TikToker mum Alexandra Bewicke makes her grubby couch look like new again with Bissell spot cleaner

Mum wows with incredible transformation snaps of her ‘grubby’ couch after investing in a ‘miracle’ gadget – but there’s ONE thing you should never use it on

  • An Australian mum has gone viral after transforming her couch to look like new 
  • Alexandra Bewicke used the Bissell auto spot carpet and upholstery cleaner
  • In a TikTok clip, she used the gadget to clean her couch and toddler’s car seat 
  • However viewers warned the Victorian mum not to use the cleaner on car seats
  • Kid’s car seats can be by damaged or weakened by harsh cleaners and chemicals

An Australian mum has revealed how she got her stained ‘grubby’ couch looking like new again using a ‘miracle’ spot cleaning device – however many users warned her against using the cleaner on her child’s car seat. 

Alexandra Bewicke, from Victoria, showed the incredible before and after results after using the Bissell spot clean auto carpet and upholstery cleaner on her couch and toddler’s car-seat in a video posted to TikTok. 

The clip went viral with more than 1.5million views however many commenters were quick to point out the gadget should not be used on kid’s car-seats as it can damage or weaken the surface. 

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Alexandra Bewicke, from Victoria, revealed how she used the Bissell spot clean auto carpet and upholstery cleaner to get her stained and grubby couch looking like new

After: The mum-of-one transformed her couch using the $269 spot cleaner and a mixture of warm water, the Bissell $15 Oxy Boost stain remover, and $17.95 Spot and Stain cleaner

Before and after: Alexandra Bewicke, from Victoria, revealed how she used the Bissell spot clean auto carpet and upholstery cleaner to get her stained and grubby couch looking like new

‘Surely it isn’t just our couch and our toddler’s car-seat that gets this dirty and grubby but today I wanted to make these new and super again,’ she said in the clip.  

The mum-of-one purchased the Bissell auto spot cleaner for $269 and filled it with a mixture of warm water, the Bissell $15 Oxy Boost stain remover, and $17.95 Spot and Stain cleaner.

She runs the spot cleaner over the couch showing the grime it was extracting from the fabric and pours the excess mixture out that had turned a dirty brown. 

She runs the spot cleaner over the couch showing the grime it was extracting from the fabric and pours the excess mixture out that had turned a dirty brown

She runs the spot cleaner over the couch showing the grime it was extracting from the fabric and pours the excess mixture out that had turned a dirty brown

‘You can see here it was literally just pulling out everything out of the couch from spilled drinks, to chocolate covered fingers, to our dog being on the couch with dirt – it was literally brand new again and it smelt so good,’ she said. 

There is also a triangle shaped attachment to clean between the cushions and in the nooks and crannies of the couch. 

Alexandra also used the cleaner on her toddler’s car-seat cleaning away an ‘insane’ amount of dirt. 

The clip drew in hundreds of comments many from people impressed with the results and even more from parents warning against using strong cleaners and chemicals on child’s car-seats. 

While the Bissell spot cleaner worked wonders on her couch, viewers warned the mum not to use the gadget and harsh chemicals on her child's car-seat

While the Bissell spot cleaner worked wonders on her couch, viewers warned the mum not to use the gadget and harsh chemicals on her child’s car-seat

‘We have one too and it’s the best thing since sliced bread! I think every parent should get one with their kids birth certificate,’ one parent joked. 

Australian consumer advisory group, CHOICE recommends looking at your car-seat's instruction manuals before cleaning but says the safest options is to machine or hand wash the fabric cover with a mild detergent

Australian consumer advisory group, CHOICE recommends looking at your car-seat’s instruction manuals before cleaning but says the safest options is to machine or hand wash the fabric cover with a mild detergent

‘The car seat comes apart and you can wash it in a washing machine. Might do a better job!’ suggested a second. 

‘Looks amazing. But you can’t actually use it on a car-seat you can just put the covers in the wash,’ another wrote. 

‘Unfortunately they can’t be used on car-seats lovely. Car seats have wash instructions in the manual, cold machine wash only,’ said a fourth. 

Australian consumer advisory group, CHOICE recommends looking at your car-seat’s instruction manuals before cleaning but says the safest options is to machine or hand wash the fabric cover with a mild detergent. 

‘The best type of car seat cover can be easily wiped down for cleaning, or removed without having to take the entire seat off,’ CHOICE household goods expert Kim Gilmour said on their website. 

‘It’s best to avoid using harsh chemicals for cleaning that might affect things such as flame retardants in the material, or the integrity of any parts. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.’ 

How to safely clean baby and child car seats 

1. Vacuum the car-seat: Do this before removing the fabric covers to avoid spreading the mess throughout your car

2. Remove the fabric covers: If possible, do this without removing the car seat from your car, as many safety issues can occur if you don’t reinstall it correctly. 

Check your instruction manual for any specific advice about removing the covers, and take photos as you go so you have a reference for how it should look

3. Clean the fabric covers: You can clean many car seat covers in the washing machine, but others are hand-wash only, so you should always refer to the manual for detailed instructions. 

Mild detergents are typically recommended (don’t use bleach) and you should follow the temperature guidelines to avoid damaging the fabric.

Some manufacturers state you can tumble dry the covers, otherwise leave them to air dry.

4. Clean the harnesses and straps: Spot clean using a non-abrasive cloth, mild detergent and warm water. Don’t stick them in the washing machine as this could damage the fabric, meaning it might not work properly in the event of a collision.

5.  Clean buckles: It’s usually best to spot clean buckles with warm water, although some manufacturers say you can use soap.

6. Clean the plastic frame: Wipe down with a damp cloth, mild soap and water. Remove any soap residue with a clean, damp cloth.

7. Reassemble the car seat: Once everything is clean and dry, you can start putting it back together. Refer to any photos you took as well as the instruction manual.

If you removed the car seat during step two above, but aren’t confident about reinstalling it, use an authorised fitter.

Source: CHOICE 

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