it doesn`t stink, although I`m sure its time to reapply.

I also used So2Pure in my gym shoes (and gym bag) and it has kept them from stinking for over a year. It is a REALLY cool product and it might be very helpful with your FJ problem.

What color is your FJ btw?

[ljorges]

The FJ is black with the white top. More like a metallic flake black.

That So2Pure sounds interesting.

Les