Anton Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Probably a numpty question - but what do you use to clean four point seatbelts? My roof is so rarely fitted 😬 that the belts are noe dirty enough to mark shirts 😳 LEO 3eggs Another Slightly Vider SeVen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k80rum Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Not very helpful in answering your question Anton, but I'd be interested to find out too. A trawl of the archives didn't show much. I guessed I'd need to use a scrubbing brush and some fairy liquid or similar. Any better suggestions? Edited by - k80rum on 16 Mar 2007 14:24:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted March 16, 2007 Leadership Team Share Posted March 16, 2007 I did this a few months back - soaked the harnesses in a solution of hot water and washing powder for a while, then attacked with Fairy and a nail brush. The amount of muck that came off was quite impressive and although they don't look "as new" they're a LOT better than before. Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted March 16, 2007 Leadership Team Share Posted March 16, 2007 And safer As with climbing ropes which are also Nylon, the dirt will cause abrasion over time weekening the webbing. Not likely to be a failure issue but always good practice to maintain properly. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Unsure if classed as too aggressive for seat belts, but have an aerosol of car upholstery 'dry' cleaner that gets any marks out of cloth seats. ****************** And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking... And racing around to come up behind you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff seven Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Steam clean them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Rain? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffiths Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Agree with Michael, we had yellow belts and annual treatment as per his post worked very well. Protected the lock mechanism from water by wrapping in cling film and a sealing type of kitchen bag. Light spray with 'scotch guard' carpet protector afterwards maintained a good finish for some time. Peter 7 Rosina Temecula California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Been offline for a while and haven't been able to check out the posts. My belts are black and don't show the dirt 😳 Thanks for the advice - I'd thought washing powder might be too strong so didn't like to risk it. I'll give it a go and see what happens LEO 3eggs Another Slightly Vider SeVen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Took out the better half last week, the 'strap marks' were not the type that are considered acceptable. Really need to do something about it so checked the archives on cleaning. One post and 7 years old. Has anyone found a better way of cleaning seat belts since or has this post stood the test of time? Anyone brave / foolish enough to try them in a washing machine with inside a pillow case (removing as much metal as possible) Does a good overnight soak seem less damaging to the washing machine? Or, as I suspect, my wife just high maintenance and should wear something dark in future 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 13, 2014 Member Share Posted August 13, 2014 Ultrasound cleaning bath? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Did ours in washing machine s few years ago. Cable tied all the ends together. Worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Slotter Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Advice from a manufacturer: CLEANING • To clean the harness belt, use only mild soap and warm water. • Never use solvents or other cleaning solutions, they can weaken the webbing or stitch pattern. • Never use chemical solvents or cleaning solutions to clean the rotary buckle. The high impact resistant polycarbonate [PC] material is sensitive to any kind of hydrocarbons, also to spray cleaners containing hydrocarbons. • Do not dry the belt in the sun or near a radiator, in a clothes dryer or with a hair dryer or with any other mechanical or electrical heating device. Heating webbing may make the material shrink and the precisely designed elongation rate will be changed. • Always allows a cleaned belt to air dry naturally. • Always have damaged sub-assemblies of the harness belt replaced before using the harness belt again. • Never modify, disassemble or repair the belt by yourself. Never clean your racing harness with chemical solvents or spray cleaner. Webbing or buckle housings weakened by solvents or chemicals may fail during an accident and severe injuries or death may occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Boy Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Recently cleaned by driver's side red harnesses. I soaked them for a short while in Fairy non-bio hand wash gel and then lightly scrubbed with a nail brush. Really didn't require much effort or time but was very surprised and impressed with the results, especially when comparing to the passenger sides. Hadn't realised they got so grubby. So time to repeat with the other ones now. Cheers David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Many thanks for your suggestions and advice I may well try the washing machine on a careful wash with an appropriate powder (not sure what yet). I let you know the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 took min out took off the buckle bit wrapped it in a towel and then a pillow case to save the drum and washed with non bio , they came out a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Update: It was not quietest wash I’ve ever done, mind you I haven’t done that many. Sealed them with cable ties and inside a pair of old jeans. Done on a low temp with pre-wash and no spin. Result was pretty damn good. Even the jeans came out well. Leaving to air dry then fit later tonight. Should have done this years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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