Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

[76Celica]

Hey all,
A mate borrowed my car after sport and now the driver's seatbelt smells like sweat and too much cologne. How do I get rid of the smell, it's right near my head!
Cheers.

[roushstage2]

Re: Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

Try a damp towel with an all purpose cleaner sprayed on it, and then rub the seatbelt and see what happens.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

x2. You can't use anything to strong. Can't ruin the integrity of the belt.

[Megafast13]

Re: Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

Yeah, try APC and/or Odor Eliminator

[Andrew C.]

Re: Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

Spray more stinky cologne on it jk

[TOGWT]

Re: Stinky Seat Belt - Ewww

Seatbelts:

For spot stains use a fabric cleaner (303 Cleaner & Spot Remover™)
1. Pull the belts from the retractor and gently close the door on the belt, clean and allow to air dry before opening the door and retracting the belt. Do not use bleach, strong detergents, or dye on the seat belts as this may severely weaken them and render them ineffective in a crash.
2. Once fabric is dry apply a fabric protection (303™ High Tech Fabric Guard)
3. While you are cleaning the belts, take the opportunity to closely inspect them for damage and security of attachment, ensure here are no cuts, tears or abrasions (you should always inspect for damage etc if they get caught by a closing door)
4. After a while the seat belt mechanism becomes slow and / or will not retract when released. This can be avoided by cleaning the upper anchor; as the seatbelt retracts it leaves behind a film of dirt, which builds up over time. Use compressed air to remove dust and then using a Q- tip and some Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) you can clean the seat belt anchor / retracting mechanism. Once clean add some Plexus Plastic Cleaner to provide lubrication.

Maintenance - clean seat belts with a 5:1 P21S®®® Total Auto Wash / distilled water solution, ensure they are thoroughly dried before use
Alternative products – C-28 Seat Belt Cleaner and Spot Remover from PRO® is a non-flammable and non hazardous concentrated cleaner that safely removes dirt, oil, grease and stains from seat belts

Caution: You can be severely injured or killed in a car crash unless you wear a seat belt, even if the vehicle is fitted with air bags. They are supplemental restrains only and will not deploy under all accident circumstances. Always use seat belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint and seat belts systems appropriate for their size and age.