How to clean and condition leather car seats
Clean first, then feed. Highveld heat dries leather fast — this is how to keep it soft and uncracked.
40 minBeginner5 steps
Modern car leather has a protective top coat. Dirt and body oils sit on that coat, and if they are not cleaned off they wear it down and the leather underneath dries and cracks — fastest on the side bolsters you slide over every day. Clean gently, then condition with a natural product, and the leather stays supple and matte rather than shiny and greasy.
- 1
Vacuum the seams
Use a soft brush tool. Grit trapped in the seams and creases is abrasive every time you sit down.
- 2
Clean with Pure Cabin
Spray onto the soft brush or a microfibre rather than the seat, work gently over one section at a time, and wipe off the lifted dirt straight away.
Bay tip · Perforated (ventilated) seats: spray onto the towel only, so no liquid gets into the holes.
- 3
Let it dry
Give the surface a few minutes to dry fully before conditioning.
- 4
Feed the leather
Put a small amount of Leather Feed on the applicator and work it in thinly, one panel at a time. Leave it for about five minutes.
- 5
Buff to a matte finish
Buff off any excess with a clean microfibre. Healthy leather looks satin, not shiny, and should not feel greasy.
Common mistakes
- Using all-purpose cleaners or wet wipes on leather
- Too much conditioner, leaving a greasy, dust-attracting film
- Soaking perforated seats
- Using leather products on suede or Alcantara — they need their own care