When you buy a new car, one of the things you likely don’t think about is how to protect the cloth seats. After all, they’re just fabric. But while fabric seats may seem like a simple matter, there are actually a number of ways that they can be damaged. In this blog post, we will provide tips on how to protect your cloth seats in a new car. From securing them to the seat frame to proper cleaning and care, read on to learn everything you need to know.
The Problem
In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile recalls of new cars due to the potential for fire in the cloth seat coverings. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a total of 268 complaints were filed between 2009 and 2015 about fires in car seats caused by materials like fabric. So what can you do to protect your cloth seats in a new car? Here are four tips:
1. Make sure that the lap belt fits snugly around your hips and thighs. This will help distribute your weight more evenly across your entire torso, and it will also prevent the belt from becoming loose or coming off during a crash.
2. Make sure that the shoulder belt is properly fitted and tight across your Chest/Armhole region. This will help restrain your upper body in a crash and reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
3. Make sure that your child’s safety seat is properly installed in the vehicle. The NHTSA recommends that children under 12 months old ride in an approved child safety seat mounted in the rear outboard seating position, and children over 12 months old should ride in an approved safety seat located either behind the front seats or at least within one row back from the front seats (the NHTSA doesn’t recommend using booster seats for children over 2 years old).
4. If your car has airbags, make sure they’re working properly and are positioned properly to protect you in
How to Fix It
It’s no secret that car seats can be a source of discomfort and even pain for children. But there are ways to protect your cloth seats in a new car from becoming uncomfortable and potentially harmful. The first step is to choose the right car seat for your child’s age and size. There are convertible car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats, high-back car seats, and more. Make sure you get the right size for your child’s growth so that the seat will fit them through their toddler years, preschool years, and into elementary school.
Once you have chosen the perfect seat for your child, make sure it is properly installed in the vehicle. Use the manufacturer’s instructions to install the seat in your vehicle. Some vehicles have hard-to-access areas where you need to remove the console or center stack to install a car seat. Others have easily accessible areas where you can install a car seat without removing any parts of the vehicle. Follow these steps to ensure that your child’s new cloth seat is protected:
1) Check that your car seat is correctly fastened to the vehicle using either LATCH or tether straps. Both systems have anchors at different points on the vehicle that help hold the infant carrier in place if someone bumps into it while driving or if there is an accident.
2) Double check that all of your child’s safety gear is properly attached including her helmet, jacket
Conclusion
When you buy a new car, you’re likely excited to take it for a spin and enjoy the new ride. But what about the cloth seats? In order to protect them from getting dirty or damaged, it’s important to follow these tips: -Wipe down the fabric with a microfiber cloth before each use. -Avoid storing anything on the seats – this includes phones, wallets, and other items. -Remove any spills as soon as possible by blotting them dry with a clean piece of cloth or paper towel.