Leather seats are usually pricier than fabric seats and are often preferred by people who like to give their car’s interior a luxurious look. Naturally, this extra cost demands better maintenance when it comes to keeping the seats tidy. Today, we will find out how to remove stains from leather car seats without compromising the look and condition of the leather.
When searching for an answer to this question, you will be given many suggestions and search engines will lead you to many car care brands, but the most effective or the best way to clean leather seats is pretty simple, really.
Here’s a step by step guide for removing leather seat stains:
Before applying the cleaning solution, use a car vacuum to remove all the dirt stuck on and between the leather car seats. But be careful, you don’t want to put scratches on the leather. Car vacuums are among the essential things for car interior cleaning. Using an air compressor to blow dirt stuck between seat cracks is also a good idea.
The second step is to apply a cleaning solution to the dirty part of your leather car seat. You can buy a cleaning solution or make one yourself. The process of making a cleaning solution is pretty simple.
You can make the solution using either of the following methods:
After making any of these solutions, put them in a spray bottle. Remember, using cleaners with bleach or ammonia can damage car seats. Please avoid them. Moreover, be careful with the water usage, excessively spraying the cleaning solution on leather seats and using a large amount of water to wipe it off can also damage leather seats.
Once done, wipe the solution with a dry cloth and then dry the seat thoroughly with a dry towel. The dry towel soaks in all kinds of moisture or leftover water that can damage the seats.
To be sure, spray the cleaning solution only on the affected area and use a soft brush to see if the stains are easy to remove that way. If it works and the car leather stays in good condition, apply it over the entire seat. If the stains are too stubborn to come off, let the cleaning solution remain on the seat for a while before brushing. Use a soft-bristled brush and always brush the seats gently.
After brushing the affected area, use a damp cloth and some water to rub off the solution and wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths are the best when it comes to drying leather seats. Keep rubbing till the seat is totally dry.
Buying good quality leather conditioner is extremely important to keep your car seats in pristine condition. After cleaning your car, apply the leather conditioner on the car seats – this is an extra protection shield and protects your car seat from cracking and restricts the fading of colours.
You must use a leather conditioner, especially if your car seats are light in colour.
Keeping a car leather seat cleaning kit is also useful and can help you keep all the cleaning products in one place.
Usually, people who seek to remove pen ink from leather seats are parents. After children leave their artistic talent on your car seats, the best way to remove pen ink stains from leather seats is as follows:
That is all you need to know about removing stains from car leather seats. Here is a list of must-have car cleaning products that you must keep at home.
Remember, removing stains from leather car seats is also eminent to keep your car’s interior protected. It helps to retain your car’s value. You can sell it for a better price than a visibly old and unkempt car. Check out these used cars in the UAE to get a better idea of used car prices in your Emirate.
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