Tips to Clean and Maintain Leather Interior Of Car
"Leather interiors are a sign of luxury to many people so they prefer cars with leather interiors. Moreover, choosing leather seating means maintenance is a must!"
Leather interiors are a sign of luxury to many people so they prefer cars with leather interiors. Moreover, choosing leather seating means maintenance is a must!
Here are some basic steps for cleaning and maintaining the leather interior of your car:
Vacuum and or dust
Begin by vacuuming up any loose debris and dirt. Your leather seats have many crevices and these will likely collect dust, debris, dirt, and if you have passengers, food particles.
You’ll want to use a brush attachment or a dusting mitt to clear away all the dust so your cleaner will penetrate deeply.
If it’s been a while between cleanings your seats will have certainly picked up some unwelcome travelers, and trying to clean the seats without removing them will just rub them around.
Clean
Always choose a leather cleaner with non-toxic ingredients to wipe down your seats.
You can also use a combination of vinegar and water, or Castile soap and warm water if you can’t find an environmentally-friendly cleaner.
Moreover, never use ammonia or bleach, as they will ruin the leather.
Avoid using cleaner or water, because you could end up soaking the leather and causing permanent staining.
Wipe dry
Use a clean, dry microfiber towel to wipe away any excess moisture.
The seats will remain somewhat damp to the touch unless they have been coated.
Remember to wipe away excess water or cleaner, so there’s no staining.
Condition
Once your seats are clean and dry, it’s time to condition the leather.
Leather often loses some of its oils due to cracking and dry conditions.
Conditioning puts oils back into the leather to keep them supple and healthy.
A good leather conditioner will keep the leather moist which prevents cracking, while also providing UV protection to maintain the color.
Moreover, a conditioner containing natural ingredients will work better than one with synthetics.
Also, try to avoid using petroleum or waxes, as they will cause the leather to appear greasy or become dull.
Keep out of the sun
Once you’ve conditioned your seats, you’ll want to keep them out of sunlight.
The conditioner needs to sit on the seats for an hour, so avoid anything coming in contact with the seats during this time.
Once they’re dry, give them a good buff with another clean microfiber cloth and wipe away any additional dirt or grime.
Consult the manual
Always remember to consult your car manual first. They might have suggestions on specific brands to use or have instructions on how to properly clean the leather.
Make sure you flip through the manual first before you start cleaning.
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