Just like your skin, leather can become dry and brittle after prolonged exposure to the sun, causing the material to crack and fade. Just as you use lotion to hydrate your skin, leather car seats require special care to maintain their resale value.

The more traffic you have in your car seats, the more often you should care for your leather interior. Meaning, if you take your kids to and from school and sports practice, you’ll need to clean and protect your upholstery every month instead of every three months. If you typically run lots of errands, you’ll need to give your driver’s seat extra attention and care.

The best way to keep your leather car seats plush and protected is to use a cleaning and conditioning spray like Luxe Leather or Hybrid Solutions Leather Mist. These leather cleaners are infused with gentle stain removers and hydrating agents, such as aloe vera and neatsfoot oil, to clean and protect leather surfaces inside your car. You can pair your cleaner with a gentle scrubbing tool like the Scrub Ninja Pad or a fresh microfiber towel.

Pro Tip: If you’re wearing pants with metal buttons or have sharp objects in your pockets, be extra careful when getting in and out of your leather car seats! These items can scratch or tear your upholstery.

Once you’ve finished vacuuming, apply an even coating of leather cleaner and conditioner onto each panel of your leather interior. If you’re using a Flarisol spray bottle like the one that comes with our Hybrid Solutions Leather Mist, use short bursts of product to cover smaller, more intricate spaces and one, continuous spray to cover larger surface area. Use a higher concentration of product on any stains or soils, making them easier to remove.

Use your microfiber towel to wipe away any excess product and soils. Any abrasive particles loosened during the cleaning process will be drawn into the gentle fibers of the microfiber material, protecting your car seats from scratches for the smoothest possible finish.