How to clean dirty greasy grimey leather seats??
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Clay L
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We had good luck cleaning the leather seats in our Honda with Windex Multitask.
Like you we found that a purported leather cleaner didn't work very well.
We also then did a clean water rinse followed by an application of a leather conditioner.
Like you we found that a purported leather cleaner didn't work very well.
We also then did a clean water rinse followed by an application of a leather conditioner.
Karl
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Get some Lexol. It contains cleaners AND special oils to keep the leather soft and supple. Several treatments may be required, and don't be too conservative with it. Get it good and damp and let sit for a while before rubbing (gently) with a soft cloth. DO NOT use anything abrasive as it will remove the lacquer, yes lacquer, final finish. The Magic Eraser is abrasive in spite of claims to the contrary.
Karl
Moderator Emeritus
As Clay mentioned, Windex Multi-task Wipes may help, but DO follow up with Lexol. The wipes are basically a very dilute (5%) solution of Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) and water, and could dry out the leather if used excessively; therefore, the Lexol.
Bob Zambenini
Well-known member
Jackliz said:
Don't know if you call our seats 'leather' or not. They are the Flexsteel.
Anyway, Joyce was at an FMCA years ago and at the Flexsteel booth she asked the rep how they kept the seats in showroom white with people sitting in them all day. He smiled and said I will whisper a little secret in your ear. We use baby wipes.
Since then that is all I have every used. Just a few baby wipes and they come out great.
Bob
Chet18013
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My solution has been to but on sheepskin covers before they get dirty. Then send the covers to the cleaners. I've found this works real well.
Chet
Chet
Clay L
Well-known member
Karl said:
Karl,
The stuff we used wasn't wipes, but a solution in a spray bottle. Not the old Windex though. It comes in orange (doesn't everything?) and lime I think. I can't tell any difference between the two - except for smell.
Clay
Karl
Moderator Emeritus
In that case, it has between .1 and 1% ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether in addition to the 3-7% isopropanol and water. Not much different; same recommendation of follow-up with Lexol..
2006F350
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Unscented baby wipes works wonders on leather also.
Larry
Larry
Clay L
Well-known member
Karl said:
Karl, I don't want to be argumentative about this, but the stuff seems to work much better than alcohol and a simple solvent would indicate.
The Windex web site FAQ says it contains :
"What ingredients are in Windex? Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaners?
Windex? Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaners contain detergents, solvents, fragrance, Ammonia-D?, and alcohol. They should not be used if ammonia is not recommended for use on surface."
Clay
Karl
Moderator Emeritus
Clay,
Just going by what the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) says. They're required, by law, to list all materials and approximate qty's. Proprietary formulae need not be stated, but must be listed. SC Johnson provides a link to them on their own site.
Just going by what the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) says. They're required, by law, to list all materials and approximate qty's. Proprietary formulae need not be stated, but must be listed. SC Johnson provides a link to them on their own site.
