Cleaning Mordura® and Other Cloth Seats

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Vacuuming cloth seats regularly and cleaning spills and stains as soon as they occur and will help keep the seats looking new.

Note: Using diluted laundry detergent to clean cloth seats may create excess suds.

Mordura is a highly durable cloth treated with a fire retardant, a Teflon water repellent, and other finishes that prevent color fading and wear. It is the standard cloth used in seats for the eCascadia.

How to clean a Mordura or other cloth seat:

  1. Vacuum the seats to remove loose dirt and debris. Make sure to vacuum the seams where crumbs and debris can gather.
  2. Lightly spray a cloth cleaning solution on a soiled or discolored area of the seat.
    Don't spray the whole seat. Spray and clean one area before moving onto another.
    If the stain has an odor, consider creating a solution of 1/4 cup (60 mL) baking soda and 1 cup (250 mL) of warm water to spray on the stain.
    A cleaning solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar, a few drops of dish soap, and a gallon (4 liters) of hot water may also be used. The smell of the vinegar will dissipate.
    Do not saturate the cloth of the seat with any cleaner; soaking a cloth seat may lead to mold or mildew.
  3. Using a soft or medium bristle brush, lightly scrub the sprayed area of the seat.
    Do not use a stiff bristle brush as it may damage the upholstery.
  4. Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe away suds as they form.
    Using a light colored cloth will enable you to see the dirt removed with the suds.
  5. Repeat this spray, scrub, wipe process until the area is clean. Stains may take 3 to 7 sprays to remove.
  6. Vacuum the seat again to help dry the cloth. Make sure the cloth is completely dry before sitting in the seat.
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Parent topic: Cleaning the Upholstery
Document Number: 0000087078
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13