How to Clean Leather Car Seats

Did you recently buy a new Chevy with leather seats in Monroe and now you want to know how to clean leather car seats? Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe can help. Leather seats look and feel more luxurious than cloth, but they require routine care to keep the upholstery in good condition for many years. Learn more about leather seat care here, and if you have questions, contact us.

Tips For Leather Seat Care

Follow these simple steps, and soon you’ll know how to clean leather car seats and keep your car looking great on Matthews roads.

1. Start with a thorough vacuuming of the crevices of your seats to remove any dirt, dust, or debris from your leather car seats.
2. Then,apply a pH-neutral cleaning solution to your leather upholstery. Be sure to avoid getting any liquid cleaner into the perforations.
3. Use a clean microfiber cloth and a soft-bristled brush to clean the leather upholstery carefully.
4. Once you’ve cleaned the seats, apply an approved leather conditioner and gently work it in using a clean, dry, microfiber cloth. Let the conditioner dry completely, and then buff it in with another clean microfiber cloth. Using a leather conditioner helps to keep your seats soft and supple and helps avoid unsightly cracking.

What Cleaning Products to Use for Leather Seat Care?

Always use a colorless, damp rag to lightly dust your car seats before you drive around Waxhaw. For a more thorough cleaning, use warm water with a bit of gentle soap or a specially made leather cleaner to wipe the seats down. Check your owner’s manual for any specific leather cleaner recommendations. No matter which cleaner you choose, these are some products to avoid using on your leather seats:

What Products Should You Avoid?

The following list includes products that can damage your leather upholstery and should never be used for leather seat care:

• Household cleaner
• Furniture polish
• Sharp cleaning instruments that can rough up the leather upholstery
• Dark cloths that may bleed color onto your leather upholstery
• Harsh detergents

Additional Leather Seat Care Tips

1. Try to keep a travel bottle of leather cleaning solution and a clean microfiber cloth in your vehicle at all times to help you keep your seats clean of spills, dust, and debris.
2. Store your new Chevrolet in your Weddington garage as much as possible. Avoiding extreme temperatures will help preserve the life of your leather car seats.
3. When out running errands, watch for shaded parking spots in Monroe. Parking in the shade can help prevent sun bleaching, cracking, and other damage.

Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe is at Your Service

Now that you understand more about how to clean leather car seats, contact the service department at Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe if you need assistance. You can make an appointment online as well. Check out our service specials and give us a call today!