What is the best brand of leather cleaner for vehicle leather seats?

Question

Im looking for something that will clean my truck's leather seats really well. Thanks.

Answer 1

You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner.

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils) and furniture polish contains silicones

BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather.

Saddle soap is too harsh to use on todays furniture.

A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean a whole leather sofa. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your furniture 1-2 times.

You should also follow this with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.

Dry leather needs rehydrating with water and oils and waxes should not be used as the natural oils do not dry out of leather. Wiping over with a damp cloth regularly will help to do this.

It is important to maintain a regular cleaning regime cleaning dirt off the surface regularly and inhibiting the absorption of body oils into the leather with a protector is the best way of doing this.

The alternative is a brand new product on the market called Lazy Leather. This is the latest technology in cleaning and combines an effective cleaner with a protector. It is quick and easy to use and should be used as a maintenance product once your suite has been cleaned or from new if you have just bought it.
Source(s):

www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

Answer 2

I've found a product that I've used for several years now - it's called Zymol (they make car wax and car wash soap too) and its a two part process - it has a cleaner (which is very mild and non-abrasive) and a conditioner that is like a lotion but doesn't leave a slippery mess when you're done with it. If you are looking for something just to clean and yet is safe try mixing a solution of Tide liquid (needs to be liquid, powder will be abrasive) laundry detergent and some water - probably about a 1/4 ratio and use sparingly and wipe off immedietly so the water wont stain your leather

Answer 3

I use a stuff called Autoglym interior shampoo. Good for tough staining and oil etc. But test first for colour fastness in an obscure place first . After cleaning Carplan Leather Care is good as it is in a bag inside aerosol so no propellant gas contaminates the product provides good protection and nourishment for the leather so will keep clean for longer.

Answer 4

McGuire's leather cleaner followed by their leather conditioner.

Answer 5

there's a product called saddle soap if you can find it ,it works real good,and also McGuire's makes a good cleaner and conditioner for leather also it works really good,and is easy to find also,any parts store should have it,good luck,hope this helps.