Stylish as they are, leather car seats require constant care.
Though leather car seats generally repel stains better than cloth seats, liquids that set into natural leather can be tough to remove. Remember, leather is skin; therefore, an excess of dirt, oil or ultraviolet rays can damage it. Don't wait until your car's leather is stained to start cleaning -- prevent set-in stains, cracking and fading by regularly cleaning and conditioning your car's seats.
Instructions
1. Apply corn starch to fresh oil-based stains, such as those from food, skin or hair. Rub the corn starch into the stain with your fingertips, allowing it to absorb the oil. Vacuum up the debris with a hand-held vacuum. Use talcum powder if corn starch isn't on hand.
2. Dab the edges of a water stain with a moist sponge. Water only stains leather via the points of demarcation -- the dark line around the perimeter of the stain. Eliminate this unsightly line by gently dampening it with a sponge and absorbing the excess moisture with a clean, dry cloth. Use only lint-free cloths, such as those made of microfiber.
3. Tackle other types of stains with a mild detergent solution, such as all-natural dish soap, and a damp cloth. Gently blot the stain with a cloth that has been dipped in water and detergent. Blot the stain again with a cloth moistened with water only, and then dry the excess with a clean cloth.
4. Remove mold or mildew stains with a solution of half water and half rubbing alcohol. Rub the affected area with a moistened cloth and blot dry with a clean cloth -- this method may also work for ink stains, if the stain is fresh.
5. Scrub dirt-based stains with a dry tooth brush to remove excess crust or debris. After the excess has been removed, proceed to clean the stain with a mild detergent solution. Remember, the key to cleaning leather is keeping the cloth moist, not soaked.
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