7 Easy Ways to Clean Leather Car Seats

Keep your leather car seats in pristine condition with some of the tricks in this article.

Leather car seats add a touch of luxury to your car. Of course, leather car seats are expensive, so you need to take care of them. Here's how to clean leather car seats so they look good and last longer.

1. First, vacuum the chair carefully to clean dirt from the crevices. Next, apply the cleaning solution on your leather car seat. Do not use bleach or ammonia-based cleansers as they can damage the skin. You can use a commercial leather cleaner, or you can make your own cleanser. Mix warm water with liquid dish soap in a bucket. Use a ratio of 5 parts water to 1-part soap. Wet a cloth with the cleaning solution and clean the seat surface. Do not saturate the leather by cleaning the upholstery with too much water. Water can seep into the seams and into the pillow. Excess water can also stain the skin. Wipe clean with a second wet cloth. Dry thoroughly with a towel.
2. Another DIY idea for cleaning skin: Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/4 cup vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray on the seat, let sit for five minutes and wash off.
3. The best way to clean leather upholstery is to prevent stains. If your car seat is stained, the leather must be cleaned immediately!
4. Toothpaste can also be used to clean leather car seats covers. Apply non-gel toothpaste on the dirty area. Use a soft toothbrush to scrub the stains. Wipe the stain with a clean cloth and then dry with a towel.
5. In addition to toothpaste, it turns out that lemon and cream of tartar can also be used to clean car seats. Use a mixture of lemon and cream of tartar only on light coatings, as lemon has a bleaching effect. Mix equal parts lemon and cream of tartar into a paste. Apply it to the dirty area and leave it on for 30 minutes. Use a damp sponge to remove the paste.
6. Acetone or alcohol: Dip a cotton swab in nail polish remover or alcohol to clean the stain. Once you've removed the stain, clean the area with a solution of liquid soap and warm water. Wipe with a clean cloth.
7. Baking soda powder: This cleanser is great for removing oil and grease stains. Sprinkle on the dirty area and rub with a damp cloth. Leave it for a few hours or overnight. The soda will absorb the oil. Wipe the powder with a soft cloth. Follow with a damp cloth to remove residue, and dry with a towel.

Once your upholstery is clean, apply a leather conditioner that contains sunscreen to prevent the skin from cracking and dulling. Conditioner also makes the skin resistant to stains and gives a shiny appearance. Knowing how to clean leather will extend the life of your car seats and make them look like new.