How To Clean Leather Car Seats

Leather seats look phenomenal from the start, but how do you keep them looking great over the years? The truth is that leather seats can easily become cracked and discolored with improper maintenance, so proper leather seat care is essential! And the good news is that learning how to clean leather car seats is simple and easy. We’d love to show you how to take care of your car like a pro, so let’s get started.

Your Leather Seat Care Toolbox

If you have a car with leather seats in Chicago or New Lenox, it’s worth investing in a few tools of the trade. While you can customize your kit as you get more comfortable with the DIY detailing process, here are a few options to get you started:

• Leather Cleaner
• Leather Conditioner
• Soft Bristle Cleaning Brush
• Clean Microfiber Towel or Cloth
• Vacuum Cleaner

If you’re not sure what’s right for your vehicle, feel free to drop by our parts department. Our team can make recommendations that will work best for your specific car.

The Cleaning and Conditioning Process 

Next up, you’ll go through a two-part leather seat care process. First, we’ll go over how to clean leather car seats to remove dirt and debris. Then, we’ll talk about how to condition them to prevent dryness and cracks in the Hammond sun.

Cleaning Leather Car Seats

1. Grab your upholstery attachment and your vacuum. Vacuum up any crumbs or dirt that you can see, and get into the nooks and crannies for a thorough cleaning.
2. Use a dry microfiber to buff the seat. This will pick up any smaller particles that the vacuum may have missed. You can use the soft brush to gently unstick dried mud or any other persistent particles.
3. Apply your leather cleaner, following the directions on the bottle. 
4. Buff off the remaining cleaner with a clean microfiber.

Cleaning Leather Car Seats

1. Now that your seats are impeccably clean, restore the moisture balance with conditioner.
2. Apply the leather conditioner, following the directions on the bottle.
3. Wipe away the excess product using a clean microfiber,
4. Let the conditioner dry completely before using the car again.

Learn More About Leather Seat Care at Sutton Ford

Now you’re an expert in how to clean leather car seats, but if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us or schedule an appointment! You’ll find Sutton Ford in Matteson, just a short drive from Hammond, and we’re always ready to help customers with more service tips and tricks.