Best Interior/Leather Cleaner ?

[rmahtab]

Anyone have a suggestion for a good/safe cleaning method for the leather seats ? Can I use Armor-All leather cleaner ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Bobbo8]

Anyone have a suggestion for a good/safe cleaning method for the leather seats ? Can I use Armor-All leather cleaner ?

Thanks in advance

I have been using Griots Interior Cleaner. Its safe and works fine.

 

[joebruin77]

This is from the owner's manual (see below). Other owners on TMC say that gentle baby wipes work well. I personally use a general interior cleaner from McKee's 37 and a microfiber towel. IMO, I would not use Magic Erasers. They work but they are very abrasive and can damage the seats.

 

[The_Observer]

Does anyone know if ONR would work fine for the seats?

 

[joebruin77]

Does anyone know if ONR would work fine for the seats?

This is from an Optimum rep on a detailing forum:

"Optimum No Rinse (ONR) makes an excellent interior cleaner for leather, vinyl, plastic, and glass. For cleaning AND protection, Protectant Plus is formulated for interiors (and works well on exterior plastics), isn't sticky, contains UV protection, and revitalizes leather."

So it looks like the answer is yes.

 

[JasontheBeaver]

This is from an Optimum rep on a detailing forum:

"Optimum No Rinse (ONR) makes an excellent interior cleaner for leather, vinyl, plastic, and glass. For cleaning AND protection, Protectant Plus is formulated for interiors (and works well on exterior plastics), isn't sticky, contains UV protection, and revitalizes leather."

So it looks like the answer is yes.

Agreed, ONR is perfectly safe for cleaning ANYTHING on your car, inside and out.
For deep clean you'll need something a little stronger, like Optimum's Power Clean diluted 10:1

 

[6thDAY]

Agreed, ONR is perfectly safe for cleaning ANYTHING on your car, inside and out.
For deep clean you'll need something a little stronger, like Optimum's Power Clean diluted 10:1

can it be used to clean off the rims also?

 

[KenC]

Always start with water.

 

[JasontheBeaver]

can it be used to clean off the rims also?

Anything.
This doesn't mean it's super strong and effective against cleaning severe deposits like brake dust, grease, etc., but it's safe and will not hurt any surface on your vehicle.

 

[joebruin77]

can it be used to clean off the rims also?

As JasontheBeaver mentioned, you can use ONR on your rims. I have found that ONR cleans the rims as long as they are mild to moderately dirty. If your rims are really dirty, then ONR is not quite powerful enough. Here is my personal favorite wheel and tire cleaner:

D143 Detailer Non Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner, 1 Gallon | Meguiar's

It is from Meguiar's professional product line. Although you buy it by the gallon, it is lower in cost per use and over time will save you money.

 

[sa012]

I just used Mothers VLR the other day and it does a nice job on the seats.