Cleaning cloth upholstery

[fmfarrisjr]

I just removed the seat covers that were on my '48 Dodge Custom Sedan and found the original seats to be in almost perfect condition. The original owners must have had the seat covers installed shortly after purchasing the car. The seat and lower back portion are a bit dirty -- no luck removing with shop vac. The upper seat sections were covered with a solid leather section and does not need cleaning. The lower portion was covered in a woven type fabric that I believe let very fine particles through. Does anyone have any suggestion what I can use?  I was thinking of using Woolite.

 

 

[fmfarrisjr]

Attached is a photo of the rear seat cover. 

[Plymouthy Adams]

I have always had success with Woolite...but do test a inconspicuous place first to assure no unwanted reaction...as that is a vinyl in part...I think a warm damp cloth may be effective...

Edited July 15, 2017 by Plymouthy Adams

[greg g]

Picture of the seat with the cover off would be helpful...

Edited July 15, 2017 by greg g

[Jerry Roberts]

One member reported excellent results with Tuff Stuff found in Walmarts Auto Department or O.Reillys . 

[fmfarrisjr]

Here is a shot of the front seat back.

[greg g]

Were it me, I would use an upholstery cleaner from the house cleaning section of the grocery or hardware store.also buy a sift bristle brush, l like the largest fingernail brush I can find spray a small section, scrub with the brush, then use your wet vac to pull the soap and grim out. An old light colored rubbed over the area that you vacuumed will tell you whether you need to repeat the process.  That is pretty light soiling I think no big stains should clean up well.  Do a square foot at a time. Don't soak the area and use the vacuum right after you scrub a section, rinse the brush frequently as you move from section to section.  Using the vacuum pulls the soil out so it doesn't get spread to the next grid.    Spent three years cleaning up used cars at a dealership, seen much much worse than that.