How To Maintain Leather Seats

We all want our leather seat covers to look nice and fresh. They are beautiful and easy to maintain, but still you have to take care of your leather seats. With busy routines in North America including in the US and Canada, it’s hard for people to take time out for such tasks. It can also be overwhelming thinking how to maintain leather seat covers. But you need not to worry, maintaining them  is simple and easy. Just some regular cleaning routine which you can easily DIY and don’t have to visit any upholstery shop to get it done. These include steps like cleaning, conditioning, and protecting your leather seat covers. If the damage is beyond your control, you can hire the services of a professional upholsterer. 

Be it your Ford F150, Toyota RAV-4 or a Chevy Silverado, leather seat covers will enhance the look, feel and value of your vehicle. So its important to give it some time for maintenence. All it takes is 1 hour in few months and you are good to go. We also have leather care kit which we can ship to your door step. That will make the process easier for you.

To order the kit Contact us by sending an email at wecare@joyousautomotive.com

Few precautions that you must take are avoiding close contact with any sharp object, serious color dyes or any other harsh material that can damage the leather seat covers. Other than that most issues like dirt, spills, even small cracks can be managed with some maintenance. 

Joyous Automotive Leather offers high quality leather seat covers. The leather used is 1.3MM thick which is a great thing to have. It can endure the rough and tough handling as well as any pets and children playing inside the car. You can never expect such quality or longevity from cloth car seat covers. But still proper care if required if you want to have the prestine look for long term. We offer two types of car seat covers JoyEZ and Joy-OEM style. The care routine for both is almost the same with slight more to the OEM style because that costs more and is semi permanently attached to the car seats. The Joy-EZ are slip-on types seat covers with much less price and you can just replace those if needed.

Remember the THREE C’s | Cleaning, Conditioning And Care

For most part, you only need to consider the following while maintaining your leather custom interior and it will enhance the longevity of leather and will keep you auto upholstery looking fresh and new for long.

Regular Cleaning & Conditioning of your leather seat covers

• You can vacuum with a soft brush, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth using mild leather cleaner, and dry thoroughly.
• Consider using high-quality leather conditioner every 3-6 months, let it absorb, and buff with a dry cloth.
• Avoid harsh chemicals and quickly clean spills or blots with a mild cleaner.
• While cleaning your car seat covers, do not use paper towels and coarse napkins, as these can actually cause damage by scratching the seat surface or leaving unwanted marks. Instead opt for a cotton cloth to clean gently. Always blot instead of rubbing to avoid damage.

Prevent Sun Damage

• You may also consider to protect your leather seats from sunlight by placing sunshades in your windshield, install UV-protective window tints, and park in the shade.
• Use leather car products such as leather protectants with UV blockers and condition your seats every 3-6 months.
• Minimise Heat Buildup in your car by keeping the windows slightly open, specially on hot days.

Preventive Measures and Inspections

• Regularly inspect your car upholstery for wear and tear, especially seams and high-wear areas.
• Address issues quickly to prevent bigger problems. Clean those spills as they come.
• Prevent scratches by keeping sharp objects and pet claws away. These steps will keep your leather seats looking and feeling luxurious for a very long time.