Cleaning the beanbag

mine began sliding, sending everything to the floor, or in my wife's lap!

Thanks for the heads up. I've had the beanbag for about six months and it hasn't caused any problems for me yet, but I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

Mine hasn't acted up, yet, but will get a bath when it does. Appreciate the info.

Mines still good too, but also like to know about this stuff as well - - thanks.

Thanks for the info. I haven't had a problem yet, but will know what to do when it occurs.

If you do the same with the suction cup (clean it very well as well as the glass), it will solve most suction cup issues as well.

Soapy water, here I come! Dang dusty dash.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've been storing my beanbag under my seat for over 6 months now without a problem. I'm going to clean it every 6 months to be on the safe side. One never knows when an emergency maneuver may strike.

Yes, great suggestion, thanks!

Thanks for the idea - haven't had any problem, but I'll go ahead to do it now anyway. Why wait for a problem when the solution is so easy.

Good idea. Thanks

Soapy Water can be used to clean any Sticky Mat Anti Slip Skid Pad, Just be sure to rinse well when your finished. Any Soap left behind will eat away the adhisive tac.

Bob

Hi,

Thanks for information. Will use when needed in the future.

thanks

May be cleaning off that armor-all too. Great tip...Thanks.

Now I know what to do when mine starts slipping and sliding.

Good simple advise. Thanks for the post. How can you go wrong cleaning something.

One thing I learned after using my bean bag mount with my previous StreetPilot III, is to wipe the dash before I use the bag. I keep a soft cloth under my front seat and before I use the bean bag I just wipe off the dust from my dash. My StreetPilot was like a little brick on my dash and this helped keep the bag from getting dirty so soon.

Now with my 680 I still wipe my dash just before I put the bag on the dash. It really helps the bag last longer.

Just a thought.

That's a great idea too, thanks!

i had my bean bag mount for a year and it slides all over the place never thought of washing thank you so much great idea

I use the cloth Windex wipes on my suction cups and that works fine.

My bean bag mount started sliding around a month ago. I'll try the wash with a bit of dial, but I have a question.

When you say Dial, are you talking about Dial dishwashing soap or hand soap?

Thanks!

And some of you people, clean your cars, too! Today I parked at work and for some reason I glanced in the car parked next to me, and amongst the papers, garbage, and debris in the pax seat and cntr console, saw a Streetpilot burning up in the sun. Please take care of your GPS or the GPS police will find you!

Because of the curvature of the dash on my Sienna, the beanbag tends to slide off to the right. I use a small piece just big enough for the beanbag. Problem solved.

Small peice of what, exactly?

Non-slip shelf/drawer liner, the title of his post.

That's where mine spends the night and whenever parked in other than the garage. No problem after 3+ months. But I'm wondering if a stiff brush across the bottom of the beanbag mount every so often would work.

There are several ways to clean the non slip material on the beanbag,
use a touch of dawn dish soap and then dry it
use a touch of alchol, NOT BEER like isoproyple or something similar just something to get the dust and dirt off it.

Ok, thanks-

for the great tip

Speaking of leaving the GPS in the car, I saw an open convertible in the parking lot, top down with the GPS still attached to the windshield. Why not just leave your wallet in the cupholder while you're at it.

Dear Joel,

My beanbag has just started sliding. I shall follow your lead. Thank you.

david

Thank-you. I have had my bean bag for over a year now. It doesn't slide around yet, but when it starts too I will know what to do.

pass this on to nascar

I remember that film from High School Health class.

They said it's always a a good idea to clean your beanbag regularly if you want Sally to agree to go with you to the dance.

It is as valuable tip as OP's. Wax the dash might not be good either.

Yeah, and that Armorall stuff is out, too.

Thanks.

I guess you did not hear what Sally was doing down at the docks. You would have known that "they" were better ignored.

Great tip, Thanks