How to Clean Leather Car Seats

The leather upholstery in your vehicle adds an extra level of sophistication and luxury, and it’s important to follow proper leather seat care in order to maintain the quality of your car’s interior. Learn all about how to clean leather car seats in this guide from the Motorwerks MINI. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our service team for further advice. 

Step-By-Step: How to Clean Dirty Leather Car Seats

Knowing how to clean leather car seats will not only keep the upholstery looking its best, but it will also help protect it from damage over time. Keep your leather seats clean and supple by following these leather seat care steps:

1. Vacuum the cabin of your vehicle, specifically concentrating on the seat crevices to capture dust, dirt, and debris.
2. Apply a pH-neutral cleaning solution to the leather upholstery, taking care to avoid perforations.
3. Gently massage the leather upholstery with a microfiber cloth or soft-bristled brush.
4. Once clean, apply a leather conditioner to the seats, working it in with a clean microfiber cloth. This helps to prevent cracking in the leather.
5. Allow the conditioner to dry, and buff the leather with another clean microfiber cloth.

Leather Seat Care Products

What specific leather seat care products should you use? A colorless, damp rag can be used to lightly dust your car seats, while a leather cleaner or warm water and a bit of soap would be ideal for a more thorough wash. Your owner’s manual will likely have some recommendations, or you can always consult our parts center near Minnetonka for recommendations on how to clean car seats. However, you should always avoid the following when cleaning leather car seats:

• Sharp objects that may scratch
• Household cleaner
• Dark cloths
• Detergents
• Furniture polish

Additional Leather Care Tips

Now that you know the basics of how to clean dirty leather car seats, keep these tips in mind:

1. Keep your vehicle stocked with a travel bottle of leather cleaning solution and clean microfiber cloths. They will come in handy if you’re on the roads in and around Minneapolis and need to do a quick cleaning.
2. Park your car in a garage as often as possible. Extreme temperatures negatively impact your leather seats, so temperature control can help preserve the life of your leather.
3. The sun has the potential to bleach and damage leather, so park in shaded locations when running errands around St Louis Park.

Connect with Motorwerks MINI for More Leather Seat Care Tips

If you have further questions on how to clean car seats or need information on other car care tasks, Motorwerks MINI is here to help. Take advantage of our interior and exterior detailing special and make sure to keep tabs on our rotating parts specials. We’re here to help you keep you vehicle always looking great and running at peak performance levels. 

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