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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Good seat cleaner?

All men have said, "Don't let your dogs in that car." Please. Of course I have to transport my dogs. But now I have drool marks on my passenger seat (from the dogs hanging over). What's a good cleaner? Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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What kind of seat Material are you cleaning?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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yuk... you sure it was just drool?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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I'd ask a scrub nurse what they use to detail a surgical suite.
 

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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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I suppose I would try Griot's Interior Cleaner...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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I suppose I would try Griot's Interior Cleaner...
Griot's is what I use but your first comment put a left handed twist on the issue I couldn't leave alone.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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303 APC is very good for cloth. Dilute 1 part APC with 10 parts water. Great surfactant and no residual. Brush a little, wet-vac and your done.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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Griot's interior cleaner is definitely what I would use. Unless I had griot's carpet cleaner. Which I also have. It has near the same stuff as the interior cleaner, but it is more concentrated and soaks less a little bit. It dries faster that is for sure.

Never buy cloth is the best recommendation I have ever gotten since my purchase of my mini. I always had cloth. now it makes it feel icky.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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for the 303 Fabric Cleaner. Very mild and works great.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Club Soda and a White Terry Cloth Towel!! For Dog Slobber on the Windows use Simple Greeen and Paper Towels.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Leather seats. Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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leather is much easier. id use some warm mild soapy water on a towel, wring it and wipe away.

then Griot's LeatherCare Spray to finish off.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Tip #1 is to get dog drool off ASAP... I know from personal experience that drool can really mark up leather the longer it is allowed to sit.

Tip #2 is to use Leatherique Prestine Clean. Although in most cases you want to use Leatherique products as a complete system (Rejuvenator Oil + Prestine Clean), Prestine Clean used alone can also be an excellent cleaner. Four Star's Leather Cleaner is also a great go-to for anything stubborn on leather. Both products are very safe for leather (not all leather cleaners are, unfortunately).

Other leather cleaners may help, but, again, from my own experience, dog drool usually needs the most powerful (yet safe of course!) cleaners on the market. I've found that Four Star and Leatherique are my reliable cleaners for tough leather cleaning issues.

Good luck! And once again, be sure to clean the drool promptly.

-Heather
 
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