Comments on: How to Clean a Carseat http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:16:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: John Hoefer http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-80875 John Hoefer Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:22:16 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-80875 As far as throwup is concerned, I pull the straps out and scrub them down with a paste made with Rockin' Green. It s a very mild soap (we use it for cloth diapers) and rinses clean. It cleans them well and removes the smell without the machine agitation or allowing them to soak up water. As far as throwup is concerned, I pull the straps out and scrub them down with a paste made with Rockin’ Green. It
s a very mild soap (we use it for cloth diapers) and rinses clean.

It cleans them well and removes the smell without the machine agitation or allowing them to soak up water.

]]> By: Janell http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-74559 Janell Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:27:23 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-74559 When my son (5yo) was a baby I cleaned the car seat everytime my car was cleaned. (apout once every month or two.) I have every intention of cleaning my daughter's car seat when I clean my car, too. Wel...she is 16mo. Maybe I should do that.... :) When my son (5yo) was a baby I cleaned the car seat everytime my car was cleaned. (apout once every month or two.) I have every intention of cleaning my daughter’s car seat when I clean my car, too. Wel…she is 16mo. Maybe I should do that…. :)

]]> By: Wendy http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-70384 Wendy Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:52:02 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-70384 I just cleaned my daughter's seat today and it really is amazing how gross the seats can get. What would you be willing to pay to have someone clean and disinfect your carseat for you? I just cleaned my daughter’s seat today and it really is amazing how gross the seats can get. What would you be willing to pay to have someone clean and disinfect your carseat for you?

]]> By: Jessica Fisher http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-62896 Jessica Fisher Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:33:53 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-62896 Well, I would wash the cover according to the manufacturer's directions. As there was some disagreement amongst the commentors about whether or not you can wash the straps, I would call the maker. You can easily buy new straps. Much cheaper than a new carseat, I'm sure. Well, I would wash the cover according to the manufacturer’s directions. As there was some disagreement amongst the commentors about whether or not you can wash the straps, I would call the maker. You can easily buy new straps. Much cheaper than a new carseat, I’m sure.

]]> By: Sheila http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-62895 Sheila Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:31:14 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-62895 HELP!! I have been storing my carseat in the basement for about a year and found mold on it. (the straps and inside area) Is there any way that I can clean it and still be able to use it? We are expecting in November. We love this car seat and would hate to have to get rid. Any suggestions..... Thanks HELP!!
I have been storing my carseat in the basement for about a year and found mold on it. (the straps and inside area) Is there any way that I can clean it and still be able to use it? We are expecting in November. We love this car seat and would hate to have to get rid.
Any suggestions…..
Thanks

]]> By: Gabrielle http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-56255 Gabrielle Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:06:43 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-56255 Honestly, I only clean our carseats when we have mishaps. And instead of hosing it off in the backyard, I've found that running the car seat under the shower and giving it a good scrub down works really well, and the bathtub serves as a great place for it to dry off. I scrub the belts down in the tub as well. Honestly, I only clean our carseats when we have mishaps. And instead of hosing it off in the backyard, I’ve found that running the car seat under the shower and giving it a good scrub down works really well, and the bathtub serves as a great place for it to dry off. I scrub the belts down in the tub as well.

]]> By: dilly http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-26097 dilly Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:34:23 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-26097 I left my Britax carseat in the garage because it is for my grandchildren. Little did I know it would mildew! The straps have mildew on them. I have cleaned the carseat many times, but I'm not sure if i will be able to get the mildew off. Any suggestions? I left my Britax carseat in the garage because it is for my grandchildren. Little did I know it would mildew! The straps have mildew on them. I have cleaned the carseat many times, but I’m not sure if i will be able to get the mildew off. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Brynn http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-21775 Brynn Wed, 19 May 2010 04:49:01 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-21775 I take my daughter's car seat to the manual car wash and power spray with the soap and then the water then wipe it down with Clorox wipes and let it hair dry! I've had to do it 3 times now and it makes it look brand new each time! For weekly/monthly cleaning I vacuum it out and wipe fabric and plastic down with whatever wipes I have on hand (baby wipes or clorox wipes.) I take my daughter’s car seat to the manual car wash and power spray with the soap and then the water then wipe it down with Clorox wipes and let it hair dry! I’ve had to do it 3 times now and it makes it look brand new each time! For weekly/monthly cleaning I vacuum it out and wipe fabric and plastic down with whatever wipes I have on hand (baby wipes or clorox wipes.)

]]> By: Maritza http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-16521 Maritza Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:48:32 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-16521 I actually have cleaned our car seat many times. We take many road trips and our little one has gotten car sick on many of those rides. I think you definetely need to consult the owners manual for cleanings, they are all different and with some it's not very easy to remove the straps. I have two seats and one is very easy to clean the other not so much. I normaly throw the cover in the washer, with color safe bleach on the gentle cycle. The clips and strap just get wiped down with soapy cloths. Yes I know when you clean up vomit a wet cloth might not cut it, I have used Febreeze multi purpose on the frame, clips and straps and usually takes more than one wipe to get some of the odor to somewhat fade. I actually have cleaned our car seat many times. We take many road trips and our little one has gotten car sick on many of those rides. I think you definetely need to consult the owners manual for cleanings, they are all different and with some it’s not very easy to remove the straps. I have two seats and one is very easy to clean the other not so much. I normaly throw the cover in the washer, with color safe bleach on the gentle cycle. The clips and strap just get wiped down with soapy cloths. Yes I know when you clean up vomit a wet cloth might not cut it, I have used Febreeze multi purpose on the frame, clips and straps and usually takes more than one wipe to get some of the odor to somewhat fade.

]]> By: Adrienne http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-a-carseat.html#comment-16111 Adrienne Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:23:39 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=3264#comment-16111 This was a very timely post. Two days after I read it my daughter threw up all over her carseat. Ew. Just finished cleaning it and now it's outside drying. I never realized i could take all the straps out to make them easier to wash. This was great! Thanks This was a very timely post. Two days after I read it my daughter threw up all over her carseat. Ew. Just finished cleaning it and now it’s outside drying. I never realized i could take all the straps out to make them easier to wash. This was great! Thanks

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