How to prolong the life of your seat covers

How to prolong the life of your seat covers

Car seats are a great addition to any car, highway truck or heavy vehicle.  They add comfort whilst protecting the original seat from damage, which can result in maintaining the overall value of your vehicle. There are a number of materials used for seat covers, Canvas is amongst one of the more popular materials, known for their durability, longevity and affordability. 

MMT offers a range of seat covers for all vehicles, including cars, highway trucks and heavy vehicles. Our canvas seat covers are recognised throughout the industry as premium quality and are made using a heavy duty canvas that offers your seat maximum protection with no sacrifice for comfort. 

Here’s how to make your canvas seat covers last longer. 


1.  Vacuum regularly

Vehicle  seats are well used and definitely deserve TLC. Vacuuming your seats regularly will remove dirt, dust, debris and those pesky food crumbs from your cheese toastie you inhaled on your way to work, or on the long drive around this state and beyond.

2.  Wipe with a cold damp cloth 

In most cases, a cold damp cloth will do the job. A microfiber cloth works best, slightly wet the cloth with cold water and wipe down your car seat covers, you might need a little extra elbow grease for those stubborn coffee stains. 

 3.  Wash your seat covers 

If your seat covers need more than a wipe down you can use cold running water. Firstly, remove your seat covers to ensure the  interior of your vehicle doesn’t get wet. Then, wash your canvas seat covers in cold water. Just simply use cold running water and lightly scrub any stubborn stains with a cloth. Avoid getting the underside of the seat cover wet! 

4.  Dry your seat covers

After washing your seat covers in cold water, allow the canvas car seat covers to dry. Pat dry with a towel and let them hang for a short period of time before placing them back in your car, truck, or earthmoving machine.


Should you have any questions with your seats or seat covers, our knowledgeable staff at MMT can help. Get in touch with us today!