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You can use an ease out. They have a reverse threaded end that will grab the inside of the seat and unscrew the seat. I rarely have to use these for faucet seats. If you have a good set of seat wrenches and tap it on the back gently to set it deeper in the seat it gets them out without stripping. Some people try flat head screw drivers,but just strip the seats most of the time.
You should make sure you can purchase new seats for your faucet before you try to remove the old ones. Once you have the new seats in your hand you can try different tools you may have around to see what fits best to remove the old seat. Remember most seats are made of brass which is soft and easy to strip. You have to get a good bite on them to get them to come out. Good luck.