{"id":21624,"date":"2020-08-23T11:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-23T10:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/guide-how-to-clean-your-car-seat\/"},"modified":"2024-05-14T09:22:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T08:22:52","slug":"guide-how-to-clean-your-car-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/guides-tips\/guide-how-to-clean-your-car-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide &#8211; How to clean your car seat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e all love our kids<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;\u2013 but&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they can be&nbsp;real<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">messy,<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;car seat often&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has to<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;suffer from the consequences.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, scientists at the University of Birmingham, discovered that child car seats have twice as many dangerous germs as an average toilet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore,<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;to get rid of all the unwanted spillage and dirt, here is a step-by-step guide for cleaning and maintaining a clean seat:)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Check the car seat instructions <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you start your cleaning routine, don\u2019t forget to check the car seat manual. The following cleaning instructions apply all the&nbsp;Axkid&nbsp;car seats. If you use other car seat manufacturers, remember to check the washing label first:)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Wipe off what you can<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gather all your cleaning supplies as you are about to start cleaning your child car seat. We recommend you use baby wipes, soft towels, a sponge for wet spot cleaning as well as a bucket with hot water. Make sure to use a gentle soap without any harsh chemicals or fragrances that could be dangerous for sensitive babies. When everything is set you start by wiping off all the solid debris and other nasty mess that needs to be picked away before&nbsp;continuing on&nbsp;the cover and harness:)&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Remove the upholstery&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next step is to remove the seat cover. To get full instructions of how to remove the cover you can click on the link below that easily demonstrates how to remove your&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minikid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;cover:) Be careful when you remove the padding around the adjustment strap lock. It can easily be damaged if it clicks out, so be aware to push it down when you pull away the fabric:) Also, a good tip is to bring an&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;key when you are going to remove the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chest pads<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure to put the pieces that come out of the seat in a safe&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spot&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while washing the seat cover:)&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the clip how to remove the cover =&gt;&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to remove the Axkid Minikid\u2019s covers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VfDVWZ9FK4o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">4. <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 18px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean the cover and harness<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the whole fabric cover is removed you toss it in the machine wash (all our covers are washable at 30\u00b0 on the Gentle Cycle&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">programme<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and let the cover fabric air dry (do not tumble dry!). Apart from the fabric cover, it is important to clean the harness and the buckle. The harness can be cleaned but not in a washing machine. It can harm the tensile strength of the textile webbing and therefore make it unsafe. What you could do is to wash it by hand with a soft towel and unscented soap. Same procedure for the buckle, but make sure the buckle is completely&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dried<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so it doesn\u2019t start rusting (we would not like that\u2026) Other plastic components can easily be cleaned by hand. Important to note that any products containing solvent can have a negative impact on the plastic material and thereof the safety of the seat. Be attentive when you choose your cleaning products:)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Reassemble the seat<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When everything is cleaned, dried and aired out it is time to reassemble the seat. Click on the link below how to put the cover back on after washing. Make sure all the snaps, loops&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">etc.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;are attached on the cover as well as the loose pieces you took out when the seat cover was in the wash. If you are going to reinstall the seat you can also click on the link that demonstrates how to easily install your&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;child car seat. If you have any questions regarding the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reinstalment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;of the car seat, you can always refer to your manual or contact us:)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the clip how to put the cover back on after washing =&gt;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to put the Axkid Minikid\u2019s covers back on after washing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/08w8KOUQh4w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the clip how to install your&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minikid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;=&gt;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/axkid.com\/product\/axkid-minikid\/#installation-video\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the clip how to install your&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modukid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;=&gt;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/axkid.com\/product\/axkid-modukid-seat\/#installation-video\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Minimize the <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mess<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by using the&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;kit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s nearly impossible to keep your child&#8217;s car seat clean, however with a little help from the&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;seat protection<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can avoid&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">big messes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;The S<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ummer cover Bamboo fabric&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is also&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">perfect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;for protecting the car seat as well as&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keeping&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the heat away from the seat.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The seat protection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">together with the&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backseat organizer,<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;will be a perfect combo for keeping it both cleaned and organized. The Backseat organizer can come in handy when you bring some extra cleaning tools on your road trip. Perfect for storing some&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">additional&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cleaning towels, water and travel-size baby wash if your kids are feeling carsick.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/product\/seat-protection-premium\/\">Axkid&nbsp;seat protection<\/a><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/product\/axkid-car-seat-cover\/\">Summer cover Bamboo fabric<\/a><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/product\/backseat-organizer\/\">Backseat organizer<\/a><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the full article of how to avoid car sickness =&gt;&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-axkid-uk-2-0 wp-block-embed-axkid-uk-2-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"IN5GYmh4N8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/guides-tips\/6-things-you-can-do-to-avoid-carsickness-for-children-in-rear-facing-car-seats\/\">6 things you can do to avoid carsickness for children in rear-facing car seats!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;6 things you can do to avoid carsickness for children in rear-facing car seats!&#8221; &#8212; Axkid UK\" src=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/guides-tips\/6-things-you-can-do-to-avoid-carsickness-for-children-in-rear-facing-car-seats\/embed\/#?secret=LoAZgI2tDB#?secret=IN5GYmh4N8\" data-secret=\"IN5GYmh4N8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How did it go? By following these simple steps your child car seat will look as good as new:)) We recommend that you periodically clean your child car seat and thereby avoid any big mess and smell<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have any tips on your own, please share them with us:))<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greetings<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">h<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Axkid<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;Family&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Source:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-2731635\/Childrens-car-seats-dirtier-TOILETS-Scientists-100-different-strains-dangerous-bacteria-including-E-coli-salmonella-bugs.html\">https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-2731635\/Childrens-car-seats-dirtier-TOILETS-Scientists-100-different-strains-dangerous-bacteria-including-E-coli-salmonella-bugs.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all love our kids&nbsp;\u2013 but&nbsp;they can be&nbsp;really&nbsp;messy,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;car seat often&nbsp;has to&nbsp;suffer from the consequences.&nbsp;In fact, scientists at the University&#8230; <\/br><a class=\"read-more text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/guides-tips\/guide-how-to-clean-your-car-seat\/\">Read full post<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":1690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","content-type":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[419],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21624"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25166,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21624\/revisions\/25166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axkid.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}