Anyone ever washed/cleaned their seatbelts?

[BigPapa]

Every summer I find I need to clean or wash my seatbelt. I take an old plastic gallon tea pitcher and fill it about 1/2 full of basically dishwater, pull the belt all the way out and scrub it with a brush down in the pitcher. I then put just water in the pitcher and scrub it until I get no bubbles, then bungee it up till dry.

Any of you cleaned yours with success? What did you use and how did you do it?

 

[AnonEd]

I have with moderate success: Vacuum loose crap out, spray with automotive Shout stain remover, scrub with brush/upholstery cleaner, rinse, wet vac (with a clean nozzle) and air-dry at full extension. I can't see any evidence it's degraded the belt.

 

[TFucili]

Not on my truck, but a long, long time ago I washed the belts for a Mustang project. Pretty much the same process you described, but I might have used Woolite.

 

[GCroyle]

Scott,

No clue but might be worth a trial. Folex. https://www.folexcompany.com/

The Airstream has a fabric on walls, some call it mouse fur. Ours was dingy. Used Folex, DW happy. Best part I asked Folex a question about application via contact us and they REPLIED!

Gary

 

[jgillott]

My go to interior fabric cleaner is good old original Windex blue glass and window cleaner. I was put on to it by a local detail shop after I had a stubborn coffee stain on a grey cloth seat and carpet. It works absolutely amazing and I have used it on everything from seats to headliners and everything in between for the last 20+ years. Heck, we even use it in the house with spills on the carpet. Soak thoroughly, rub the area with a clean cloth, and let it dry.

With that said, I have no idea if it would cause any degradation of the belts over time.

 

[Wiredawg]

I use Dawn dishwashing liquid in a damp sponge. Here's what my Owners Manual says:

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. NOTE: If the belts retract slowly, inspect the upper turning loop for soiling. If soiling is present, clean with a wet soft cloth until all residue is removed

Cheers, Ron

 

[GCroyle]

Ron,

RTFM, really! that's cheating.

How's Mrs Ron doing?

Gary

 

[Wiredawg]

Ron,

RTFM, really! that's cheating.

How's Mrs Ron doing?

Gary

Hi Gary,

I know about cleaning seatbelts... I slurp coffee while driving and grab Sonic or Whataburger and scarf while parked. My belt could be modern art with tasteful (or tasty) blend of mustard and coffee swirl.

Vivian is doing great. My leash is little longer, so I can go outside and work a couple of hours before the heat or a ring of the metiforical bell brings me back in.

Thanks for asking,

Cheers, Ron

 

[GCroyle]

Ron,

Copy that on the oppressive heat index. I worked on sprinkler system for a bit and came in sweat soaked before 10am.

gary

 

[moparguy]

Every summer I find I need to clean or wash my seatbelt. I take an old plastic gallon tea pitcher and fill it about 1/2 full of basically dishwater, pull the belt all the way out and scrub it with a brush down in the pitcher. I then put just water in the pitcher and scrub it until I get no bubbles, then bungee it up till dry. Any of you cleaned yours with success? What did you use and how did you do it?

 

[Mschuman88]

I don't know if I should be ashamed to admit this or not...but I've never cleaned my seat belts before.

Completed this job last night on my truck and it was pretty eye opening. Thanks for the suggestion!