HOW TO CLEAN LEATHER CAR SEATS?

Use COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

Always do a patch test on a small leather area before you purchase any commercial product. Avoid using the product if you see any colour-fading, staining or other issues.

There are many excellent leather cleaning products available and some less-so-great ones. Avoid silicone, wax, and oil-based products. Use products sparingly. You don’t need much to give your skin a thorough clean.

These steps will help you clean your leather seats.

• Use an upholstery attachment to vacuum the seats. This will remove any potential abrasive dirt or dust.
• Follow the instructions on the container to apply the product.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the seats. You should only use enough water to get rid of all the cleaner, but not too much.
• Allow the seats to dry naturally.
• To give your seats a glossy and smooth look, you can use a conditioner. Apply the conditioner to the seats by massaging it in circular motions. Sunscreen can be added to some conditioners to prevent sunburn.

Leather wipes are a great option for a quick clean. These wipes are often sold in auto parts shops. These cleaners and conditioners are great. These should not be relied upon alone. These are primarily for maintenance, not regular cleaning.

You can wipe the seats with a soft cloth or a leather brush. Because they can be very abrasive, leather cleaning brushes are often avoided. Because the bristles are strong enough to clean heavy materials, they can be used safely.

You can clean your car seats with commercial products by following the directions and using a gentle touch. It is not only easy to clean but also very easy to damage. These are just a few additional tips:

• If the container does not specify otherwise, it is best to dilute any product you use.
• You can clean small areas of your seats if they are extremely dirty. Continue to do this until you get the desired results.
• You may have leather spots that will remain permanently stained if you don’t clean your car often. If areas cannot be cleaned, don’t scrub too hard.
• It would be best if you did not attempt to clean the seats in a pre-owned vehicle’s interior.

PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME

You don’t need a lot of products from the store to clean leather seats. You can clean leather seats with household items or do-it-yourself methods. These are some household items that you can use for cleaning your car seats.

Laundry detergent

Cleaning the car’s seats can be difficult because it may be harder to reach certain leather parts. The best thing about laundry detergent is that it makes cleaning easier and takes less time. These are the steps to follow if laundry detergent is used for car cleaning:

• To remove any crumbs, dust or debris that might have been left on your seats, use a vacuum. To avoid damaging the leather, use an upholstery brush attachment. Remember to use an upholstery brush attachment because crumbs tend to accumulate between the cushioned and backrest.
• One spray bottle should be filled with water and one teaspoon of detergent. Fill another spray container with warm water.
• Spray the detergent-included bottle on your seats. Use a soft cloth to scrub the seats and rinse off with warm water.
• Allow airing dry.

Vinegar

Vinegar can be used to clean leather seats. This DIY method is great for cleaning your seats. These steps will help you clean your seats with vinegar.

• Fill 3/4 of the spray bottle with vinegar, and fill the rest with warm water.
• Spray the seat starting at 20 cm.
• Use a damp cloth to rub the solution into your seat gently.
• To clean the seats, spray them with warm water.
• Allow airing dry.

After cleaning your seats, apply a leather conditioner to protect them from heat. Allow the seats to air dry for 12 hours. It should be kept shaded to protect the leather from UV rays.

Keep your home clean

Leather seats should be cleaned regularly. Leather is porous and absorbs oil easily. This applies to your skin as well. Leather seats can quickly get dirty because of this.

You should set aside time each month to clean them always to look new. To avoid staining, immediately clean up any spilt liquid.

People mistakenly believe leather seats are hard to maintain when this is not the case. It may seem like a lot of work, but it’s really about how to avoid damaging your leather seats.

You can get the clean you want by simply wiping your seats with warm water and vinegar. It’s about creating a routine and paying attention to your seats.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR CLEAN?

You can take steps to reduce the cleaning up if you have children frequently in your car.

• Make sure your child uses the right car seat.
• To protect your car’s seat material, place a quality car seat protector underneath it before you buckle your child in. You can buy waterproof protectors online. (link below)
• Once safely reached your destination, check if your child spilt any liquids on the seat protector. If the child has spilt anything, take the car seat off and clean the seat protector. This will make sure nothing gets stuck and make it easier to clean later.