How to Clean Leather Car Seats

Many Cary drivers prefer leather seats in their cars. Leather car seats feel more comfortable and luxurious than cloth ones, but require more care to keep the leather upholstery in good condition. If you want to know how to clean leather car seats, read on. These are some leather seat care tips from Hendrick Cadillac Cary. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

Tips on Leather Seat Care

Follow the tips below to get your leather car seats cleaned, conditioned, and looking like brand new again for your drives around Morrisville. You will need a vacuum, a soft-bristled brush, an approved car leather cleaner, clean microfiber cloths, and a leather conditioner. Here’s how to clean leather car seats without damaging the material:

1. First, vacuum the crevices of your car seats to remove any dirt, dust, or debris.
2. Once all debris is gone from the crevices, apply a pH-neutral leather car seat cleaner to your leather upholstery. If you have perforated leather seats, try to avoid getting any liquid cleaner into the perforations.
3. Using a microfiber cloth or soft-bristled brush, gently work the leather seat cleaner into the seats to clean the leather upholstery.
4. Once your seats are clean, rub an approved leather conditioner into your seats and gently work it in using a clean microfiber cloth. When the conditioner is dry, buff it in using another clean microfiber cloth. A leather conditioner will help keep your seats soft and supple and keep cracks from forming.

What Products Are Safe to Use As Leather Car Seat Cleaners?

Use a colorless, simple damp rag to dust your car seats between more thorough cleaning sessions. For more thorough cleaning, use warm water with just a drop of mild soap or an approved car leather cleaner to wipe down your seats. Check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations. Regardless of which leather seat cleaner you choose, avoid using these products on your leather seats:

Products to Avoid Using On Leather Seats

• Household cleaner
• Dark cloths that may bleed into your upholstery
• Sharp objects that may poke or scratch your leather
• Furniture polish
• Harsh detergents

Additional Leather Seat Care Tips

• As you drive around Apex, keep a small travel bottle of leather cleaning solution and a clean microfiber cloth in your new Cadillac in the event of any spills.
• Store your car in a garage or a shaded parking spot as much as possible, and avoid exposing your seats to extreme temperatures.
• Always be on the lookout for shaded parking spots in Durham. Parking in the shade may prevent sun bleaching and damage to your leather car seats.
• If you’re using a new type of leather seat cleaner for the first time, test it out on a small square of your upholstery in a non-visible area. Check the spot for discoloration or bleaching; if it doesn’t alter your upholstery in the test area, you’ll know it’s safe to use on the rest of your seats.
• Work slowly and in small sections when you clean your seats. This way, you can better control the amount of cleaner you put on your seats and it won’t have time to saturate in any one area before you can reach it.

Hendrick Cadillac Cary is at Your Service

To find out more about how to clean leather car seats or get help determining if a specific car leather cleaner is safe to use, connect with the service department at Hendrick Cadillac Cary. We are always at your service. You might want to browse our service and parts specials to see if you can save some money on your next service appointment. Reach out to us today and let us know how we can help!