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Leather should be vacuumed, cleaned, and conditioners applied on a regular basis (at least once a month). Car leather is exposed to sunlight and heat and needs a bit more care. In harsher, drier, hotter climates, weekly conditioning may be necessary to insure years of service from your leather.

Use a crevice tool on your vacuum and concentrate on the seams and stitching to remove dust and dirt. Mold and mildew will generally form in this area and will literally eat away the stitching. So you want to clean out those areas as well as possible.

There are many leather cleaning products that you can choose from. Many luxury cars recommend using a Woolite mixture with distilled water (10 to 1 ratio) and pre-treat stains with full strength Woolite. Many prefer to use a dedicated leather product. After cleaning and in some cases rinsing, wipe/let the leather dry. Can use a hair dryer on the lowest heat setting to dry out the seams and stitching.

Apply your favorite leather conditioner (several thin coats are better than one thick coat) and let the leather absorb the conditioner/soak in for about 15-20 minutes (or an hour or more if you want to take a lunch break...lol). Leather can only absorb so much, so any excess product will just sit on the surface and can be wiped away with a damp towel and can used elsewhere (even on vinyl). Take a dry towel and buff the leather dry. Wait a few hours before driving.

Lexol line of leather care products is pretty much the standard and easily available locally. Leatherique is considered top of the line. Eagle One Carnuba Leather Cream is a favorite among motorcyclists can can be applied by hand (old school method). 303 Aerospace Protectant, Pinnicle, Mothers, Meguiars, etc etc also offer fine leather care products. Read the instructions for any product and follow them for the best results.