Despite the proliferation of real and synthetic leather on higher-spec and premium cars, most base and mid-level mainstream models continue to be offered with cloth seats.

While leather may fade, crack and dry out, it’s a whole lot easier to clean and rejuvenate (depending on the condition and the age) than cloth covered surfaces, especially with seats, as you have to be extra careful to not allow moisture to seep into the foam.

Professional detailer Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC made a video to share his wisdom and discuss some of the more common methods for cleaning up interior cloth using his wife’s Subaru Outback as an example. Check it out below.

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