Golf cart seats are often made of vinyl, as are many automobile seats. Vinyl was invented in the 1920s by Waldo Semon, who was looking to create a synthetic adhesive. Semon likely had no idea how versatile a material vinyl would become, the Vinyl Info website notes. Vinyl is in golf cart seats because it is weather-resistant and easy to clean. White and cream-colored golf cart seats get dirty easily, particularly on the golf course, and require regular cleaning.
Step 1
Move the golf cart into the shade and apply the parking brake. Let the seats cool down, if the cart was in the sun, before cleaning them.
Step 2
Fill a bucket with warm water, and add a quarter-sized amount of dish detergent. Mix the solution until it becomes soapy and bubbly.
Step 3
Use the sponge to clean the backrest of the seats first. Cleaning this part first is important because when you clean the backrest, soiled water will drip down over the bottom of the seat --- which you only want to clean once. Wring out the sponge first, so you don't soak the seat and add to drying time.
Step 4
Use the old toothbrush to clean the seams and stitching of the seat. This is a great tool to access crevices where dirt likes to collect.
Step 5
Rinse the sponge to remove any soiled water that has been absorbed. Dip the sponge in the soapy water again and use it to scrub and clean the bottom part of the seat.
Step 6
Dump out the dirty water and refill the bucket with fresh water. Rinse out the sponge, and use it and the fresh water to remove any residue left on the seats.
Step 7
Use a dry towel to dry the seats off; do a thorough job with the seats and seams, as damp seats are a magnet for dirt and bugs. It is also important to dry the seats with a towel, not in the sun, as this could make the vinyl brittle and cause it to crack.
Tips and Warnings
- Most golf course pro shops sell vinyl cleaners and conditioners for golf carts, which can be helpful if your seats are particularly soiled.
Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Bucket
- Water
- Liquid dish detergent
- Old toothbrush
- Towels
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