Proper care and maintenance are essential to the quality of your vehicle interior and exterior. At times, it may seem that your car’s exterior is easier to care for than its interior. Your interior requires extensive attention because many factors can cause seat wear. If you are wondering how to alleviate premature wear on your seats, read on to discover some helpful tactics.
Treat Your Seats With Protectant
The first step in alleviating premature wear on your seats is to treat them with upholstery protectant. Car dealerships treat cars with protectants like Scotchgard before they leave the lots. It would help if you did the same for your vehicle, whether it is new or not.
Create a No-Food Policy
To alleviate premature wear, take extra steps to prevent future food stains or spills. You can do this by creating a no-food policy both for yourself and your passengers.
The primary causes of seat stains are food and drinks. Eating on the go is not worth the numerous stains and crumbs your car will accumulate. Create a strict policy and stick to it.
Be Mindful of the Sun
The sun can seriously impact the upholstery of your car. The ultraviolet rays from the sun can have numerous negative effects on the appearance and quality of your seats.
For example, if you have leather seats, the sun’s rays can quickly wear out the material. After a few periods under the sun, you will notice splits and cracks forming on your seats.
If your seats are made of other fabrics, the sun can still damage them. For example, the sun can cause them to become discolored and faded. No matter how old your vehilce is, the sun can deteriorate your seats in a way that makes them appear used and abused.
The last way the sun can impact your seats involves food once again, which is another reason to try and avoid food in your car altogether. The sun can bake any stains, crumbs, or spills into your seats. This may not seem like a big deal, but the day you get a detail done and realize your seats are covered in blotches, you will remember the sun’s influence in creating those permanent stains.
When possible, park your vehicle in a garage or well-shaded area. When the sun is scorching, and there is nowhere for your car to seek shelter, consider investing in a car windshield sunshade. It will protect your vehicle’s seats and dashboard.
Pay Attention To the Weather
Another way to alleviate premature wear on your seats is to be mindful of the weather. If you regularly check your phone’s weather app, you will know not to leave your windows open on days where rain or snow is expected.
Carry the Right Equipment
Carrying the right equipment will ensure you are ready for incidents that could cause permanent damage to your seats. For example, you should always carry paper towels in your car. This will make sure you have a proper method of cleanup should any spills happen. Dashboard cleaning wipes are also good to keep on hand for the stickiest situations. Even though they are meant to be a cleaning solution for your dashboard, you can count on these wipes to act as emergency paper towels to prevent your car from getting too sticky.
If you have leather seats, you will want to carry leather wipes cleanup wipes. These premoistened towels will ensure you effectively and carefully treat your seats without damaging them.
Engage in Routine Maintenance
A helpful preventative measure you should take is to engage in routine maintenance. By regularly caring for your seats, you can lower your chances of the sun baking in longtime stains, as well as prevent dust and other debris from gathering in the cracks of your seats.
Routine maintenance you should regularly complete includes:
- Treating leather seats with conditioner.
- Vacuuming your seats often.
- Treating with fabric protector as often as needed.
- Using a fabric and upholstery cleaner to treat stains as soon as they happen.
Choose the Right Seat Cover Supplier
The last and most important way you can alleviate the premature wear on your seats is by investing in the right seat covers for your vehicle.
Every car and every driver is different, and for that reason, it is important to do your research on the variety of seat cover options. Here at Fia Inc. we carry a wide range of reliable options for every driver on the road.
Here is a quick rundown on the quality seat covers Fia carries:
Oe™ by Fia
This series of seat covers include the original equipment tweed fabric. If you are looking for a quick fix to stains and spills without sacrificing the original look and feel, these seat covers are perfect for you.
Wrangler™ Series
Our wrangler series comes in original and solid design options. The saddle-blanket materials can provide your truck with a wear-resistant fabric option.
Neo™ by Fia
If you are an outdoor fanatic, this seat cover option is great for you. The fabric molds to the counters of your seats, giving your car an original look and feel.
Seat Protector™ Series
The polyester fabric of these seat covers provides you with a state-of-the-art custom appearance. You do not have to sacrifice style for comfort with this seat protector.
LeatherLite™ Series
This series can give your original seating an upscale appearance. These car seat covers can repel water and provide full ultraviolet protection.
All of our seat covers are available in custom and universal fits. We can provide seat covers for cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans. If you drive a semi-truck, do not worry. Fia has exactly what you need. We know how messy life can get when your job is always on the road, and for that reason, we specialize in semi-truck seat coversas well.
Keeping your seats looking great should not be hard. But life can get hectic, and everyday spills and stains are inevitable. For the best protection, invest in the right seat covers for your vehicle. If you have any questions or need help choosing the best option for your vehicle, give us a call.
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