How Will a Mobile Valeting Service Clean My Leather Seats?

Why Professional Leather Care Matters

Leather car seats require special attention and care. Unlike fabric seats, leather can dry out, crack, and fade if not properly maintained. Professional mobile valeting services have the expertise and products to clean and protect your leather seats properly.

Here's our seven-step process for cleaning leather seats to a professional standard.

Step 1: Damage Assessment

Before any cleaning begins, professional detailers will assess the current condition of your leather seats. This involves identifying any pre-existing issues such as cracks, tears, or heavily worn areas.

This assessment is crucial because it helps avoid causing further damage during the cleaning process and allows the detailer to recommend appropriate treatments.

Step 2: Supply Preparation

Professional services gather all the necessary supplies before beginning work. This typically includes:

• Quality leather cleaner: Specially formulated for automotive leather
• Soft brushes: Designed not to scratch the leather surface
• Microfiber towels: For gentle application and buffing
• Leather conditioner: Optional but highly recommended for protection

Step 3: Surface Preparation

Work occurs in shaded areas when possible to prevent products from drying too quickly on the leather surface. Physical contaminants such as loose dirt, crumbs, and debris are removed via thorough vacuuming.

This step ensures that when the cleaning solution is applied, it can work directly on the leather rather than moving dirt around on the surface.

Step 4: Cleaner Application

The leather cleaning solution is applied either via a microfiber towel or sprayed directly onto the surface. The cleaner is then worked gently into the leather using circular motions.

Care is taken around stitching and seams where dirt tends to accumulate. Soft brushes may be used to agitate the cleaner into these areas without damaging the leather.

Step 5: Drying

After cleaning, damp microfiber towels are used to remove all residue from the leather surface. This step is important to prevent any slippery surfaces and to ensure all cleaning product is removed.

The leather is allowed to dry naturally before any conditioning treatment is applied.

Step 6: Conditioning

This optional but highly recommended step involves applying a protective leather conditioner. The conditioner moisturizes the leather similarly to how skincare products work on human skin.

Conditioning should be done every 3-6 months to prevent discoloration and cracking from environmental damage. This treatment extends the life of your leather seats significantly.

Step 7: Quality Control

The final step involves a thorough inspection of all work completed. Professional technicians will check their work and clean any surrounding plastic trim that may have been affected during the cleaning process.