How To Clean Tesla Seats? 6 Ways to Clean with Tips to Maintain Shine

Researchers from Ashton University found that the second and fourth most dirty areas in a car are the driver’s seat and the passenger seats. They concluded that drivers should clean their car seats frequently to prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria like E. coli.

So, how do you clean Tesla seats? There are multiple ways you can clean the seats in your Tesla, including:

• Use a soft-bristled brush to dust off loose dirt
• Use warm water and a microfiber towel
• Remove grease marks with a mild cleaner
• Use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner
• Use a mixture of ¼ castile soap and ¾ water
• Use an orange degreaser to remove stains

In this article, we will talk about the various methods you can use to properly clean the seats in your Tesla. So, let’s get started!

How To Clean Tesla Seats?

Read the information we have given below. Here, we have mentioned several methods you can use to clean your Tesla seats in various scenarios.

Method 1: Use A Soft-Bristled  Brush To Dust Off Loose Dirt

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Look at the image we have provided here. You can use this soft-bristled cleaning brush to remove dust particles, food remnants, or dirt from your Tesla seats. Just rotate the brush in a circular motion around the corners of your seats to remove the dust. To clean your car seats more thoroughly, you can use a slightly damp microfiber towel to wipe the seats after brushing away the layers of dust.

Method 2: Remove Grease Marks With A Mild Cleaner

You should use cleaners that do not contain alcohol or bleach to clean your car seats made from synthetic leather. Look at the picture we have provided here.

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A Tesla owner said they have been using the cleaner in the picture to remove grease stains on their car seats for a while now. Just spray the cleaner on a clean microfiber towel. After that, use that towel to gently scrub the greasy area of the seat.

Method 3: Use Lexol Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

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If you want to deeply clean the white leather seats in your Tesla and keep them shiny and soft, you should follow these steps:

• Step 1: First, you need to buy these cleaning products:
• Lexol Leather Deep Cleaner.
• Lexol Leather Deep Conditioner.
• Cleaning brush.
• Cotton pad.
• Microfiber towel.
• Step 2: Spray some water on the dirty part of the seat and scrub it with a microfiber towel.
• Step 3: Spray the cleaner directly onto your seat and wait for a few minutes.
• Step 4: Take the cleaning brush and gently scrub your car seats.
• Step 5: Now, use a slightly damp towel to wipe off the residue of the cleaner from your car seats.
• Step 6: Use a fan or a dry towel to dry your seats.
• Step 7: Lastly, spray the conditioner onto the cotton pad and wipe the seats with it. The conditioner will make your leather seats look shiny and prevent them from losing their texture.

Method 4: Use A Mixture Of ¼ Castile Soap And ¾ Water

Researchers have found that liquid castile soap can effectively remove germs and unpleasant odors from your car seats.

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Some people tend to experience allergic reactions due to preservative agents found in synthetic leather. Castile soap’s antibacterial properties can help prevent these allergic reactions.

You can follow the steps we have given below to clean your car seats with liquid castile soap.

• Step 1: Buy a plastic spray bottle.
• Step 2: Add a quarter of liquid castile soap to ¾ cup of water.
• Step 3: Use a funnel to pour the mixture of castile soap and water into the empty spray bottle.
• Step 4: Spray the mixture of castile soap and water all over your car seats.
• Step 5: Then, take a microfiber towel and wipe your car seats clean.
• Step 6: Take a dry cloth and wipe off any residue of the soap.
• Step 7: Now, use a sponge applicator to apply an even coat of leather shield on your seats.
• Step 8: Wait for 24 hours before proceeding to the next step.
• Step 9: Lastly, use chemical-free baby wipes to wipe your seats one last time.

For a visual representation of this process, you can watch this YouTube video.

Method 5: Use An Orange Degreaser To Remove Stains

After launching the latest Tesla car models with white leather seats, the company’s CEO shared a video showing how these seats can resist stubborn red wine stains.

However, Tesla users have reported that it is difficult to remove denim stains from these seats. So, to remove stubborn stains from your car seats, you can follow this process:

• Step 1: Purchase “Chemical Guys Orange Degreaser” from any retail store. This product can effectively remove ink, denim, milk, oil, and blood stains from your car seats.

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• Step 2: Take a container and dilute this product with water. Keep the ratio of the degreaser to water at 1:6.
• Step 3: Spray the diluted mixture on the stained area of your car seats. You should also spray the mixture on the sides and lower sections of your car seats.

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• Step 4: Now, let the solution sit on your car seats for 2-3 minutes.
• Step 5: Take a wooden soft-bristled brush or a clean microfiber towel to scrub the stains off your car seats.
• Step 6: Lastly, use a dry cloth or baby wipes to wipe away any residue or dirt from your car seats.

For a visual representation of this process, you can watch this YouTube video.

Method 6: Use Warm Water And A Microfiber Towel

Read the steps we have added below to learn about the most basic way to regularly clean your car seats.

• Step 1: Take out all the floor mats from your car.
• Step 2: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove trash and loose dirt from the entire interior of your car.
• Step 3: Now, take a clean microfiber towel.
• Step 4: Dip the towel in lukewarm water. You can add a few drops of essential oil to the water so that your car seats can smell good.
• Step 5: Squeeze out the extra water from the towel.
• Step 6: Properly wipe your car seats with the damp microfiber towel.
• Step 7: Afterward, use a dry microfiber towel to dry the seats in your Tesla.
• Step 8: Lastly, put the clean floor mats back into your car.

Tips To Maintain The Quality And Shine Of The Seats In Your Tesla

Read the tips we have given below to maintain the texture, feel, and original shine of your car seats.

• If you have spilled milk, coffee, wine, or any other substance on your car seats, wipe it off quickly with a damp microfiber towel.

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• You can use waterproof car seat covers to protect your car seats from dirt, UV rays, and physical damage.
• Use baby wipes to wipe the dust off your car seats at the end of each day.
• You should not use electric steam cleaners to clean your car seats.
• Do not use cleaning products that have a higher concentration of alcohol or bleach in them.
• Try not to eat oily food or drink coffee inside your car.
• Spray mild air freshener on your car seats to keep them smelling fresh, especially in humid weather.

FAQs

Check out the FAQs we have given below to gain more information on how to properly clean the seats in your Tesla.

Final Words

Overall, Tesla uses synthetic leather for their car seats because it is more sustainable, eco-friendly, and durable than natural leather.

However, this material cannot prevent dust, bacteria, and grease from accumulating on your car seats. Therefore, you should properly clean your car seats every 15 days.

To regularly clean your car seats, you can use baby wipes or a wet microfiber towel. However, for a thorough cleaning, you should use a mild cleaner, leather conditioner, and soft-bristle brushes.