Caring for upholstery and carpets (VW Golf 4)

Fabric coverings

Soft seats are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a stiff brush. Heavily soiled seats - with dry foam. Grease and oil stains are treated with pure gasoline or stain remover. The cleaning agent cannot be poured directly onto the fabric. The stain is removed by wiping it along the contour from the edge of the stain to the center. Other stains can be removed using slightly warm soapy water.

Leather seats

When parking for a long time in the sun, the seats and headrests must be protected from fading.

Lightly dampen a knitted or woolen cloth and wipe the leather surfaces so as not to wet the leather or seams. Then wipe the dried surface with a soft cloth. Heavy dirt can be removed with refined detergents without bleaches (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water). Grease and oil stains are removed with light strokes using pure gasoline. Washed leather seats should be treated with an antistatic agent. Shake before use and apply a thin layer using a soft cloth. After drying, rub with a clean and soft cloth. It is recommended to perform such treatment every 6 months.

Make sure the mats are completely dry before replacing them.

(The article is posted on this website: «vwmanual»)

Warning: When using liquid detergents inside the vehicle, be careful not to over-wet the surface being cleaned.