How To Clean ACTUAL Dirty Leather Car Seats

[@DetailGroove]

We were at a customers location, so that's why you still hear a bunch of brushing in the background. Check description for all the tools/products. Full length video coming soon!

[@vhernandez4792]

What would you say about the product called chemical guys? Would you recomend it? I have a 2104 kia optima.

[@Romeo9777]

2016 Taurus wife work for a bakery company. So now flour is embedded in my seats how do I get them out?

[@JTrox]

Hey does it ever mess up seats? Should it lighten. My stain spreaded and I am afraid to clean more than twice. Doesn't form a light clean spot like yours. Used popular brand saddle soap. Microfiber rag, second time a tooth brush.

[@Aly_._]

What is the spray called?

[@scuggswilly]

@@Aly_._super clean. He said dilute 10-1. 10 parts water to 1 part super clean

[@TheStrykerSeven]

My man! Best and most realistic tutorial on leather deep cleans I have found on YT yet! No fancy cleaners or brushes or product placement. You're showing an older, common model vehicle, with real world grime and wear, and how it *actually* comes out afterwards, without a bunch of smash cuts! The amount of detailing vids show "deep cleaning of leather seats" where they show light road dust being carefully wiped from like 2yr old Italian leather on some dude's 200k sportster is freakin hilarious.😅

[@johnsteed265]

To fix those scratches in the seat, find some enamel spray paint that comes close to the color of the seats. Dampen a clean, cotton cloth rag with naptha. Spray a little paint onto the rag and wipe over the scratches. They will disapear!

[@lockhunter6956]

Made me way more confident about cleaning it myself was worried it'd ruin the leather thanks man

[@michaelpetrik334]

Great method, thanks for posting this! My only suggestion would be at the end, once the seat is cleaned, use a quality leather conditioner to replace the oils the cleaner likely took out. Also adds UV protection. Cheers!!

[@daniellephillips1554]

This is was helpful for me because I have an 08 honda accord with tan leather interior and my daughter and my nephews have gotten it slightly dirty but using your method the grime came out easily for me. Thank you

[@junaidakbar7411]

Got like 20 ads on the video. Relax

[@ashupashu5559]

yayyyy ads

[@melissafarrugia9531]

I didn’t so maybe your comment helped 😂

[@shermdog6969]

Blame KZbin. He doesn't control the ads.

[@daliborjokic7577]

Brave Browser, the only one that removes adds still

[@jaywilson-dz8vw]

Get yt premium then u tramp

[@jesseviers487]

Also you don’t necessarily need a brush. You can use a scrub pad which works faster. Buy half the time I just scrub with a microfiber towel and it cleans well too. I love the video though!

[@allsurvivor]

After cleaned and scrubbed, would you then apply a leather cleaner and protector to finish it off or is the Super Clean the end all be all?

[@kllaskullz]

Personally I clean it with an apc then use leather cleaner just incase and then hit it with conditioner

[@travissmith383]

you should use a conditioner. This can help to prevent cracks and it will give it a much cleaner look. Just did my Caddy CTS.

[@aishainman]

Fits perfectly rear-facing in our truck, which has a slightly smaller back seats. kzbin.infoUgkx6_FKRYB2ClSPRyjcd8HptiCS3EiQoNX4 Feels as comfy and plush as our Graco Contender carseat

[@jkady1]

Dawn, water, magic eraser, drying towel, lexol conditioner

[@newrapsound1740]

Have U tried this

[@SteelRoninTT]

Magic eraser on finished (real) leather like the steering wheel will pull the paint off

[@lifeischeesy]

@@SteelRoninTT then be gentle with it. Detail work is low and slow lol just like clay bar on your paint

[@SteelRoninTT]

@@iceebalboa3177 it does wonders on plastics or vinyl, but some stuff is just too delicate and old that it deteriorates it.

[@whatshisface1390]

Dawn the dish soap with some water. What’s magic eraser? Also what’s lexol conditioner?

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

I Use the short tight bristle hobby artist paint brushes to get down into the cracks and grain of the leather and vinyl seats because the larger brushes have thicker bristles and are too long and fold over instead of getting straight down inside the cracks etc,.

[@angelarias1592]

How long does it take to clean all car seats?? A rough estimate is fine.

[@DetailGroove]

For a typical sedan with 5 leather seats: 15 minutes

[@ZiggyLu-og3zp]

Good video. How do I clean ventilated leather seats with fans?

[@EarlyDabber]

Also just use a steamer with a scrubber! Just did white leather seats with just a steamer in way quicker than I did just scrubbing.

[@atarbuck3452]

What kind of steamer?

[@ploxplox1109]

if you don't mind me asking what kind of solution did you use to clean leather seat ???

[@bocatica]

I HAVE SIMPLE GREEN WHATS THE RATIO? AND WHAT PROTECTOR OR TREATMENT DO YOU USE AFTER THE CLEANUP?

[@FAMURattler1887]

Hi Oscar, do you have any suggestions for leather seats that’s starting to cracking ?

[@sadiecourtney203]

Leather seat filler!

[@Kay-ku4mb]

@@sadiecourtney203 do you know which brand works best ??

[@aryanakurillo3536]

Following

[@johnnysins1400]

Hey just wanted to say that Oxiclean magic erasers and some Armor all leather cleaner ( under 10$ for both) Clean SUPER good, takes some time to get it all cleaned up it took me like 12 hours Becuase I purchased a 20 year old car the previous owner had kids so it was a bit hard but it works SO well, if you have any questions I could even show you proof cuz I haven’t cleaned my front seats yet so I can literally show you the difference. Just comment and we can work out a source of communication so I can show u if u want

[@Hijabibti925]

Dude, you should sell brush sets u would make bank!

[@DetailGroove]

haha- great idea

[@MichaelUnbroken]

Two years later. I agree

[@mariaglover4202]

Ya me too. Where they at?👀 😂

[@itsnotme-jl9jt]

Drug store sells shaving brushes. Use real horse hair. Not expensive but nothing works better.

[@winros]

Lol 😂

[@YayaShua444]

What cleaner would you recommend for me to buy for my leather seats? Locally like from Walmart lol and thanks for this video

[@rogermendez7266]

Super Clean, Delute it 10:1

[@deasttn]

Hair shampoo

[@RagedContinuum]

I'd say shampoo - think about it - leather is similar to your skin, so you want a substance that your own skin can tolerate

[@jorgechavez7211]

@@RagedContinuum I seen some dudes using WINDEX 💀🌚🤌🏼

[@jaygunter3828]

Woolite mixed 1 part to 5 or 6 parts distilled water works really well

[@Enita823]

What solution did you use to clean it

[@thegulliblegamer3619]

How do you learn how to do polishing, compounding, sealants, ceramic coatings, head light restorations etc. and there are so many products on the market. What would you use an iron remover for by car pro? So confusing. I’m starting a business but don’t know where to get started

[@danthedisciple6198]

I was once where you were, so I understand the confusion. It's extremely easy, but very time consuming and labor heavy. You can learn all those things you asked about on KZbin. I learned the basic concepts and purchased the products that were reasonably price, had great reviews and entry-level friendly. I just paint corrected my car for the first time yesterday after months and months of searching on how to do it and products to use.

[@ssjdavid]

The Gullible Gamer work at auto bell for a month to learn the basics

[@ssjdavid]

The Gullible Gamer that’s how I got started

[@jameshickey9393]

What about heated and air conditioned seats?

[@danitrujillo2208]

What’d you end up doing??

[@S.0.G]

Would it be easier to use a drill brush like you would with cloth seats?

[@skeetbunniecardetailing520]

2 years detailing experience.. this is great help

[@Genitaz]

is it okay to use a soft drill brush? or the speed will ruin the leather? can you give your thought?

[@Danny-xj5ts]

I used APC and steam worked great

[@Bemandyd]

Sooo same for leather and fabric mesh mix?! Ty❤

[@Kingnick323]

Do you use any protection conditioner After cleaning the seats

[@nb.3474]

I would

[@waiyanwong1964]

What cleaning solution you used?

[@margm995]

I have cream colored leather seats. Can I use Dawn?

[@natks4220]

when he says 10 to 1 what does he mean like 10 parts water to 1 part apc or the other way around?

[@ayasharahla1205]

Thanks. More about the solution used would be nice. Peace.

[@connorking6852]

He used an alkaline based all purpose cleaner there are tons of them, super clean and purple power being two of the best and cheapest.

[@ActivoCompetitive]

@@connorking6852 do you have to mix it with water straight out the bottle if you’re using it on leather seats ?

[@connorking6852]

@@ActivoCompetitive use any apc degreaser like purple power or super clean. And yes dilute at least 2:1 with water you can even dilute 10:1 with super clean. Don’t spray them directly on the leather unless it’s super dirty even then be careful especially purple power can leave stains always spray it on the rag and wipe it

[@cbecks2051]

Shiny leather is dirty leather

[@israelcalderon7357]

Good to know because mine came out matte when I cleaned it

[@percymaseko455]

Not always moisturizer also make it shinny.

[@ayasharahla1205]

Stripping it down for totally cleaning. Turn using a general leather protector.

[@LIONHEARTE944]

I found those blue non scratch pads from scotch mixed with apc do a really good job on dirty leather

[@DetailGroove]

they do!

[@brayencastillo4570]

Were did u find these????

[@williampliss9879]

Do not use any kind of “all purpose” cleaner on leather upholstery. It will dry out the leather, stripping it of all its natural oils. It can also affect the color due to the harshness of whatever cleaner you’re using. On genuine leather upholstery, use a soft horsehair brush and Liquid Glycerine “saddle soap”

[@snowiestbison]

Putting conditioner ontop or conditioner isn't cleaning it.

[@apophisi]

And You said all that to say what? So what are you suggesting to use instead to clean them as well as the product and methods he's using in this video???

[@balkantvofficialbackup]

why isent my super clean foaming like yours can you pealse expalin your dilution and did you add anything else to make it foam like this ?

[@manchesterroofingsystems8016]

Super Clean works great thanks!!

[@felipemaestas771]

What’s the best method for door panels and the top of the inside

[@syedjinan9711]

How often would you recommend to clean seats like this?

[@sun9912]

Every time there dirty

[@victormiranda4664]

Once a year

[@doctoranan]

What about using simply a dishwashing liquid?

[@lorensmith5168]

Noticed you used a diluted concentrate Super Clean. Your thoughts on the Super Clean spray?

[@chevyman979]

What do you use for a conditioner after cleaning the leather seats?

[@bengb25]

Hi Oscar, I’ve seen majority of your videos in regards to cleaning leather, vinyl and cloth. Have you cleaned neoprene type seats? If so could you make a video. How do you handle dealing with customer vehicles that use cover? ( example- seat, steering, dash) and could you make a video Last question The worse vehicle to detail in my book has to be someone who smokes and stinks up their ride. Any thought and how to handle those type of vehicles?

[@DetailGroove]

great questions- I'd have to make a video on those

[@talkojan]

I was wondering also. I'm quitting smoking and would love to freshen up my leather seats

[@belemrodriguez6033]

What kind of liguid product do you use and can it be used on leather floor too

[@Rosbergen80]

yes

[@MeganMichelleTimeLapses]

It didnt work for me with the detail brush :( I need solution recommendation

[@whatshisface1390]

Hey bro I have a 2008 CTS with a lil bit of mold & tough stains in the interior (mainly leather.) What chemicals can I use to remove that?

[@JShawnPaul]

Can we use the drill brush on this type of shit? I’ve been doing leather seats like this for over 20 years now and I’m just wondering how other people clean leather seats that are 20 years old. I’m not that detailer that just adds Insta shine to everything before fully scrubbing it first. I hate those detailers that just put the Jigga juice on everything and Collett detailed. That’s lame.AF!

[@deandalacapa2238]

What do u do when ppl ask for what kind of chemicals u use on there car?

[@DetailGroove]

I explain what I use and where I get it from. They usually respond with "nice"

[@deandalacapa2238]

Awesome great

[@beansrgd]

Because I skipped class : please can someone tell me 20 To 1., dilution for fabric seats? Ty. Does it mean 20 ounces of water to one ounce of Superclean ?

[@teeanaharrison9358]

Why was the name of the spray he used to clean the seat ?

[@bbwaifuwu]

Can leather seats be extracted? I spilt coffee and I have heated/ac seats so there's tiny holes.

[@DetailGroove]

They can't. Use a toothpick to pick at them. Or spray your cleaner and immediately vacuum

[@bobhenn1692]

Oscar, I've never seen any detailer video address this question. Don't you get a build up of the APC or Super Clean on the seats after you clean the leather a few times? Same for plastics, vinyl, etc. I never see any one rinse off the cleaner. Everyone just wipes it off. Doesn't it need to be rinsed off?

[@MrGiovanniDF]

Bob Henn I actually use a steamer to remove the APC as a method of “rinsing” you could say, works excellent.

[@hamsack981]

I use a damp cloth.

[@dylanmaxard5822]

You can put a detailing brush in your drill for even easier cleaning and less elbow grease 💪

[@memnoch1974]

Hey Oscar! I use a similar approach on my seats and also hard plastics. I usually use an APC vs a degreaser but I figure the end result is the same. Thanks!

[@DetailGroove]

thansk for watching!

[@TlanaPautu-p2l]

What soap you use for ?

[@Himoutdoors]

How do you clean the seams? Bleach? 😗

[@sandragaribay06]

2 years ago ! Do you still use the same method ? Or the scrub ninja

[@LessThanHandy]

Any way to get the stitching color on the seats back to original rather than dark lines?

[@DetailGroove]

Ehh, maybe more passes but it's 10+ years old

[@alexanderacosta2538]

Yo particularmente, uso una crema desmanchadora para limpiar el cuero, ya que no reseca el cuero cómo usar otros productos de limpieza o desengrasantes. El cuero debe tener un brillo particular.

[@ralphchavez9316]

Alexander Acosta. Como se llama la crema que usas?

[@snowiestbison]

Retire los aceites para limpiarlo, luego aplique un acondicionador. Simplemente aplicar crema encima de la crema no hará nada para limpiarlo.

[@Manosh0]

whats the best way to remove dirt stain from new 2022 leather seat car?

[@Momma35]

Would this remove hair dye off white leather couxh??,

[@Wasabi_Master]

Do tan leather seats last just as well as black leather seats?

[@smartphones4cheap940]

Where do u get superclean??

[@taylor22222222]

This seems so simple, yet I never considered just using simple green. And a good conditioner afterwards makes the perfect combo. I'm glad I ran into this because I'm in the middle of a project and the only real challenge left on the agenda is the driver's seat. It's a heck of a challenge, also an 06 and with 150k miles. This is really going to go a long way here a little later this morning as everything else is just about done. I really appreciate this video. Thanks! 👍

[@Bemandyd]

Don’t think he said Simple green lol

[@taylor22222222]

@@Bemandyd Somebody give this person a thesaurus.

[@secor89]

@@taylor22222222wack

[@mariaglover4202]

I've been sitting on my beige leather car seats for 1.5 months exactly and they look like this haha. That's what I get for only wearing black leggings. Thanks esee 😎👍

[@yonatan_wrx]

Is it bad if we use a drill brush on leather seats?

[@jordansherwood7859]

what kind of spray did you use?

[@jordansherwood7859]

nvm i found it

[@mikec7381]

Where do you buy your detail supplies? You mentioned locally for the cleaner. I’m in Houston btw.

[@kingnoah9447]

Why does the towel look green after wiping it? The same happen to me with my seats also on my plastic dash is that normal? Thanks in advance

[@rawanderer4737]

What is the solution that you use

[@devonpeters9458]

I’m looking at a 7 year old Lexus GX. I’d like the sepia color, but found one with the Ecru (it’s like a light ivory)...do you think that’s going to look nasty in a few months? I like to camp.

[@TireSlayer55]

I know this is a two year old comment but I used to work at a Lexus dealership and just wanted to say that the light colored leather picks up and shows literally everything, from clothing dye to food spills…. I’ve seen plenty of cars with that leather where the interior looks pretty clean except for the seats. Not a fan personally.

[@devonpeters9458]

@@TireSlayer55 that is helpful! I didn’t end up getting that one but am still interested in possibly getting one in the future, so I will keep that in mind. Glad I didn’t get that one as it’s what I imagined would be the case. Thank you

[@TireSlayer55]

@@devonpeters9458 No problem! The GX’s are great vehicles. Love how they drive and they just last forever.

[@devonpeters9458]

@@TireSlayer55 for sure. I hope to get one at some point. One of the last quality, body on frame, V8 SUVs

[@tonytrevd4881]

Did you say super clean like the degreaser

[@vanshmarwaha5370]

I’ve beige leather seats got my windows tinted and I got those hard water dirt stains all over I tried Using some interior cleaner and shampoo foam with scrub but nothing is helping can anyone please help?

[@ActivoCompetitive]

Do you have to mix the solution with water straight out the bottle ?

[@Zakster2023]

Do you like saddle soap?

[@joannlucas9707]

Thank you your video. It helped so much.

[@m3li0r42]

What about my car seats that have holes in them? I’m assuming that’s how the fans inside the seat blow the cold air through the seat because I have heated and cooling seats. Will this damage them?

[@Rosbergen80]

yes

[@09ThunderOne]

Do not use so much product that it runs into the fans. But otherwise you should be ok

[@domls1317]

Oscar does that superclean degreaser eat away at the clear coat on the leather?

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Clear coat?

[@jaygunter3828]

@@ismaelcarrillo3956 He is probably talking about the plastic protective coating used on the majority of leather seats

[@geraldinesadek200]

Was the ratio 10 ounce water 1 ounce super clean?

[@jamesphilyaw3446]

Dilute 10 super clean to 1 pt water or opposite?

[@K-9Gar]

What cleaner did you use

[@MrTraumachsr]

10 to 1? What is 10? Water or cleaner?

[@DetailGroove]

I should make a video on this lol

[@jvbronco67]

10 parts water and 1 part cleaner

[@rigo9866]

Would p$s detailer work for these leather seats?

[@PSIstudios]

Is there any reason you use a makeup style brush over a carpet style of brush? Seems like it would be tons faster to just use a bigger, flatter brush

[@DetailGroove]

I explained it in the full length video I recently posted

[@PSIstudios]

@@DetailGroove yea i watched it, ty

[@NFSatchu]

Will the APC ruin the seats? Or is it safe to use on pretty much everything?

[@rogermendez7266]

Wipe it off right away and add a conditioner to protect them.

[@happy8285]

3D products sell lvp cleaner for leather and vinyl it won’t fade leather or vinyl

[@SuperBullyone]

thank you for sharing, Merry Christmas.

[@zachluellwitz8443]

Do you guys think super clean would dry out leather overtime without conditioning it after?

[@DetailGroove]

You'll get so many answers to this question. Short term, no. Long term, yes. Not because Super Clean. Because if you don't condition it at all, with whatever you're cleaning it, if you're even cleaning it at all, over a long period of time, will have negative affects

[@ucfknight239]

Thanks for sharing! See you in the Big 12! 💪🏼

[@vardgesmkrtchian2743]

can I use this method on old leather (25 y.o.)?

[@DetailGroove]

yes you can assuming it's not torn up and stuff

[@rachidazdg5042]

Hi where are you located

[@maalat]

You didn’t explain 10 to 1? Unit?

[@TheBigBamo-xg5ke]

What solution os that....

[@mrshoney2624]

Can you use micro fibre cloth instead brush

[@mrhobs]

Not sure what happened, bought a 2013 Civic in 2018. Seats were clean, and remained clean for several years. Then practically over night my driver seat became pretty filthy... weird. Light gray, feel like its gonna be a challenge... wish me luck heh.

[@akhashdhillon2159]

Thanks for the advice. I've got a 2005 e46 and it quickly became apparent that the car had not been cleaned in a long time

[@ianlomax8303]

Hi Oscar. Question I have left over a bottle of Optima no rinse do you use it to clean interiors ? Thanks Ian

[@aarons7267]

Ian Lomax yes you can. Even the rag company’s say you can use it. I forgot but you can.

[@ianlomax8303]

@@aarons7267 Hi . Thanks for info. Ian

[@bettyan2718]

Hi, Where can I buy the brush? Home deot? Or which brush would you recommend? Thank you.

[@aryanakurillo3536]

Great question. I was wondering that also.

[@Texas_Made_]

I definitely need to figure out something because I have a honda with dark tan leather seats and jeans have colored the sides lol,thank you!