# How to clean leather **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [February 19, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683 "2009-02-19T21:53:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![steveng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/1 "2009-02-19T21:53:25Z")
I just bought a new Honda Pilot and it has tan leather. I’ve only had it 3 weeks and I noticed the drivers seat is getting a little dirty. I don’t wear dirty clothes and take good care of it. What products do you recommend? ---
**Author:** ![racersteve](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/racersteve/32/1110_2.png) [@racersteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/racersteve)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/2 "2009-02-19T22:15:56Z")
Any of the name brand leather care products at you local AutoZone, PepBoys, Advance Auto type stores. Maguires and Mothers are good. Lexol is a premium brand. If its realy dirty get a leather cleaner and follow that with a leather conditioner. Just follow the label directions. ---
**Author:** ![bennyandthejets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b487fb/32.png) [@bennyandthejets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennyandthejets)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/3 "2009-02-19T22:48:30Z")
I found that Armor All leather cleaner/conditioner works great. They come out like premoistened wipes, and do a great job of cleaning as well as conditioning the leather. I used it every few months on my 2006 F-150 and couldn’t be happier with the product. But I also think most if not all name brand products will work as well. The armor all is just more convenient than some. ---
**Author:** ![steveng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/4 "2009-02-19T23:05:47Z")
Thanks for the replies. I just didn’t expect it to get dirty so soon and I’m not getting into it with grease stained pants. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/5 "2009-02-19T23:15:48Z")
I’ve been happy with Lexol. I’ve heard of some issues with dye from jeans coming off on Acura and Honda seats. If that’s what happening to you, Lexol probably won’t help. ---
**Author:** ![steveng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/6 "2009-02-19T23:42:43Z")
That makes sense because I wear jeans all the time. I don’t think I can put seat covers on because of the side airbags. Should I just lay a towel on the seat? ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/7 "2009-02-20T00:03:15Z")
Your owner’s manual undoubtedly has a section on care of the upholstery. It may recommend a specific cleaner or against leather cleaner entirely. The manual for my Pacifica, for example, recommends a damp cloth! Use a towel on the seat until you figure this out. ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-leather/26683/8 "2009-02-20T04:01:53Z")
If the leather is good quality, any leather product might work. If your car were a Saturn, nothing would help. I had to use Simple Green to even make a dent in the job. Baby wipes worked a little.