DISASTER CAR CLEAN WITH ME | Mom Van Deep Cleaning Detail | Honda Odyssey Minivan

[@bonniewilson8509]

Noo you cannot spray a car seat with a hose or get the straps fully saturated with water! Please don't do it. It ruins your car seat. The manufacturer wpuld tell you that it's ruin! It should have cleaning instructions in the manual to follow! Your car seats are no longer safe now. :(

[@MaiZimmy]

Why would they not be safe from water and fully drying out?

[@bonniewilson8509]

@@MaiZimmy There is a few reasons why. The straps are specifically not supposed to be saturated because it ruins the integrity of the fibers and elastic that is woven into the strap. The pressure of the hose is also not good for the seat as it could rattle inside components. If the seat doesn't dry fully material areas could mold and metal ares up inside the seat could rust. The fabric is usually ok to wash on a low or handwhas cycle but not to be blasted with a strong force. Most car seats have fire resistant material and that can be damaged if not cared for properly. The manuals will tell you how to clean them. I dont think a strong hose spray is approved by any. Im sorry to be negative but you putting this out there could risk the safety of many kids because alot of people aren't educated on the safety issues of this.

[@bonniewilson8509]

I checked your manual. It says right on page 91 in bold letters not to submerge the straps. Ie saturate them with water. Page 92 " Do not immerse the harness straps. Doing so weakens the straps".

[@MaiZimmy]

Totally get your concern. I’m pinning your comment so people can review, read their car seat manuals, learn the concerns, then decide for themselves. I read through my car seat manual and I am not concerned with how I washed my specific car seat. It said I could wash the outside cover in a washing machine. It didn’t state anything against spraying the plastic seat down (and technically I didn’t use a power washer, but it didn’t say anything about that either) I didn’t submerge the straps under water, put them in the washing machine nor did I use harsh chemicals. It doesn’t want people to take the straps off, put it in a washing machine and have detergent on it cause that potentially affects the strap fibers. But getting water on the straps and letting it fully air dry doesn’t seem to be a concern. It notes that if the straps look at all frayed to contact Graco, but my straps don’t look frayed in the least. They look brand new. (Also notice I didn’t specifically aim to spray or scrub the straps. They got wet in certain parts, the same way they would get wet if my kids spilled water on themselves 😊)

[@traceysamuel6458]

@@MaiZimmy I totally get ur explanation... kids spill daily in and around the straps n seat.. and if they are that fragile they aren’t suitable as protectants for kids anyway!!!

[@terrab2633]

Love how honest you are with not hiding what real life with 3 boys is! Thank you!!

[@CharlyPooRee]

I am LOVING these “clean with me” videos. I’m a new mom (4 months) and watch them while I am nursing! Your positive attitude and clean home inspires me! ❤️

[@CouchMomClub]

Congratulations new mom! I love clean with me content too. It’s soothing. I hate cleaning but watching these videos give me inspiration.... and hope 😆

[@sara4997]

Same here, New mom of a 4 months old. Watching her videos while sleeping the baby in my arms (otherwise no day naps) .

[@annw1395]

Goldfish and snack crumb graveyard -- too funny! Such a drastic difference afterwards! Excellent!

[@margaritamartinez6413]

We dont have $400 for anything i hear you. Thanks for being so real

[@bethanyb1760]

Amazing before and after! I need to clean my car out so bad, but this Michigan girl has to wait for the deep clean for a couple more months. I do a quick wipe and take out the garbage in the winter, but anything more isn’t gonna happen! It’s going to be below freezing and snowing all weekend.

[@stephaniegenz9853]

This definitely motivates me to clean my van. Too bad its sub zero temperatures this week🥶

[@Vick77777]

Hi Mai. LOVEEEEEEEEEEE this video. SOOOOO much fun! Your car looks impeccable. Love you and your channel. God bless you and your family. HUGS

[@beverlyhofer5660]

I love your videos! They really do motivate and inspire me to clean, declutter, and be more organized....Thank you!! I always look forward to those videos.

[@grandmabrandner1811]

It is not safe to use seat protectors unless they are not allowed from the company you could always call graco and see if they allow any specific ones

[@MaiZimmy]

Yea, I had a seat protector once and I totally get why it was not considered safe. It seemed too easy for the car seat to move cause it was slippery 😬 hence why we don’t use them. But I ordered new seat covers last week that have a grippy bottom. And the car seat it SOLID. I actually think it’s more firmly in place than when we didn’t have one!! 🙌🏻

[@dallaserin1287]

How my rating system works is based on how the person talks. And of course a thumbnail picture, Thanks for actually knowing how to capture audience’s. Plus I like the way you talk.

[@jessicaduarte3199]

Love the mom hacks along the way.

[@kamillelord3891]

Love it! It reminds us how crazy the back of the car can get..you see it, but you just don’t register how bad it is! Lol

[@karenpool6460]

For some reason I like this cleaning video so much. Good job mama! 😊

[@emilyanschuetz8409]

Agreed! My only complaint on my fabulous cordless Dyson is that you have to hold the trigger down to use it all the time, on any mode!

[@miannnathan2512]

i thought i was the only one with a ton of mess in our car 😭😭😂 This mama of 5 is not alone indeed 🤣🥳❣️

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Yay! Love the kon mai type videos.

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Hondas are great cars i have an oldie but a goodie!

[@SaraSa-gm2ig]

We have the same car! Honda Odyssey Touring Model 2019! Best purchase of life 🙌🏻😄

[@carolines3953]

Wow. I didn’t know you could wash car seats like that! Game changer! Thanks!

[@MaiZimmy]

Yes! I would have had to buy new car seats if I couldn’t do a good clean out of them with all the crap (one time literal crap 💩 😅) that accumulates!

[@carolines3953]

Mai Zimmy oh boy! We’ve had blow outs in car seats but somehow miraculously managed to avoid 💩 in the seats. I’ve washed the fabric but never hosed out the plastic. Trying that when it gets warmer. Just bought our eldest a new car seat since we had baby #3 so his seat isn’t too bad. But my daughter’s seat... 🤦‍♀️🤢

[@bethanyb1760]

The instruction manual that came with the car seats will tell you the recommended cleaning method! I know some say to spot clean the straps because getting them soaking wet may interfere with the integrity of the straps. I remember wiping them, and then getting a screwdriver out to get all that nasty out of the car seat. Why do they design seats like that?! They know stuff will get in them!

[@jessieperez6984]

Guess I’ll be cleaning out my car this weekend 😂 I don’t think I’ve cleaned it since before baby and he’s 6 months now

[@kristinestocker]

I just took my car for a spring clean two weeks ago. It always feels so good afterwards. I was aggressive with the industrial vacuum at the car wash 😊

[@erione3865]

I use a towel that matches my leather, the car seat is super tight and no movement. Hope that helps. Also, much cheaper.

[@emilybecton7985]

This is soo satisfying and motivating!

[@lisagiannoumis3816]

Yes I really want good car seat protectors, like you I worry it won't make the seat as secure. My son is still rear facing and we have the extended facing seat so he probably will be for a long time, but ideally I want something that will last through front facing. So if you find anything please share! And the car organization tips will be key, I'm really looking forward to that video!

[@ChillTheChilli]

Great job. The Detail Geek would be proud :D

[@belladearmon8795]

look up the lusso seat protectors! they are supposed to be great for graco seats

[@sabinekarlsson8803]

Yes! Finally, someone who uses rubber floor mats! Every car cleaning video I watch (American/Canadian), no one seems to use them ... I get that you might not need to if you live in a dry climate but in the wet and snowy part of the world?? Greetings from Sweden!

[@jcimlas210]

I’m the San Antonio version of you lol Spraying down the car seats is a MUST We just cleaned our pathfinder a couple days ago and it feels soooooo good. I do this every other month, if not every month; we always say they can’t eat in the car anymore, but you know how it goes. 🙃

[@margaritamartinez6413]

Love this video so satisfying

[@LSK1]

Such a satisfying video!!!

[@lesliedawson7364]

For the dyson Amazon has a trigger holder. Not sure if they make them for you vacuum but worth checking out

[@MaiZimmy]

Omg! Looking this up now!!! Thanks 😁

[@reginacharley3075]

Sooooooo satisfying 😂❤

[@wenisspower]

you made it look amazing!!

[@sjackson6708]

Looks great! What was that orange “goopy” thing you used in the vents?

[@MaiZimmy]

I have it linked in the description :) it just helps get dust out of cracks and hard to clean places

[@freyjaswendsen3690]

I conviently need to clean my car too. I have just 1, 2 year old but he is very creative making messes in the car he squirted all the danimals out of his pouch onto the seats #momlife

[@jannah4288]

Awesome cleaning job!

[@kristencarr9003]

Hey mama! No hate at all but it's not safe to spray down your car seats, it can wear down the fibers of the straps and make them unsafe. Damp towel only on the straps and no soap, for the shell you can use a damp cloth and a mild soap. Good luck and good job with the transformation it looks great 💙

[@ashleysmart7042]

I love your hair ribbon 🎀

[@aliciab77]

Spraying down the Carseats, is Next Level.

[@cassiforest9191]

Something so therapeutic about cleaning out a car! I have found that my van stays cleaner if I just give up and keep a straight up trash can in it. A small one but not a car sized one (feels useless with 3 kids) like an office/bedroom/bathroom sized one on the passenger floorboard.

[@MaiZimmy]

I actually bought a carbage (clever brand name) it fits perfect in my car and does make a big difference!

[@cassiforest9191]

@@MaiZimmy sweet! I always feel the the car sized ones aren’t big enough lol

[@khaoylel]

Thank you so much for showing this realness. I mean, mine is still worse, but still. 😂

[@swtstlr]

Could you make a video on where or how to store big infant stuff. I’m having the worst time figuring out where to put their car seats I’m a mom of twins and I don’t like to leave the car seats in the car because then the metal part get super hot and I don’t want to brand them. in the garage they get dusty and their room is too small :( any suggestions.

[@MaiZimmy]

I’m sorry I’m not much help on this. We have space for one car in our garage so I’ve always been able to park the family car with all the car seats in there. 😕 hope you find a solution!

[@rouseyournicholls]

Wow! This looks like minivan

[@arielleburbee8898]

Looks great!

[@hayleechapman1218]

Great job! What spray did you use on the windows? My Windex drips and yours looks like it foams up. Thanks!

[@MaiZimmy]

I have it linked in the description 😁

[@hayleechapman1218]

@@MaiZimmy thank you!!

[@emiliatries4304]

Can you link the weather proof mats

[@kellypruitt2362]

This was a great video😊

[@MaiZimmy]

Thanks!

[@kyliegoodwin227]

I know this question may be deemed “inappropriate,” but I have been looking for a new minivan. How much was your Honda? I love your videos, by the way!💙

[@MaiZimmy]

I got it a few years ago so the cost of it now could be different. But we got the 2018 touring model. If you were to buy it brand new in the 2021 model it’s just over 40k for the level we got

[@marilyndamian28]

I need link to floor mats

[@Smooth656]

Do you have 3 Graco extend2fit across?

[@Gen-ol6xy]

Can you do another car video?

[@crazycroney]

Pro tip. Buy mats to put underneath the car seats to save your leather and the goo from the kids.

[@arielleburbee8898]

Make sure to read your car seat manual because for the vast majority of carseats it is not safe to use seat protectors with. Like she said in the video her kids safety is more important than your car seat leather!

[@bonniewilson8509]

That is not safe or allowed by most car seat manufacturers!

[@crazycroney]

Yes. Yes you can put a protective mat down spending on model. And if you can’t get your call seat tightened enough so that it won’t slide on a mat then even without a mat it’s not tight enough. csftl.org/seat-protectors-at-a-glance/

[@MaiZimmy]

I looked up that I can use Lusso seat protectors with my graco seats and got them 😁😁 I honestly think it’s actually gonna be safer for my kids. It has a sticky bottom that makes my car seat FIRMLy in place. Even more firm than when it was on the slick leather.

[@crazycroney]

@@MaiZimmy yes our children’s safety is paramount first and foremost. However at 50k vehicle is a very large investment that depreciates. And thankfully the majors brands don’t have a problem with them. Also if you can’t get them tight enough, go to any fire station and they will install them correctly for you. I had a car that it was almost impossible to get those suckers tightened down.

[@Baxter2012]

nice car

[@kimberlyakers5923]

fun video

[@gibsongirl9046]

Your van is downright clean compared to ones on kzbin.infovideos . He uses a steamer and extractor for really difficult hard to remove things plus a set of detail brushes that look like make up brushes which are amazing for getting dust out of places I never thought of.

[@crazycroney]

The super glue won’t hold, it will break again. Get 2 part epoxy and it will never break again.

[@MaiZimmy]

It’s holding up (for now)... def taking note of this so when it breaks I will use the 2 part epoxy! Thanks!!

[@SupahHellahGeekedUp]

You deserve a metal! Let us know how long it lasts before the kiddos destroy it 😩😩

[@MaiZimmy]

😅😅😅 already more goldfish smashed on the floor, but at least it’s on the all weather floor mats and not the carpet!! Lol

[@petern7550]

If my wife car is this messy she would be walking.

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

If i ate in my mothers car let alone messily and didnt clean up she wouldve made me walk lol

[@MaiZimmy]

😂😂😂 I’ve always eaten in the car myself. And we’re always on the go so we often snack from activity a to activity b 😁

[@katyping2704]

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[@erinsempire_13]

Next time power wash and scrub on grass so the drain doesn't get chemicals down it!

[@jcimlas210]

She used dish soap