https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:21:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2720091 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:09:00 +0000 Littlebit7 2720091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have a nextfit. For the straps after a very very huge puke episode, I had to take a toothbrush with a little dawn to them. I brushed in the directions of the fibers. And a toothpick/cotton swabs into the crevices. The straps held the smell the longest. Lots of sun helped but I had to be sure to very the position of them, flip them, slides the buckles up and down so literally every part of the straps were exposed to the sun for a good period of time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2720074 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:36:37 +0000 edelweiss 2720074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for the straps, i spray them with biokleen bac out and rub rub rub. or a lysol wipe. doesn't get into every little crevice, but it's enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2720037 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:52:31 +0000 Foodnerd81 2720037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: I had it out yesterday afternoon. Now it's raining and will be for the rest of the week 😥 I will prob try again when it's sunny again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2720036 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:51:06 +0000 Kemma 2720036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: can you put it outside in the sun for awhile? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719723 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:51:58 +0000 Astro Bee 2719723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Lol! That's totally what it is, karma! Might as well have prayed to the car seat gods.</p> <p>Here is the link to the product. I like that it's eco-friendly and doesn't contain any bleaches. But again, haven't tried it myself yet. </p> <p><a href="http://clekinc.ca/fabric_cleaning_kit/" rel="nofollow">http://clekinc.ca/fabric_cleaning_kit/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719701 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:40:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2719701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I will pay money for the karma of not having it happen again. 😛 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719697 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:35:48 +0000 Astro Bee 2719697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, DS went through a period where he was getting car sick frequently. We have a Clek Fllo, so not a removable cover, but touted as easily cleanable. You have my sympanthy. We did several of the things mentioned above, including vinegar, wipes, sun, etc. Time helped, too. We ended up buying the Clek car seat cleaner, which was designed by the company with two products that would clean all types of spills, including vomit and other bodily fluids. Of course, this was when he stopped throwing up, so I haven't tested it, but the reviews for it are really good. Maybe worth looking into? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719696 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:35:22 +0000 MamaG 2719696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: try baking soda as well. I keep a box in the car after too many episodes in the car. It will at least absorb the smell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719671 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:57:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2719671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ughhhh it still smells. I washed the seat cover twice but the gentle cycle on my washer seems to be useless. It's back together and in the car but will probably have to remove it all and wash it again this weekend. </p> <p>BUT a velcro piece came off of the plastic seat itself. I was able to stick it back down but I'm contacting Chicco to see if it's still safe. Maybe they will send a new one and I don't have to worry about the stink... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719500 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:45:26 +0000 tinyperson 2719500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heres car seats for the littles article on cleaning car seats: <a href="http://csftl.org/clean-my-car-seat/" rel="nofollow">http://csftl.org/clean-my-car-seat/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719495 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:32:32 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2719495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gah no advice but sorry you have to ask this question :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719490 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:25:39 +0000 charlotte 2719490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, so sorry. That sounds like a nightmare! My son peed all over his and blue dawn + baking soda + siting in the sun 100% fixed all of the nonwashable parts for us. If it lingers you may be able to order new straps from Chicco too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719488 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:22:33 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2719488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clorox bleach wipes (or anti-bacterial spray + paper towels) inside every tiny crevice!! If you leave the tiniest bit behind, it will still smell. I had to do a second cleaning because my husband wasn't very detail oriented the first time :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719480 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:09:15 +0000 psw27 2719480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seems like you've gotten great advice - just chiming in to say that I'm sorry you're dealing with this from the mom of a chronic car seat puker. We used a lot of clorox wipes, 409 and baby wipes. We also bought a Zip and he hasn't thrown up since, go figure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719471 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:54:07 +0000 Alivoo01 2719471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apart from what's already mentioned above, I use Clorox wipes to wipe down the plastic parts of the car seat and/or the straps and buckles if I don't wanna hose everything down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719470 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:52:03 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2719470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sprayed with vinegar and wiped and left to dry and washed the seat cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719445 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:22:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2719445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: yeah I've only ever done the full disassembly clean once and DS has had his seat almost 2 years now. Most of the time we can suck everything out with our shop vac but once a year I feel like I need to give it a good cleaning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719444 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:17:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 2719444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: really wishing I had the zip today! Though considering we have been using this seat for almost 3 years and this is only the second throw up incident I know I'm pretty lucky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719440 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:13:23 +0000 gingerbebe 2719440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was able to clean my straps using baby wipes. Pampers wipes are wetter so that might help depending on level of soil.</p> <p>Plastic crevices I wipe with Lysol wipes to moisten any dried crust, then use Q-tips.</p> <p>DS2 definitely got a Zip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719437 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:06:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2719437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: good info, thank you! @kiddosc: thanks- it looks like I was able to clean the buckle without removing the straps. </p> <p>Car seat puke is just so gross. And of course I can't find the manual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719431 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:05:24 +0000 MamaG 2719431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always removed the fabric pieces and threw them in the wash. Foam pieces were hosed off if needed (not placed in the washer). For the remaining parts of the seat (plastic and nylon straps) we used the water hose outside. After it was all rinsed off, I spot cleaned with Dawn if needed. Then let sit outside in the sun to dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719418 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:43:10 +0000 kiddosc 2719418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blue dawn is a good mild soap to use on the straps. I also took off the chest clip to get the puke out of all those crevices. You can't soak the crotch buckle, but try to clean that out too. I would take the main seat outside and hose it off then leave in the sun to dry. It's not going to hurt the plastic to get wet. I'd try to stay away from any foam padding if possible, just to avoid the potential for mold. Good Luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719416 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:41:12 +0000 catgirl 2719416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A mild soap would be original dawn or johnson's baby shampoo. </p> <p>Hopefully this link helps a bit!</p> <p><a href="http://csftl.org/clean-my-car-seat/" rel="nofollow">http://csftl.org/clean-my-car-seat/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleaning-seat-after-puke#post-2719402 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:23:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 2719402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you clean your car seat after your LO throws up in it? I can remove the seat cover and head rest cover and wash them on delicate. I know you can't submerge the straps but can wash/ wipe with "mild soap"- what is that, exactly? And some throw up got into the plastic crevices underneath the seat cover- advice on getting at that? I have a chicco nextfit (not the zip 😥). </p> <p>Luckily it's a sunny day and I can leave it all to dry in the sun! </p>