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Leather cleaner?

Pete.g
Pete.g Posts: 759 Forumite
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Anyone recommend any products for cleaning leather seats ect mine is looking very grubby being a grey leather interior it tends to show it more than other colours.

Have just seen on shopping channel "YES" a product called Bosun leather cleaning kit. Has anyone used this or had dealing of this shopping channel?

Thanks,

Pete.
I'll get me coat!

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  • balsingh
    balsingh Posts: 1,501 Forumite
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    The guy who used to valet my car used to wash the leather seats with soapy water. It worked a treat and didnt leave that awful shine which makes them look worn out.
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    You could get the muck off using soapy water and then use AUTO GLYM Leather Care System which is supposed to be one of the best products available.

    See what they have in the £ shop, it may work just as well!
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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    My ex mother in law used to wash everything leather with baby oil. It gives it a nice shine, conditions the leather and stops it from cracking and smells nice too. Apparantly you have to leave it for a while for it to sink in so it doesnt rub off on your clothes.
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  • rdwarr
    rdwarr Posts: 6,159 Forumite
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    espresso wrote:
    See what they have in the £ shop, it may work just as well!

    It doesn't. Auto Glym is worth the extra.
    Can I help?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    rdwarr wrote:
    It doesn't. Auto Glym is worth the extra.

    Thanks, I have only ever used Auto Glym myself but have seen cheaper alternatives and often wondered if that are as effective but it does last a good while anyway.

    ;)
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  • Pete.g
    Pete.g Posts: 759 Forumite
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    I've tried Autoglym to no effect at all. I think i'll give the saddle soap a go.

    Thanks,

    Pete.
    I'll get me coat!
  • Chris_VRS
    Chris_VRS Posts: 69 Forumite
    Definately on the AutoGlym boat with everyone else........use the cleaner the go over with their Leather Conditioner Cream...have your seats looking like new :D
    New car (not even 2months old) up for sale:-

    Ford Focus Sport 1.8TDCi 5dr '06' plate
    Sea Grey
    2600miles
    P.M for more details
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