Leather cleaner. Tip

RPWC · 24th April 2017, 07:48

Instead of buying expensive leather cleaning products, use a f Flash Magic Eraser in a bucket of warm water with a dash of washing up Liquid. Brings the leather up brilliant,certainly sandstone, obviously the seats etc will need a wipe with some preserving solution afterwards to stop them from drying out, but I was pleased with the result.

Ravinder · 24th April 2017, 08:35

You must show us the evidence, Rich.

RPWC · 24th April 2017, 09:12

You'll see next weekend Rav

Jordan Apex · 24th April 2017, 15:50

Melamine sponges will rub off the protective coating of the leather if used frequently, it will make them susceptible to damage in the future if the coating wears away.

They're good for deep cleaning but I'd only use them once to get the seats to the desired standard and then maintain

RPWC · 24th April 2017, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Apex

Melamine sponges will rub off the protective coating of the leather if used frequently, it will make them susceptible to damage in the future if the coating wears away.

They're good for deep cleaning but I'd only use them once to get the seats to the desired standard and then maintain

Hence my additional sentence saying that they will need to be treated afterwards with some sort of leather cream, to stop the leather drying out.

myrover2013 · 24th April 2017, 18:54

sugar soap is also very very good,

Alikris · 25th April 2017, 04:46

I bought proper leather wash and protection cream from https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Care_Kit

The cream leaves a matt finish (which I prefer to a shiny finish and also gives a wonderful new leather smell.

I also use them on my sofa at home. Excellent products. No, not cheap but I think it's worth it.

If one wants a silky finish, CarPro Perl (diluted 1 part Perl to 5 parts water) looks good, but don't know how nourishing it is for the leather.

Ali.

Alikris · 25th April 2017, 13:23

Oh, I forgot to mention, if you like a silky finish, Wood Silk furniture polish (couple of pounds from the supermarket) is ideal and doesn't contain any silicones (unlike Carpro Perl). It's a beeswax polish and beeswax is ideal for conditioning leather. I did try it out on my leather sofa once and the leather absorbed all I could spray on it.

Obviously apply sparingly until you know how much will be absorbed or you'll be slipping and sliding around corners!

Ali.

Jim Jamieson · 25th April 2017, 18:13

I've used a normal domestic cleaner with added bleach for decades on both the cars and the suites at home.
Never had any problems but I do apply a nice leather cream afterwards ( Gliptone)

trikey · 25th April 2017, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

Instead of buying expensive leather cleaning products, use a f Flash Magic Eraser in a bucket of warm water with a dash of washing up Liquid. Brings the leather up brilliant,certainly sandstone, obviously the seats etc will need a wipe with some preserving solution afterwards to stop them from drying out, but I was pleased with the result.

That sounded like a Viz top tip....

24th April 2017, 07:48	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Leather cleaner. Tip Instead of buying expensive leather cleaning products, use a f Flash Magic Eraser in a bucket of warm water with a dash of washing up Liquid. Brings the leather up brilliant,certainly sandstone, obviously the seats etc will need a wipe with some preserving solution afterwards to stop them from drying out, but I was pleased with the result. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 24th April 2017 at 17:17..

24th April 2017, 08:35	#2
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	You must show us the evidence, Rich. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	You'll see next weekend Rav __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Melamine sponges will rub off the protective coating of the leather if used frequently, it will make them susceptible to damage in the future if the coating wears away. They're good for deep cleaning but I'd only use them once to get the seats to the desired standard and then maintain __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

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myrover2013 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE in copper leaf red Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NORWICH Posts: 1,527 Thanks: 510 Thanked 134 Times in 111 Posts	sugar soap is also very very good, __________________ http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...h.jpg~original

25th April 2017, 04:46	#7
Alikris Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Connie SE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Vindolanda, Northumberland Posts: 539 Thanks: 111 Thanked 153 Times in 105 Posts	I bought proper leather wash and protection cream from https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Care_Kit The cream leaves a matt finish (which I prefer to a shiny finish and also gives a wonderful new leather smell. I also use them on my sofa at home. Excellent products. No, not cheap but I think it's worth it. If one wants a silky finish, CarPro Perl (diluted 1 part Perl to 5 parts water) looks good, but don't know how nourishing it is for the leather. Ali. __________________ Vicky: born Thursday, 15th April 2004 @ 08:20:55. The 95,246th 75 to be produced, and the 4,783rd 75 in British Racing Green Pearlescent.

25th April 2017, 13:23	#8
Alikris Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Connie SE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Vindolanda, Northumberland Posts: 539 Thanks: 111 Thanked 153 Times in 105 Posts	Oh, I forgot to mention, if you like a silky finish, Wood Silk furniture polish (couple of pounds from the supermarket) is ideal and doesn't contain any silicones (unlike Carpro Perl). It's a beeswax polish and beeswax is ideal for conditioning leather. I did try it out on my leather sofa once and the leather absorbed all I could spray on it. Obviously apply sparingly until you know how much will be absorbed or you'll be slipping and sliding around corners! Ali. __________________ Vicky: born Thursday, 15th April 2004 @ 08:20:55. The 95,246th 75 to be produced, and the 4,783rd 75 in British Racing Green Pearlescent.

25th April 2017, 18:13	#9
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I've used a normal domestic cleaner with added bleach for decades on both the cars and the suites at home. Never had any problems but I do apply a nice leather cream afterwards ( Gliptone)

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