Expert reveals 1p kitchen cupboard staple to fix smelly seat belts & banish annoying stains in seconds
AN EXPERT has revealed a 1p kitchen cupboard staple to fix smelly seat belts and banish annoying stains in seconds.
With food and drink spillages and daily wear-and-tear, seat belts can accumulate many unpleasant marks and odours over time.
When mixed with water, baking soda can form the perfect homemade soap to get rid of stains and smells, according to motoring expert Shane O'Neill.
He advised vehicle owners to first assemble everything they'll need to get their belt sparkling clean.
This includes a clamp to hold it in place, a brush to scrub with, some warm water, and baking soda.
First, you should pull the seat belt out to the maximum, and use the clamp to keep it in place, Shane said.
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Then, apply the baking soda solution to the belt and scrub thoroughly using the brush - being careful not to be so forceful that you damage the material.
Finally, wipe it with a tea towel and leave the clamp on overnight so it can fully dry.
Missing this step could mean mould develops on your damp seat belt.
For tougher stains, reduce the amount of water in the mixture - to create more of a paste.
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Leave this to sit on the problem areas for ten minutes, before wiping off and repeating if necessary.
Alternatively, sprinkle the baking soda directly onto a dampened stain, leave it overnight, and wipe off.
Although baking soda is probably lurking in your cupboard already, acquiring a clamp may take some more planning.
Luckily, you can get hold of a multipack for less than £5 on Amazon.
And if you don't already own a stiff brush, those can be acquired for a similar price online or in discount stores.
If you don't have baking soda, you can also mix warm water, vinegar and dish soap to create your soapy solution.
Try about four litres of water, 120 millilitres of vinegar, and a few drops of soap.
If none of these home remedies are working, you may need to resort to more heavy-duty, store-bought products - like those by Meguiar's and Supagard.
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