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Saw this great post on Mavericktruckclub:

Credit to this thread:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...to-clean-care-maintain-in-the-maverick.26791/

Be careful how you clean the ActiveX seats. ActiveX may resemble leather but is quite different and needs to be treated differently from leather and cloth seats. This is NOT leather and do NOT use a scrub brush to clean it and do NOT condition with leather conditioner.​
How To Clean ActiveX Seats?
Knowing that ActiveX comprises high-end synthetic materials, you need to use the proper cleaning methods and products. Contrary to popular opinion, vinyl also needs to be cleaned.​
Even if ActiveX is resistant to stains, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be cleaned. Regular cleaning ensures these seats look neat and last longer.​
Unlike leather, ActiveX doesn’t need to be conditioned. And you should keep off harmful chemicals that may eat through the material.​
Only use soft sponges and clothes when cleaning ActiveX to avoid scratching it. Also, avoid cleaners that contain abrasives.​
You don’t need any special cleaning agents. Water and ordinary soap should do the trick. In instances when there are a lot of stains, you may have better luck with ammonia.​
Cleaning these seats is simple and quick. Mix soap and water in a bucket. Using a sponge, clean the seats. Ensure that every surface is clean.​
Dry them with a wet towel and give the ActiveX some time to dry before sitting on it. Only do this when performing deep cleaning. During regular washes, wiping the ActiveX with a damp cloth is enough.​
  • As important as cleaning is, you should also know how to maintain your ActiveX seats. Here are some maintenance tips;
    • Whenever you are not using your car for a long time, cover the seats with a dry cloth.
    • Park your vehicle under a shade. This will help avoid exposing the ActiveX to sunrays which may cause fading of the seats.
    • Vacuum the seats regularly to remove the buildup of debris and dust.
    • Always ensure your seats are clean. Get rid of stains as soon as you spot them. This contributes to ensuring the ActiveX looks better for longer. Don’t forget to set aside some time to give the seats a deep cleanse every once in a while.
I encourage you to do a web search on "ActiveX" which has some interesting information on this product. I wish I did before buying a supply of leather cleaner and conditioner. I got a good supply when it was on sale. Sorry I did that now. Hopefully the above information will help you keep your seats in good condition for many years.​
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Define soap? Like Dawn?
 

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Define soap? Like Dawn?
Definition of soap
noun
a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
any metallic salt of an acid derived from a fat.
Slang. money, especially as used for bribery in politics.
Slang.Also soaper. soap opera.
verb (used with object)
to rub, cover, lather, or treat with soap.

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On the original thread on the Maverick site, they warned NOT to use ammonia on stains, for risk if fading and damage....
 

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This is great advice. I would definitely not use ammonia, as well.
 


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Software developers strive to write "clean code", but I've never tried soap and water on my old ActiveX controls...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveX

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A drop of dish soap in warm water.
 

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I take issue with their description of “high end synthetic materials.” See my thread about these seats falling apart after 13 months.
 

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I take issue with their description of “high end synthetic materials.” See my thread about these seats falling apart after 13 months.
That's assuming your seats weren't subjected to the exact problem this thread is warning of.
 

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Tell me you are an old software developer without telling me you're...you get the idea
Decades ago I named my St. Bernard ASCII... (Got some odd looks at the vet's.)
 

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I use Griots Garage Interior Detailer with a good microfiber towel, keeps them nice and clean.
 

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I vac em, spray with a mixture of hot water and carpet cleaner from a spray bottle (damp, but not wet), then use one of the spot cleaner machines full of hot water to go over it spraying the hot water and then sucking it all out. The seats seem to want to hold onto the fragrance in the carpet cleaner (did the passenger seat first and waited) so I changed up the method to that above for the faux suede. The leather like section, I just carefully used a leather cleaner.

That's really the easiest way to clean it. Seems too delicate to go after with a carpet brush -- they're usually quite stiff. Dries much faster than most other seat materials.

The idea is to get the cleaner into the material to let it break up stuff, then use hot water alone to rinse / suck it out. I first tried a foaming carpet spray, but it was far too fragrant for my taste, even after several water rinses.
 

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That's assuming your seats weren't subjected to the exact problem this thread is warning of.
I did all the things this thread said to do. I know how to clean my seats. See my thread saying that exact thing. These seats are cheap low end vinyl. Good luck with them.
 
 




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