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Leather seat cleaner?

  • 16-01-2018 11:27pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭


    Looking to freshen up and clean a beige / cream leather interior, however car is 12 years old so not looking to spend a fortune.

    Just wondering what products you guys would recommend?

    Been looking at Autoglym Leather Cleaner and one by Turtle, both around a tenner for 500ml, also came across a Tesco own brand one, possibly worth going for a name brand in this instance however?

    Anyone have any experience of the above products or can recommended something else?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭georgefalls


    I always use Autoglym, and the balm as well. Two stage process.

    Brings the seats up well, and lasts for ages.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I use this and find it does a good job:

    http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/interior-cleaning-vacuums/meguiars-gold-class-rich-leather-cleaner-conditioner-400ml

    Have no experience of the other products so don't know if they are good or bad in comparison. I would also recommend using leather wipes on the seats first, they will remove any easy dirt before getting into the harder stuff with the cleaner imo. You can get these leather wipes in supermarkets, etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭georgefalls


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I use this and find it does a good job:

    http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/interior-cleaning-vacuums/meguiars-gold-class-rich-leather-cleaner-conditioner-400ml

    Have no experience of the other products so don't know if they are good or bad in comparison. I would also recommend using leather wipes on the seats first, they will remove any easy dirt before getting into the harder stuff with the cleaner imo. You can get these leather wipes in supermarkets, etc.

    I've tried everything, and then I go back to Autoglym. Their products just work.

    That goes for everything they make. I'm 55 and I've been round the houses a few times. When a new 'wonder' product comes out, I give it a go. Only to revert to AG stuff.

    AG HIDEF wax... Superb..!

    P.S. not affiliated with AG at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    I use CarPro Inside https://carpro.uk.com/products/inside-leather-and-interior-multi-purpose-cleaner-1000ml. It doesn't leave any residue and leaves the leather supple afterwords. I have used the AG in the past and the CarPro inside is much better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Chemical Guys leather cleaner has always worked for me. Have the spray bottle years, two in one job.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    CarPro Inside or Dr.Leather Liquid Cleaner would be two very good products. Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner wouldnt be too bad either. No experience with AG Leather Cleaner, but the range as a whole would be average.

    The leather wont need conditioning; modern leathers cant absorb them, so instead sit on the surface and attract dirt. A regular clean will keep them tip top!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    I use the Gliptone range on my house full leather suite, seems to do a good job.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45 Carney97


    I have used a number of leather cleaners but for me two have stuck out.

    Auto glym leather cleaner is very effective and generates a nice lather when agitated with a brush.

    HOWEVER

    I find that Turtle wax luxe leather offers a deeper clean.

    Hope this was helpful


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