Can I clean my car's leather steering wheel? I spilled something sticky on it a while back, but I'm afraid cleaning it might make things worse than just leaving it.
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Good instinct––you need to be careful when cleaning leather, as many cleaning products can easily damage this material. Still, cleaning a leather steering wheel isn’t very difficult. Here’s how:
Use a microfiber towel and leather cleaner to wipe off the debris from your wheel.
Use a warm, damp cloth to wipe off the leather cleaner. Dry the wheel with a soft towel.
Apply leather conditioner to the wheel after wiping it down. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Remove the excess cleaner after that.
There you go! A simple and effective way to clean your steering wheel!
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