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Seat Cover + Washing Machine = Good Idea??

1.4K views 10 replies 7 participants last post by  crawls  
#1 ·
Has anyone ever tried sticking their seat covers in the washing machine?
 
#8 ·
Well I tried it with the cover for the base. Washed on a 30 degree for 40 minutes.

It came out nice and clean but I can't help but think that the black colour has run into the silver/grey cheques on the cloth. Not massively noticable but i'm a bit of a perfectionist.

Guess i'll just have to take them all off and wash them!
 
#11 ·
Short answer - no

I was changing my heated seat element anyway so had to do it. Not sure if it'd be worth it just for the sake of cleaning otherwise.

I satarted stripping doen the backrest too until I tested the element and it worked fine. The cover looks like a real pita to get off. Pretty sure getting it back on would be harder too. Will get some pics up of some things to look out for incase you're thinking about it.