How to Maintain Your Stroller

UPPAbaby strollers require regular user maintenance to maintain high performance. No special equipment is required and you can do all this at home!

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UPPAbaby MINU V3 bumper bar in Saddle with brown leather-look cover, on a white background.
UPPAbaby replacement bumper bar in black leather for Vista/Cruz stroller

Cleaning the Leather Handle Bar and the Bumber Bar

  • Cleaning and conditioning of the leather is recommended only when needed to extend the life of the leather and contribute to the quality of its appearance.

  • SURFACE DIRT: Most surface dirt can be removed by gently wiping with a clean, damp cloth. Do not dry in the sun.

  • SCUFFS: Lightly rub scuffs with your fingers. Often the natural oils in the leather will help buff out small scuffs.

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Cleaning the frame

  • Clean frame with a damp cloth and mild detergent; dry thoroughly. DO NOT use abrasives.

  • If parts of the stroller frame have been exposed to saltwater, we recommend the parts are rinsed with fresh (tap) water as soon as possible to avoid corrosion.

  • Always make sure to dry the frame if is wet.

  • A magic eraser is a great tool to remove scratches or scuffs on your stroller frame
UPPAbaby Minu V3 stroller base frame in Jake (black), shown with seat and canopy removed on a white background.
UPPAbaby Ridge replacement base frame (stroller chassis)

Maintaining the frame

  • Do not put excess weight on the stroller frame by hanging shopping bags off of the handlebar, the stroller basket distributes the pressure on the stroller more efficiently!

  • Noticing a squeak in your stroller frame? Try using a bit of oil / lubricant on the hinges of your stroller to keep it in tip-top condition

  • Make sure you are folding your stroller correctly to avoid scratches along the front bumper!

Cleaning the fabrics

  • At our Tune Up events, we use a mild, eco spray cleaner to treat stains in the fabrics.

  • The canopy, seat and basket fabric can all be removed from the stroller and are machine washable.

  • If you are machine washing your fabrics, put them on a delicates wash with a mild detergent and lie flat away from direct sunlight to dry.

  • You can push the seat part of your fabric inside out (in the picture) to hoover out all of those hidden crumbs.

Maintaining your wheels

  • All 4 of the wheels on your stroller can be removed. The best way to clean them is to take them off and steep them in the sink to remove any dirt.

  • To remove more stubborn dirt, give them a good scrub after they have been steeping.

  • Make sure to hoover out any dirt & sand that may get into the part of the stroller frame where your wheels are. Any debris present can hinder the performance of your brake.

  • After cleaning your wheels, pop a bit of oil / lubricant on the spokes of your wheels to keep them in good condition.

Are there cracks forming on your wheels? Find replacement wheels here.

Looking for Replacement Parts?

Visit our dedicated UPPAbaby repairs page here.