Owning leather seats in a car can be both a blessing and a burden for the owner. On one hand, high-quality leather looks very luxurious, has a unique smell, and is soft, smooth, and comfortable. But on the other hand, like any other leather product, car seats require a lot of time and money to maintain.
If you don’t make an effort to keep that layer of leather intact and clean, it will become rough, smelly, and deteriorate significantly. The question here is how to keep car leather seats looking their best? Of course, you can take your car to a premium car wash for detailed care, but that can be extremely expensive. Or you can buy specialized leather cleaning products, but they may require special tools and accompanying instructions. If you want to clean leather seats affordably and feasibly, check out the solution below.
The necessary materials
Luckily, you can find everything you need in the kitchen, bathroom, or garage. First, you’ll need something to hold the cleaning solution, such as a bucket or a spray bottle, depending on what you have. A spray bottle can make the use easier, but a bucket or basin works just as well. You’ll also need two towels along with a clean towel for drying. Don’t forget to bring the vacuum cleaner into the car to remove small debris clinging to the seat before cleaning.
All you need is a little warm, clean water and some Castile soap or any dishwashing soap. Just make sure the cleaning agent you use doesn’t contain skin-corrosive chemicals like ammonia or bleach, to avoid damaging your leather seats.
How to clean your leather seats
Once you have all the materials and tools, you can mix the cleaning solution with water and start cleaning.
1. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris from your leather seats.
2. In a bucket or spray bottle, mix five parts warm, clean water with one part Castile soap/dishwashing soap.
3. If using a bucket, wet a cloth with the solution and gently clean the seat surface. If using a spray bottle, spray the solution directly onto the seat, then wipe with a cloth.
4. Use a second cloth wetted with water to wipe the seat again.
5. Use a clean towel to dry the seat.
Use the cleaning solution and water sparingly. If water soaks into the seat, it will cause the seat to become waterlogged and eventually damaged over time.
Remember, leather seats can stain very quickly and easily, so try to clean any stains as quickly as possible to prevent them from sticking to your seats.
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