{"id":8297,"date":"2021-01-06T13:06:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carcredittampa.com\/?p=8297"},"modified":"2021-01-06T13:06:21","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:06:21","slug":"5-steps-to-clean-and-condition-your-cars-leather-upholstery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/5-steps-to-clean-and-condition-your-cars-leather-upholstery\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps to clean and condition your car\u2019s leather upholstery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZdJFChgqpcY\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Leather seating is luxurious and practical. Its buttery softness is paired with rugged durability. If taken care of, it can continue to remain soft and flexible as it ages. But if neglected, it can stiffen and crack.<\/p>\n<p>Refreshing your car\u2019s interior extends the life and value of your vehicle. According to Kelley Blue Book, well-maintained leather-appointed vehicles sell for considerably more than those with cloth interiors.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not planning to sell your car anytime soon, maintaining the integrity of your leather upholstery can help make every drive more comfortable and luxurious.<\/p>\n<p>Before you clean your car\u2019s interior, you first have to choose the right cleanser for your upholstery. A cleaner that might bring cloth upholstery back to life could damage leather \u2014 and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to properly clean and preserve your leather upholstery:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8308 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/di-uploads-pod18.dealerinspire.com\/carcreditinc\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Car-Credit-Cuida-Tu-Carro-5-pasos-para-limpiar-y-acondicionar-la-tapicer\u00eda-de-cuero-de-tu-coche-YouTube-1-300x181.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Vacuum<\/h3>\n<p>When vacuuming up any dirt or debris from your seats, be careful not to scratch leather upholstery. Your best bet is to have a vacuum dedicated to car care.<\/p>\n<p>Our favorite powerhouse vacuum made for the job is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/357WZGn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>ThisWorks portable car vacuum<\/u><\/a>. It\u2019s lightweight, has a HEPA filter, and even plugs into your vehicle\u2019s 12-volt outlet for quick charging. Keep it in your car for easy, on-the-go cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8310 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/di-uploads-pod18.dealerinspire.com\/carcreditinc\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screenshot-27-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Step #2: Apply leather cleaner<\/h3>\n<p>Spray your leather cleaner of choice onto a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bcFI2y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>soft horse-hair brush<\/u><\/a>. We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rRNmp7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner<\/u><\/a>. Removing dirt and grime not only freshens the look and feel of your interior, but it also primes the leather to soak up any conditioner you use after clean-up. Pro tip: Always wear <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ngHUsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>gloves<\/u><\/a> to protect your skin when working with cleansers.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step #3: Create a lather<\/h3>\n<p>Using the brush, gently scrub the leather to activate suds. This will create a rich lather.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #4: Wipe off dirt and excess suds<\/h3>\n<p>Using a white or lightly colored <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35e17Vb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>microfiber towel<\/u><\/a>, clean off dirt and any extra cleaner. The lighter the towel, the easier it is to see how much dirt you\u2019ve pulled out of the leather. This is especially helpful when cleaning dark upholstery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8312 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/di-uploads-pod18.dealerinspire.com\/carcreditinc\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screenshot-28-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Step #5: Protect with leather conditioner<\/h3>\n<p>Applying\u00a0a layer of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35ceEMV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>leather conditioner<\/u><\/a> adds a barrier between it and any future dirt or spills. It also acts like sunscreen, guarding against sun damage. Apply the leather conditioner with an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MBmk57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>applicator pad<\/u><\/a> or microfiber cloth, being careful to spread it evenly over the surface. Let it dry naturally or wipe it with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n<p>You can use this same easy process to clean and reinvigorate any leather surface in your car, including door panels or the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Schedule leather upholstery care into your monthly cleaning routine. For quick cleanups in between deep cleans, keep <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38eUELC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>leather conditioning wipes<\/u><\/a> handy in your glove compartment or center console.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8316\" src=\"https:\/\/di-uploads-pod18.dealerinspire.com\/carcreditinc\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screenshot-30-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff Leather seating is luxurious and practical. Its buttery softness is paired with rugged durability. If taken care of, it can continue to remain soft and flexible as it ages. But if neglected, it can stiffen and crack. Refreshing your car\u2019s interior extends the life and value of your vehicle. According to Kelley Blue Book, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8312,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[262],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8297"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8297"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8297\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carcredittampa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}