When you own a motor vehicle, part of your job is to make sure it received the care and maintenance needed to function properly. You might not think that a dirty or dingy seat belt could be a safety hazard, for example, but certain materials can weaken the straps over time or damage the integrity of the buckle. Even if the dirt on your vehicle's seat belt is harmless, you and your passengers will be much more comfortable in the vehicle if the interior is clean and fresh.
Fill a small bucket with warm water.
Add a few drops of a mild laundry soap to the bucket. Any other cleaner could damage the seatbelt's fabric.
Use a soft cloth to clean away any dirt or debris from the fabric portion of the seat belt.
Use the cloth to clean the buckle area. If there are any substances caked onto the metal buckle, you can use a more abrasive scrubber, such as the rough side of a sponge.
Dry off the seat belt fabric and belt buckle. If you have any suspicion that either has been damaged by the cleaning process or through usage, have it inspected right away by a professional.
