What is the best way to clean a fiber rush seat?
A rush seat should never be cleaned with water. Use a stiff brush to brush away any dirt or dust in between the rows. Use a vacuum cleaner, with the brush attachment, right on the seat. Stubborn dirt may be scratched away if it’s on the surface. Stains that have soaked in are now part of the seat. After the seat has been cleaned, you will want to treat the seat. Once a year mix one part White Shellac to one part denatured alcohol and brush on the top and bottom of the seat. This helps protect the seat from wear and staining in the future and helps prolong the seat’s life (life expectancy 20-30 years depending on use and ownership or not of cats :).
