Help - What am I doing wrong or is my product not good enough - Leather cleaning interior

JCDetails said:
Sonax leather foam is a top quality product, but I’m not certain where it falls in the ‘strength’ range. I forgot to mention gyeon leather cleaner as another great option.


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Yeah that is the feeling I'm getting after looking more on it. But paired with the sonax erasers maybe it will be great!
 
TheMidnightNarwhal said:
Yeah that is the feeling I'm getting after looking more on it. But paired with the sonax erasers maybe it will be great!
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Be careful using Eraser sponges on leather. The main thing that can throw you off is the soft texture of a leather seat and the fact that it gives way as you apply pressure to the seat. It’s not the same as using the Eraser on a vinyl door panel which keeps its shape as you scrub it. Just imagine the leather seat acting somewhat like a waterbed compared to your normL mattress. That’s 1 of the main reasons I don’t use Magic Erasers on leather, it’s too easy to screw up and overkill it.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Be careful using Eraser sponges on leather. The main thing that can throw you off is the soft texture of a leather seat and the fact that it gives way as you apply pressure to the seat. It’s not the same as using the Eraser on a vinyl door panel which keeps its shape as you scrub it. Just imagine the leather seat acting somewhat like a waterbed compared to your normL mattress. That’s 1 of the main reasons I don’t use Magic Erasers on leather, it’s too easy to screw up and overkill it.
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Hmm oh yeah uh.

Ok I might not use it then, guess if it doesn't wrok I need another product again haha.
 
TheMidnightNarwhal said:
Hmm oh yeah uh.

Ok I might not use it then, guess if it doesn't wrok I need another product again haha.
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Not all melamine sponges are created equal, some are more aggressive than others. I would think the Sonax sponges would be on the mild side for them to be labeled for use on leather, but you won’t know till you try them.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Not all melamine sponges are created equal, some are more aggressive than others. I would think the Sonax sponges would be on the mild side for them to be labeled for use on leather, but you won’t know till you try them.
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Right, appareatnly they are "Extra dense, low abrasive". In their video, YouTube they do show it in use with the Foam can so looks like it's ok!
 
Hummm....

Just get a good Sonax brush and fresh cotton towels.

Combined with whatever product you use--should be fine...

Tom
 
JCDetails said:
^^ a popular online retailer sells their house brand of white 8x8 cotton face cloths that IMO are the best for leather cleaning.


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8x8”? That’s a horrible size for having to clean leather interior with. Lol.

I use 16x27” aka hand towel size cotton terry towels for wiping down leather.
 
Omg I just checked their prices for cotton terry towels. Wow they charge more than 3x what I pay and I guarantee I get better terry towels than they’ve got. I’m glad I don’t do any of my towel shopping with them.

Edit: Wait, never mind. I searched for cotton towels and they’re actually white microfiber utility towels on that site. I can’t even find cotton towels on there. But regardless, $3.25 per microfiber towel is still outrageous. Lol.
 
Costco....

That's where I got mine.

Tom
 
Eldorado2k said:
Omg I just checked their prices for cotton terry towels. Wow they charge more than 3x what I pay and I guarantee I get better terry towels than they’ve got. I’m glad I don’t do any of my towel shopping with them.

Edit: Wait, never mind. I searched for cotton towels and they’re actually white microfiber utility towels on that site. I can’t even find cotton towels on there. But regardless, $3.25 per microfiber towel is still outrageous. Lol.
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yeah my bad. i went back in my order history, they're 12x12 and cost $15 for a 24pk....63 cents a towel and folded in 4ths I typically only need 2-4 per vehicle.

I need to see how they hold up to being bleached though. I've washed them and the staining is tough to get out of them, being white.
 
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