Keeping Your Car’s Leather in Tip-Top Shape

When purchasing a Buick from Baker Motor Company, you may be unfamiliar with maintaining the pristine condition of the leather seats in your new vehicle. It’s actually easier than you think when it comes to cleaning and conditioning the leather in your sporty Cascada or your spacious Enclave. Check out these steps for cleaning and caring for the leather in your vehicle safely and correctly.

1. Remove any personal belongings in the vehicle before you start cleaning.
2. Remove all surface dirt and any lingering debris from the leather using a vacuum.
3. Spray down the seats using your choice of leather cleaner, like Leather Honey or Armor All Leather Care Gel. If you run out of cleaner, there is a tried-and-true DIY option. By mixing one part white vinegar and two parts linseed oil together in a spray bottle, you can create an effective cleaner for your seats.
4. Use a flexible brush to clean out the hard-to-reach areas in the vehicle.
5. With a microfiber cloth, wipe away any remaining debris.
6. Condition the leather with a conditioning product, such as Lexol or Meguiar’s.

Many factors come into play when predicting how often the leather should be cleaned and conditioned. If your vehicle is exposed to sun for long increments of time or regularly carries multiple passengers, this process is recommended to be done every two months. If your Buick is gently used, cleaning and conditioning is only considered necessary every six months.

If you’d like your leather cleaned and conditioned by a professional, the service team at Baker Motor Company is always ready to make your Buick’s seats look brand new again.

{Blog Post by Kayla Duclos}