Best way to Safely Clean your leather seats | DIY Clean and Condition

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Leather seats are fantastic, but you need to properly care for them to make sure they look there best for years to come. In today's video, I will show you how to safely clean and protest your leather. I will also show you how to deal with perforated leather seats and how to keep the perforations clean and unclogged. Now there are many ways to clean leather. You can use brushes, drill brushes, steam, etc... But for this video I wanted to focus on the easiest and safest way to clean and protect your leather seats without any expensive equipment. ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - Best way to Safely Clean your leather seats
1:01 - Types of Leather
3:05 - Dirty Leather Seat Cleaning
4:56 - How to clean your leather seats
5:15 - Leather Cleaning Tools and Brushes
6:26 - Prepare your leather seats
7:01 - What not to do
7:28 - Cleaning leather seats
14:00 - How to condition and protect leather
17:05 - Final Thoughts
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  • @dirtlifemagazine
    @dirtlifemagazine Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I just picked up a 2012 Ford Escape with leather seats. I'm going to try this.

  • @MagicMikesDetailing
    @MagicMikesDetailing Жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Make it look easy. Thank you

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart91462 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks Josh 👍😁

  • @jbrooker78
    @jbrooker782 жыл бұрын

    You could always sand down the crevice tool edges to prevent it from doing any damage to the leather :)

  • @DavidRuiz-nb9fh
    @DavidRuiz-nb9fh2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always!

  • @hartlanddetailer5670
    @hartlanddetailer56702 жыл бұрын

    An Old School Tool for cleaning leather is Woolite. Dilute 4:1, spray onto seat, then use a Color Lock Brush as Josh did. Saves $$$, but it is a very mild soap, recommended by some manufacturers. "Keep It Simple Stupid" KISS!

  • @Jay_P86
    @Jay_P869 ай бұрын

    Learning so much from you!

  • @BabyBackManiac
    @BabyBackManiac14 күн бұрын

    Hey Josh, you chemical guys link went to the Lexol product. Just FYI.

  • @briandewitt163
    @briandewitt163 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video, Josh 🎉 When you show the dental tool type … tool, would it be possible to go into a perforation hole next to the clogged one and to try to push out the debris from underneath? You could have the vacuum running to try to get the debris.

  • @SweetNsourSugar118
    @SweetNsourSugar118 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing perforated seats. My new car has them and I literally hate it. They get so dirty! I’ll never make that mistake again! But I’m glad I can try to clean it better now.

  • @CocoChanelle-1

    @CocoChanelle-1

    Жыл бұрын

    Buy a leather seat cover that doesn’t have the holes.

  • @luislopez8085
    @luislopez808510 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video

  • @williamfeemster6849
    @williamfeemster6849 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos! How do you clean your Scub Ninja and Autofiber Applicator Sponges?

  • @ddautodetailing
    @ddautodetailing2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @ryanburke9655
    @ryanburke965515 күн бұрын

    This guy has the best detailing videos in the business

  • @imjoshv

    @imjoshv

    15 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @MikesAutoDetailing
    @MikesAutoDetailing2 жыл бұрын

    great job

  • @nelsonafonso1
    @nelsonafonso12 ай бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @davidhollenbeck2450
    @davidhollenbeck2450 Жыл бұрын

    Off topic but I love the traditional eagle on your arm. Old school and so sick looking.

  • @JoeDaddy69
    @JoeDaddy69 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Josh. Thanks for the awesome video once again! I ordered a brand new truck which will have leather seats. I don’t have it yet but, I was wondering if there’s anything different or anything special I should do for brand new leather seats. Thanks Josh!

  • @Assimilator702

    @Assimilator702

    6 ай бұрын

    I suggest seat covers!

  • @robertocosta7854
    @robertocosta78542 жыл бұрын

    Hi Josh, I live in a condo and i don´t have point of water or energy to clean my car. Can you do a review of the greenworks pro 60v pressure washer? There is only one in youtube and the gentleman is cleannig rocks of his castle!!!! Pleaseee!!! Thanks bro and continue the good work. Regards from Brazil!!

  • @victorpoliashov2467
    @victorpoliashov24674 ай бұрын

    I noticed all 3 links for the product link to Lexol leather kit. They bottles don’t look like what your using. Can you give links to what you actually used in video or what you currently recommend? Josh always enjoy watching your content thanks for all you do.

  • @autophile-cv621
    @autophile-cv6212 ай бұрын

    Good video Josh. One question. If the leather has a coating over it, are you actually conditioning the leather? or just dressing the coating? I'm confused.

  • @drumhead14
    @drumhead142 жыл бұрын

    What are the small hand held brushes u use. I see you using them all the time.

  • @JLin878787
    @JLin8787872 жыл бұрын

    I REALLY wish to know from you as I know you have the experience. what is the best electric pressure washer money can buy?

  • @whiskeytangofoxtrot5939
    @whiskeytangofoxtrot5939 Жыл бұрын

    Would it be of benefit to turn the air on for the seats while reapplying? I got the same style just those holes scare me fear of plugging them up

  • @pasqualepisani
    @pasqualepisani2 жыл бұрын

    Would you recommend these products for a BMW Silverstone Merino leather?

  • @w124mercedes7
    @w124mercedes78 ай бұрын

    I have 2 1987 mercedes I need to detail the interior on. What is the best leather cleaner. Leather conditioner to soften the leather and the best leather dye. I see some people say to condition the leather then dye the leather and others say to dye it first then conditioner.. what is the best way to do this. And suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. ROBERT

  • @willc2935
    @willc2935 Жыл бұрын

    can you pleasee figure out a way to correct streaking from a leather ceramic coat? there's hardly any information out there on correction and i made a nightmare of my seats using gyeon leather shield. thank you!

  • @williampinchbeck4321
    @williampinchbeck43212 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2008 corvette and I don't know if it has a coating or not! Do you know? Thanks for the video and info!! Hope you and your family are all safe and well!!!

  • @imjoshv

    @imjoshv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi William corvettes should be good to clean this way!

  • @williampinchbeck4321

    @williampinchbeck4321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@imjoshv Thanks I appreciate that!!

  • @ganja4024
    @ganja4024 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy the cleaner and dressing that you used?

  • @Manihsi
    @Manihsi9 ай бұрын

    Is it safe to using steam cleaner for leathers seats ?

  • @grandmasterkevv
    @grandmasterkevv2 жыл бұрын

    The real nightmare is when I had to remove glitter from the perforations in the leather seats lol that bigger flake glitter tho, so the pieces were the same size as the holes and would get stuck. It was not fun and took a long time lol. I also did the whole tapping the seat part cause I noticed it would help things loosen up. I only had a tooth brush and a vaccum haha

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    Don't let the glitter dripping strippers/street walkers in your ride. Problem solved.

  • @reyortiz4446
    @reyortiz444610 ай бұрын

    I have a Honda accord 2004 seats in leather .Which is the best conditioner for this car? THANKS

  • @music-wd4ed
    @music-wd4ed Жыл бұрын

    How often It is advisable to use the leather cleaner and the Conditioner ?

  • @need2knowbases459
    @need2knowbases4599 ай бұрын

    I have a Nissan sentra and the interior door has leather in and I used goof off on and I don't know how to remove the greasy sticky residue on it , do you have any idea what i should use?

  • @davidboyce6427
    @davidboyce642711 ай бұрын

    Any recommendations on removing stains from leather? It a stained drink possibility ? The vehicle is a Honda Pilot? Thanks Josh in advance 👍

  • @thalegacy6

    @thalegacy6

    11 ай бұрын

    Your manual should tell you. My lady has the Touring Pilot with leather seats, we use woolite.

  • @mutatedgenome
    @mutatedgenome2 жыл бұрын

    Links for the Technicians Choice products?

  • @MilkCurds
    @MilkCurds Жыл бұрын

    I use 303 and that stuff works like a charm paired with the interior protectant on my 2010 maxima

  • @harryh6203
    @harryh6203 Жыл бұрын

    Was trying to use the Vinyl and Hide website, does not seem to be working?

  • @TheMorrisventus
    @TheMorrisventus2 жыл бұрын

    2 weeks ago, I spilled Mango Dragon fruit from Starbucks on my 1 month old Ioniq 5... perforated.. its been cleaned, but was nightmare. Was wondering if you can make video when spill happens on perforated seats, and perhaps cleaning cushions too? Haha

  • @JJ-ud1xr

    @JJ-ud1xr

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey can you please explain how it was cleaned? I spilled protein shake on mine and now it smells. Thank you

  • @factsoverfeelings21
    @factsoverfeelings212 жыл бұрын

    Your CG link, is the Lexol link.

  • @dtna
    @dtna2 жыл бұрын

    Would you please do a video on cleaning "Alcantara"? Thnx.

  • @imjoshv

    @imjoshv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure can.

  • @johnnyvue2716

    @johnnyvue2716

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here I came across a vehicle and had to research it. End up using a soft horse brush to agitate it.

  • @millyharbinger8897

    @millyharbinger8897

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnnyvue2716 A good brand is color guard they are high knowledge in all of leather and Alcántara they also work with closely to German car manufacturers

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    Colourlock NOT Color Guard

  • @MrChuckwagon55
    @MrChuckwagon55 Жыл бұрын

    What Superclean dilution would you use on the leather? Before the dressing.

  • @Alextrendz

    @Alextrendz

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey, the dilution I use is 1:10 for stains that are not bad but worse case scenario ( if they don’t get out I use ) 1:5

  • @alok27ish
    @alok27ish Жыл бұрын

    Hi, How can I remove Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner from my leather seats and restore the original matte finish? Would using a leather cleaner be effective, or should I continue with a weekly cleaning routine and wait for the conditioner to wear off naturally over time? Additionally, would using a matte finish leather protector in the future help maintain the desired look?

  • @mikedenkinger9570

    @mikedenkinger9570

    Ай бұрын

    Go in this sequence: Leather cleaner>Hydroleather ceramic>wait three hours>leather conditioner

  • @steveandrushko75
    @steveandrushko752 жыл бұрын

    What if you have an interior sealer on all leather?

  • @nikkiau1
    @nikkiau12 жыл бұрын

    Would the air duster cans you use on keyboards be close to the same amount of pressure as the compressed air you used?

  • @PolishedMobileDetailing503

    @PolishedMobileDetailing503

    2 жыл бұрын

    Negative. Not economic. You’ll use up can after can detailing. Cheap air compressor is the best way.

  • @nikkiau1

    @nikkiau1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PolishedMobileDetailing503 Thank you!!

  • @hotwheeljames302
    @hotwheeljames3022 жыл бұрын

    Would a meguiars APC do the job to clean it then dressing it?

  • @ddautodetailing

    @ddautodetailing

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've used Meguiars APC to clean and have had no issues.

  • @joeyjimenez7027
    @joeyjimenez70272 жыл бұрын

    How do you suggest to clean and protect TESLA Faux Leather?

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    "Vegan" leather. Get advice from a fake detailer. 🎤 ⬇️

  • @vankk7356
    @vankk7356 Жыл бұрын

    How long does the protection last? And how to maintain it clean and conditioned until we have to repeat the process?

  • @Assimilator702

    @Assimilator702

    6 ай бұрын

    Use a leather touch up product between deep cleans. Keep the leather free of debris by vacuuming regularly. You’ll know when the leather needs another full cleaning.

  • @kateputerbaugh3666
    @kateputerbaugh36668 ай бұрын

    How do you recommend getting leather conditioner out of the perforated holes? Had my car detailed now they all look clogged 😢

  • @imjoshv

    @imjoshv

    8 ай бұрын

    Yea thats a pain... Just some leather cleaner and compressed air and a vacuum should do it! Next time when conditioning, start on the side of the seats where there are no perforations to get the product to soak in then move over the perforated areas and it wont clog them

  • @SOKAT559
    @SOKAT55910 ай бұрын

    Waving those hands around like Scotty kilmer 😂

  • @bayodaman
    @bayodamanАй бұрын

    Can you give an update on the products. None of them are available to buy anymore.

  • @MasrSR
    @MasrSR2 жыл бұрын

    Is it unsafe to use general dressings on "real" leather ? Let's say Silk Shine or 303

  • @miketampabay9446

    @miketampabay9446

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've been using VRP on my leather and my clients leather for years. Works great. Just make sure you buff it down or it will get sticky

  • @SDSFishing
    @SDSFishing2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Josh what would be your price range for a leather job like that be from a coupe to a large SUV. I’m starting a mobile detailing business and trying to figure out pricing.

  • @bdavel1981
    @bdavel19818 ай бұрын

    Tried to use chemical guys link and all I got is Lexol... can you provide with correct link?

  • @anthonyduran5778

    @anthonyduran5778

    4 күн бұрын

    im having the same issue

  • @matrixmulisha
    @matrixmulisha2 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a used truck and the previous owner used Armor All on the leather seats and dash. How would I remove it? Too shiny and slippery for me.

  • @chrisrefaei

    @chrisrefaei

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try APC DILUTED 10:1 (WATER:APC) or a all interior cleaner then dress the seats and dash with a satin finish dressing that has UV protection in it

  • @matrixmulisha

    @matrixmulisha

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrefaei thank you

  • @chrisrefaei

    @chrisrefaei

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matrixmulisha my pleasure o forgot to mention use 2 microfiber towels one to help spread the cleaner and the other towel get it damp then wring it out, that'll be your wipe towel. The water help neutralize the cleaner

  • @ricardobarradas5941
    @ricardobarradas5941 Жыл бұрын

    Lexol and chemical guys link are the same

  • @dlj1285
    @dlj128510 ай бұрын

    So your saying to use a conditioner that can’t actually do anything because of the coating on the leather. Got it.

  • @thman6453
    @thman64532 жыл бұрын

    Steam safe for leather?

  • @as680783

    @as680783

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Wrap a microfibre cloth around the end.

  • @veronicarios567
    @veronicarios56711 ай бұрын

    Does the compressed air blow into the little hole or it sucks it up like a vacuum?

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    It blows. You'll figure it out.

  • @veronicarios567
    @veronicarios56711 ай бұрын

    Omg yes those little holes they get full of like say crumbs 😭😭

  • @josemata3845
    @josemata38452 жыл бұрын

    That’s a 2014 it has the mono shifter

  • @TheSvoboda
    @TheSvoboda2 жыл бұрын

    Good of Keegan Bradley to stop playing golf long enough to teach us how to detail.

  • @Secret_Sun33
    @Secret_Sun3311 ай бұрын

    So weird skipping an Ad from the same channel im watching.

  • @jdresh5065
    @jdresh50658 ай бұрын

    Wondering why you’d spray directly onto seats? With all the technology etc would spray damage seats?

  • @abstreebee
    @abstreebee Жыл бұрын

    perforated leather is any detailers bane

  • @tjac4801
    @tjac4801 Жыл бұрын

    Oooh I didn’t know my seats go back that far, date night with the wife about to change lol

  • @garyz0611
    @garyz06112 жыл бұрын

    I have never used conditioner on any of my leather seats on my cars because they are coated and when they’re coated they are waterproof therefore no conditioner can penetrate at least that is my understanding

  • @The1Music2MyEars

    @The1Music2MyEars

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been told if the coating is still intact via water beading, you need a leather protectant then instead of conditioner. I will add that Chemical guys have a leather ceramic coating

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    Stay away from anything made by Chemical Guys.

  • @brandonroldan12
    @brandonroldan129 ай бұрын

    you are not afraid that the exces cleaner will get into the cloth under the leather and soaks and maybe mold through the perforations?

  • @millyharbinger8897
    @millyharbinger8897 Жыл бұрын

    Applying a conditioner on the leather seats so often is not a good idea if you did it every other week it should be fine but I personally do mines at the end of each month

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    Do mineS? smdh

  • @blackhawk32b4
    @blackhawk32b42 ай бұрын

    I was told all leather car seats have a clear coating and conditioner does nothing. Only need to clean.

  • @imjoshv

    @imjoshv

    2 ай бұрын

    They do! That’s very true. But it will still help a bit and it’s important to focus around the seams where the leather is punctured for the thread or around perforations. The conditioner can get in to those spots and help prolong the life and prevent it from stiffening up.

  • @Kilo5910420
    @Kilo5910420Ай бұрын

    Holy yapping bout a whole lot of nothing

  • @vertisce2845
    @vertisce2845 Жыл бұрын

    The lesson I learned today is to not get a vehicle with perforated leather seats.

  • @CC_Marauder

    @CC_Marauder

    5 ай бұрын

    We like our heated and air conditioned seats that require perforated leather. Thanks for playing.

  • @gaffle7646
    @gaffle764626 күн бұрын

    I had to put you in 1.5x speed. You talk too much. Get to the point!

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