How To Clean Wet Oakle Seat Covers

I have a set of sort of dirty seat covers (better the covers then the seats). How should I go about cleaning them?

Can I throw them in the washing machine? Cold, gentle? Dryer?

Hand wash in a bucket?

Any suggestions?

 

You can do the washer. Not sure what setting. Or you can get the cleaning kit from them.

 

Really? I thought I have eard of people doing this with no problems? I wouldnt do mine in the wash, but only because I'm too lazy to take them out and reinstall them.

 

Chris4x4 to the rescue once again...

 

qft

 

Somebody barfed in my back seat this weekend. I took off the one seat cover that was soiled and found that it worked perfectly to protect the seat.

I've been able to get the smell out of the carpet in the truck, but it won't come out of the seat cover. I've used the WO cleaning kit to shampoo twice, and I've sprayed the area with the odor remover that came in the kit, too.

Any more suggestions?

 

OK... so in an effort to answer my own question, I went to the Wet Okole website and found that they recommend a product called MiraZyme for odors.

There aren't any scuba stores around here, and I don't want to order online (b/c I want it NOW!!!)... Does anybody know if Bass Pro Shops sells this stuff? I can't find it on their website, but that doesn't mean it's not in the store.

There's one nearby, but I the woman who answered the phone couldn't get the people in the right department to pick up, and I have zero faith that I'll get a call back after leaving my number with her.

 

June 3rd, 2023 Muppet News Flash;
https://www.wetokole.com/blog/how-t...D_98hb4R7Vl2lQ-RmsLVeoOw9P1Pc0q2YtnaOMEW_5Pd9
"2. Machine Washing: If your seat covers need a deeper clean, they can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Be sure to use a low setting and avoid using fabric softener or bleach. After washing, let the seat covers air dry completely."

 

I have successfully used Wetsuit/Drysuit wash from REI on my neoprene covers. They are not Oakley brand, but I have had them on for over 15 years and they still are working. I put the covers in a front loader (important not to use top loader) using cool water and gentle cycle. Hang dry, do not use a dryer

 

If anybody plans on cleaning their seat covers while installed in the car, you can use a drill brush attachment to scrub them. It makes for short work of this tedious task. Just pop it into your drill and scrub away. The different bristle colors indicate different stiffnesses. You can use it on carpet, cloth seats etc. I even use it on the rubber floor mats and inside the house too.

$25 Drillbrush Car Detailing Kit Interior Cleaner Brush Set - 3 Piece Drill Brush Cleaning Tool Attachment Kit for Cleaning Furniture, Carpet, Chairs, Shower Door Glass – Drill Brush Wheel Cleaner Kit

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i need to clean mine. i dropped coffee between my legs too many times.

i plan on soft brushing them in place with some laundry detergent. hail mary of sorts.

 

I try to spot clean whenever I need to but occasionally they need washing. Since it's easier to take the seats out to take them off and put them back on it's not something I look forward to but the couple of times I have, I tossed them in a top loader with some of the Wet Okole cleaner (from one of the Tacomaworld group buys), let them soak for a while then washed on cold/gentle and hung them on the clothesline to dry. I also use the UV protectant as they recommend. No problems with washing so far. The TRD Off Road letters fell off or were peeling before the first washing so not a concern- this is the second set I've had the lettering fall off of and if asked I definitely don't recommend getting any letters, logos, etc, added since they obviously don't stay one.

Probably the best thing I did was pick up one of those inexpensive waterproof towel type seat covers that drapes over the headrest and has an elastic strap; I think it was like $12 on Amazon at the time*. Whenever I come back from a hike, paddle, ride, workout, whatever and I'm dirty/sweaty I just rotate it into place and it keeps the seat covers clean. Sounds goofy, using a cover to protect a cover but it's by far easier to take it off and wash it in the machine than pull the seat covers off. I say rotate it since I normally leave it draped over the headrest and over the back of the seat so that it conceals the panel that holds a trauma kit.


*Found it, $17 now but well worth it. IIRC, somebody here recommended it for exactly this purpose. It smells like a bathmat when you get it so wash it before sticking it in your truck.

$17 Car Seat Covers Waterproof Front Seats Only,for Gym Workout,Running,Swimming,Beach and Hiking,Universal Fit for Most Cars Trucks Suvs Car Seat Protector Accessories (Grey)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMLX44Z

 

I have a front loader, free and clear detergent, delicate cycle, cold/cold water temps, low spin, with a 2nd rinse.
I made sure all the Velcro was together and the hooks with straps were tucked inside the cover through the Velcro so they wouldn't catch on the drum. All pieces are now hang-drying.
One cover had a section of hook Velcro catch the inside plastic membrane and pull it from the foam.

 

I use slosh wetsuit shampoo on mine with a microfiber cloth. I just mix it up in a pan and scrub them. I have fully removed grease stains from careless dealership mechanics, coffee etc. No need to remove them for cleaning. I then dump the pan, refill with water, and follow up with a quick water once over, and then a dry towel. You do not have to rinse this soap throughly. It does not leave spots, and makes your truck smell great for a few days. After hitting the seats with a dry towel, they air dry fully in an hour or two. Ive been very happy with these seat covers.

 

Thanks for the tip, I just ordered some.

 

I too say, THANKS!!

 

I wanted to leave some feedback. I got the slosh cleaner and tried it out, the 8YO covers look like new again. Excellent product, Thanks!

 

Its an excellent product, thats for sure