I learned from a kindly retired biologist that took the time to check very closely how clean things get that washing an item three times was needed to really dislodge the filth. He explained what each wash accomplished as well. The first wash gets the water based grime moving, the second breaks through to the resins stuff that's gone off and solidified and the third wash suspends what's been trapped under that layer. Not sure if I'm explaining it so well but trust me he's right. I've followed his lead and been surprised more than a few times to see the wash water dirtiest on that third scrub. So if you are suffering from contact dermatitis, this three scrub practice works. Also tea tree oil and lavender oil together do some alchemy when mixed with soap that lifts the nasties that soap alone can't penetrate.
Great information Sandra. Thank you. Do you know for Muslims, washing anything 3 times is mandatory, clothes, dishes, even bathing. Rinse with 3 waters is mandated by religion thousands of years ago. Guess the creator sent all the rules and ways for our benefit. Pretty cool.
Hello there sir, I'll try and be concise. I bought a 2005 Honda CRV back in November of 2023. It's in great shape mechanically for being almost 20 years young, but the interior could use some extra TLC. It wasn't until recently that it dawned on me how disgusting the seatbelts are (driver's seat belt being the biggest offender). I searched up how to clean seat belts and landed on your video. You saved me approx $300 because that's what I was quoted for a full interior detail. The amount of grime, dirt, and I assume embedded sweat from all previous owners that washed off of these seatbelts was impressive, to put it lightly. Thank you for such a thoroughly detailed explanation. Your tips, presentation and delivery are invaluable! Now moving on to renting a steamer from Home Depot at only $25/day to hit up the upholstery! I will not spend $300 on an interior detail when there is free knowledge on TH-cam from generous people like yourself. Thanks again.
I watched a lot of videos and I have to say that yours made it look easiest and simple .thankyou for sharing that so now i know how I will do my seatbelt !!
Thank you for putting together such great videos! You are clear, concise, easy to follow, and actually pretty funny which makes your videos even better!
7:59 Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I am detailing my husband’s truck because we’re going to sell it. I had no idea how to clean the seatbelts that are disgustingly dirty. Thanks again! I learned so much from you.
One thing I did on my older car was to singe the fuzz that forms on the edges. I used a bb que lighter and very carefully moved it back and forth so as not to burn the belt.The fuzz burns easily just make sure to keep that lighter moving.
Love the MORR hat! Good tips, and I've already got that brush ordered. The belts in my truck are not retracting, so this will be our first step in fixing that problem.
Same in my car I’ve kept my seats clean fair well especially being leather they are easy to clean but my seatbelt is a mess from when I was a mechanic gonna use that brush and see how that goes it’ll make my life easier 🤣
I'm here to see how to clean some grimey seatbelts in a 4Runner I recently purchased. Great content here. Someone needs to take a cleaner to that center console in the top right of this video! 🙂
Yeah, teenage drivers are not known for keeping their cars super clean. You are absolutely right that this thing could really use a super deep cleaning. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! We bought a new (to us) car and the dealership did not clean the seatbelts and they're a bit grimey. I'm also going to detail my husband's truck soon and will use this same method to tackle those.
Here are the links from the description to both the brush and the cleaner I used: 🛒 Specialty Cleaning Brush: amzn.to/3E98HBq 🛒 All Purpose Cleaner: amzn.to/3E4zZJi Good luck!
Thanks for sharing this topic. It's not something I ever thought about and frankly I don't much care how my belt looks, but it got a layer of mould or mildew or something on the passenger side and it needs to be cleaned to pass the safety inspections in my country. I've been putting it off worrying about doing more harm than good as I was warned about using chemicals which could degrade it structurally. It's very helpful to see how thorough a job you can do with just general cleaner. I'm on my way.
Instead of spraying, take a container with laundry soap and drop seat belt in full water container and let soak. Then spray what doesn't fit in container. You can also use dawn instead.
Here are affiliate links to both the brush and the cleaner I used in this video: 🛒 Specialty Cleaning Brush: amzn.to/3E98HBq 🛒 All Purpose Cleaner: amzn.to/3E4zZJi
To rinse it couldn't you just set the bucket on the seat and submerge the seat belt? Then just run a towel along it to remove most water, and let it air dry. I realize there are portions that won't reach but it'd reduce the time needed to rinse it considerably.
If your seat belts are that bad then your seats need cleaning also. Most will be just sweat and body oils. Going to be gross but will look so much better if you do it all.
Speaking of cleaning car seats, I cleaned the ones in my 14 year old car because they were so dirty. It was the most satisfying thing I’ve done in a long time 😅I’m a middle aged woman and not very handy (yet;) but with the help of a portable Bissell Little Green Machine Pet Pro, my seats look brand new! I was wondering how to clean the seat belts and thanks to this marvelous video and thorough explanation, this is my next project. Thank you so much for your awesome videos and advice!
I learned from a kindly retired biologist that took the time to check very closely how clean things get that washing an item three times was needed to really dislodge the filth. He explained what each wash accomplished as well. The first wash gets the water based grime moving, the second breaks through to the resins stuff that's gone off and solidified and the third wash suspends what's been trapped under that layer. Not sure if I'm explaining it so well but trust me he's right. I've followed his lead and been surprised more than a few times to see the wash water dirtiest on that third scrub. So if you are suffering from contact dermatitis, this three scrub practice works. Also tea tree oil and lavender oil together do some alchemy when mixed with soap that lifts the nasties that soap alone can't penetrate.
Great tips, thank you!
I employed your tips while following the methods of this video and I must say, that 3rd scrub + rinse did the trick. Thank you!
Thank you 👍🙂
Great information Sandra. Thank you.
Do you know for Muslims, washing anything 3 times is mandatory, clothes, dishes, even bathing. Rinse with 3 waters is mandated by religion thousands of years ago. Guess the creator sent all the rules and ways for our benefit. Pretty cool.
I need people like this biologist in my life; learning is a joy.
Love how easy and nice these instructions are. I feel like im listening to a friend
👍 Thx man
Great explanation and a reminder that the belts in our vehicles need attention!
Thanks for watching!
Hello there sir, I'll try and be concise. I bought a 2005 Honda CRV back in November of 2023. It's in great shape mechanically for being almost 20 years young, but the interior could use some extra TLC. It wasn't until recently that it dawned on me how disgusting the seatbelts are (driver's seat belt being the biggest offender). I searched up how to clean seat belts and landed on your video. You saved me approx $300 because that's what I was quoted for a full interior detail. The amount of grime, dirt, and I assume embedded sweat from all previous owners that washed off of these seatbelts was impressive, to put it lightly. Thank you for such a thoroughly detailed explanation. Your tips, presentation and delivery are invaluable! Now moving on to renting a steamer from Home Depot at only $25/day to hit up the upholstery! I will not spend $300 on an interior detail when there is free knowledge on TH-cam from generous people like yourself. Thanks again.
You are truly an educator. Thank you for your guidance.
So nice of you!
I watched a lot of videos and I have to say that yours made it look easiest and simple .thankyou for sharing that so now i know how I will do my seatbelt !!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for putting together such great videos! You are clear, concise, easy to follow, and actually pretty funny which makes your videos even better!
Thank you!
Really appreciate this video..fighting the mold on the belts..using a steam cleaner..love how you clipped them to keep them out..super video.
Glad it was helpful!
7:59 Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I am detailing my husband’s truck because we’re going to sell it. I had no idea how to clean the seatbelts that are disgustingly dirty. Thanks again! I learned so much from you.
Excellent video, well done!
I would never have thought to do this, but what a difference! My old ‘94 Honda could really use it…
Great work, thanks!
Thanks for checking it out! If you or Elijah would like to borrow the brushes I used in the video, you are welcome to them. :)
@@AmplifyDIY I’d love to take you up on that offer, thank you. That’d be a fun weekend project for us!
One thing I did on my older car was to singe the fuzz that forms on the edges. I used a bb que lighter and very carefully moved it back and forth so as not to burn the belt.The fuzz burns easily just make sure to keep that lighter moving.
Nice video and explanation,I will be doing mine today 😊thank you !
Really appareciate the non yelling video as most others are. Great tutorial but best of all was the comparison result, awesome job and great video! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the MORR hat! Good tips, and I've already got that brush ordered. The belts in my truck are not retracting, so this will be our first step in fixing that problem.
Same in my car I’ve kept my seats clean fair well especially being leather they are easy to clean but my seatbelt is a mess from when I was a mechanic gonna use that brush and see how that goes it’ll make my life easier 🤣
Where did you order your brush from. I'd like to get myself one.
I always appreciate the helpful tips.
Very helpful since it’s too complicated to remove mine. Now I can finally clean them thank you!!❤
Glad I could help!
I love this video! All things clean for me 😂 thank you!! Going to do this to all my seat belts now!
You got this!
Thank you the interior in my Mercedes is light tan and my seatbelts are nasty. Wondered how I was going to fix that.
To best results you can use a washing vacuum cleaner like Karcher WD3 (with extractor attachment) after spaying a APC.
I'm here to see how to clean some grimey seatbelts in a 4Runner I recently purchased. Great content here. Someone needs to take a cleaner to that center console in the top right of this video! 🙂
Yeah, teenage drivers are not known for keeping their cars super clean. You are absolutely right that this thing could really use a super deep cleaning. Thanks for watching!
Thx alot because I learned a job
Excellent video!! Thanks 👍🏾😊
Thank you!
This will also help the seatbelt retract much better
Great job with this video
Thank you!
Finally found the right video for seats belt cleaning. Thank you so munch 🫡
You have a very nice presentation style and voice.
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much! Mine can use the attention!😢 I really appreciate you sharing... now I feel inspired to Atco the grime😮😊
Very good! Thank you!
Nice Job and good information!!
Thanks, Tom!
Thanks For Useful Information Sir
Thank you! We bought a new (to us) car and the dealership did not clean the seatbelts and they're a bit grimey. I'm also going to detail my husband's truck soon and will use this same method to tackle those.
I'm glad it was helpful - enjoy your new car!
Thanks
Very Informative
Thanks for this.Your tips have inspirired me to wash my seatbeats on a 46 yr old car...Hmmm I wonder how much gunk will come out...cheers.
I wonder just how bad I'd smell if *I* didn't take a shower for 46 years. Yuck. Best of luck!
super helpful, thank you!
Thank you so muchhhh!!!! This is super helpful
Great presentation, thank you! What's the name of your two-sided brush and where can I purchase one please?
Here are the links from the description to both the brush and the cleaner I used:
🛒 Specialty Cleaning Brush: amzn.to/3E98HBq
🛒 All Purpose Cleaner: amzn.to/3E4zZJi
Good luck!
Thanks for sharing this topic. It's not something I ever thought about and frankly I don't much care how my belt looks, but it got a layer of mould or mildew or something on the passenger side and it needs to be cleaned to pass the safety inspections in my country. I've been putting it off worrying about doing more harm than good as I was warned about using chemicals which could degrade it structurally. It's very helpful to see how thorough a job you can do with just general cleaner. I'm on my way.
Right on!
Subscribed very useful vid Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Great video as usual! Thank you 👍🙂
A great idea.
Great video!
Thanks!
Instead of spraying, take a container with laundry soap and drop seat belt in full water container and let soak. Then spray what doesn't fit in container. You can also use dawn instead.
This is what i do as well
Well done.
Thank you!
Good one👍👍
Thanks ✌️
Cool
Gizmo
3:40 Hey, I have that same bucket from the dollar store... Great vid though. This is why I love YT
it's amazing what you can find at the dollar store sometimes. :)
Your thoughts about using diluted/undiluted Simple Green in a bucket in lieu of dishwashing liquid, please? Thanks!
SimpleGreen is good stuff. I'd recommend using it diluted for this project.
Does it recoil any better after the cleaning? My belts don't pull to well at the moment.
It recoils a *little* better, but the recoil mechanism in this car has been worn out for a long time...
Whats the brush actually called? I'd like to get one.
Here are affiliate links to both the brush and the cleaner I used in this video:
🛒 Specialty Cleaning Brush: amzn.to/3E98HBq
🛒 All Purpose Cleaner: amzn.to/3E4zZJi
I have the same color interior, thank you I'm putting on my spring cleaning list.
To rinse it couldn't you just set the bucket on the seat and submerge the seat belt? Then just run a towel along it to remove most water, and let it air dry. I realize there are portions that won't reach but it'd reduce the time needed to rinse it considerably.
If your seat belts are that bad then your seats need cleaning also. Most will be just sweat and body oils. Going to be gross but will look so much better if you do it all.
Agree 100%. Since filming that video, I also cleaned the seats in that car, as well as the center armrest, door cards, etc. Thanks for watching!
Speaking of cleaning car seats, I cleaned the ones in my 14 year old car because they were so dirty. It was the most satisfying thing I’ve done in a long time 😅I’m a middle aged woman and not very handy (yet;) but with the help of a portable Bissell Little Green Machine Pet Pro, my seats look brand new! I was wondering how to clean the seat belts and thanks to this marvelous video and thorough explanation, this is my next project. Thank you so much for your awesome videos and advice!
Can I use Clorox?
I would not recommend clorox. It'll change the color of the seat belt, and possibly damage the material.
your seatbelt also won’t self-retract easily if it is dirty. the dirt and grease increases friction .
Literally, 8 minutes to say: “Scrub them with soapy water and a brush, wipe and dry with a hairdryer. End.”
Just saved everyone 8 minutes. 🤓
Heh. There's a *bit* more in there... but I get your point.
I would hate for the chemicals to weaken the integrety of the belt 😮😮😮
The cleaner I used is pretty mild. I don't think it affects the strength of the belt at all.
Where have you been?
Busy. ;-)
Love your videos! You do such a nice, easy-to-follow presentation.
I despise auto correct sometimes
Correction: Now I feel inspired to attack the grime! ❤
👍👍
P r o m o s m 😍
That is one dirty seat belt.
Just try to imagine the smell…
@@AmplifyDIY I'll pass 😀
Couple minutes???? Lies 😂😂😂
It's honestly a pretty fast process. The longest part is waiting for things to dry.
Great, helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video ❤