Get That New-Car Feeling With This DIY Upholstery Cleaner

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Mix together this quick and easy upholstery cleaner that you can stash in your car to use when needed. Made with your favorite dish soap and clean-boosting Borax, your seats will always look wonderfully fresh.

What You'll Need:

  • 3 tablespoons dish soap
  • 1 tablespoon Borax
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Funnel (optional)
  • Small spray bottle

Directions:

  1. Mix together the dish soap and Borax in a small bowl, and then cover with boiling water, stirring to distribute. Dish soap breaks up tough stains, and Borax is a natural cleaning booster that helps refresh and disinfect.
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
  1. Let the cleaner cool, and then pour it into a small spray bottle, using a funnel as needed. Do a quick spot check before using to make sure the cleaner doesn't discolor your car seat fabric.
  2. The next time you're dealing with a spill, spritz the cleaner onto a paper towel or soft cloth, and dab it onto the stain. Or use it full force with this complete car seat cleaning method!

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