Always Protect Your Leather Interior

Cleaning and Conditioning

Leather interiors add comfort, style, and value to a vehicle, but they require regular care to stay in excellent condition over time. Without proper protection, leather can dry out, crack, and fade from UV exposure, and absorb dirt, oils, and spills that permanently stain the surface. Cleaning your leather with a microfiber cloth using the appropriate leather cleaner and then applying a quality leather conditioner and protectant helps preserve the material by keeping it soft, moisturized, and resistant to everyday wear. Regular maintenance also makes cleaning easier and extends the life of the interior, saving money on costly repairs or replacement. By taking a few minutes to protect your leather seats every few months, you can keep your vehicle looking newer, feeling more comfortable, and maintaining its resale value for years to come!

Your Leather and Heat

Dark leather, especially black leather, absorbs more sunlight than other color leathers. Not only does this dry out the leather and cause cracking at a faster rate than other colored leathers, but it can also cause burns to your skin if you make contact with it. In the hot summer months, it’s important to remember to keep your skin covered before sitting in a hot leather seat, or use a seat cover that will help protect you from burns.

Lighter colored leathers don’t get as hot in the sun, but will show stains easier than darker colored leathers. If eating and drinking is something you plan on doing in your car, it’s also important to consider using seat covers to protect the look of your seats.

Here’s a chart detailing how hot some different colored leathers can get in the sun: