Getting sweat/gel out of a head rest?

Might sound like a horrible idea, and if so, why....but what about taking off the cover, hand washing/drying it, and re-installing it?

Thanks

-Emt1581

Use steam and apc.

Let your soul glo

Wear a hoodie up
I have told my wife to do so, to keep her hair products off the seats

https://www.americanmuscle.com/sideless-seat-cover-headrest-ford-oval-logo.html
Alterum Sideless Seat Cover w/ Head Rest - Ford Oval Logo (79-17 All)
$29.99

You could just use the vinyl head rest cover.