Apply a small amount of cleaner to your brush or cleaning cloth, not directly to the fabric. Some do give a spritz to the fabric on tough stains, but this should be avoided unless absolutely required. You want to keep the fabric as dry as possible while removing your stain. This worked the best,” wrote one happy reviewer. “Chemical Guys took off the haze and restored the shine in everything… Every stain off the carpet, the leather seats (even the deep stains), the dashboard, the entertainment center and touch screen, the synthetic steering wheel, and every knob and button without any streaks or discoloration.” Specifications For cleaning and lathering, a clean, white, cotton terry cloth is also a great choice. Make sure there is no printing or color on your cleaning cloth as the ink or pigment can transfer to your fabrics. Alcantara reduces the need for heavy agitation, therefore, minimising wear to the surface of the fabric.

The first step to cleaning is assessing the situation. Complete a thorough evaluation of your Alcantara condition to gain an idea of what products will be needed, then we would recommend giving it a good vacuum to remove all excess dirt and dust from the surface. If the condition isn’t too bad, you might be able to revive your Alcantara trim with just a brush and a cloth (we’ll get to them later), but if the situation is especially dire - or you just want a thorough clean - an Alcantara surface cleaner is where to start.

Be gentle and guard against damaging the fragile texture driving the stain deeper. And make sure all of the excess substance is removed before proceeding. 2. Select a Fabric Cleaner The Turtle Wax interior cleaner is ideal for cleaning plastic or vinyl surfaces and great for steering wheels that most cheaper cars usually come equipped with. Its formula contains natural enzymes which gently remove stains and unpleasant odors whilst keeping the surface protected.

Alcantara surfaces need to be treated with care and cleaned gently. For car seats, simply apply to a clean cloth and work into the surface not applying too much pressure. Then wipe clean with a lint-free cloth. For application on a steering wheel. Take a soft, long bristled brush and gently work into the surface, again wiping clean with a microfibre cloth. Dust with the brush or cloth and avoid rubbing or scrubbing motions with both suede and Alcantara, which can crush the nap and destroy the unique textured appearance of the fabric. A must buy,” wrote one reviewer. “I followed the directions for the leather cleaner, tested a small area, and had no problems. I then applied the leather conditioner and it was a ‘Wow’ moment.” Specifications Spray water or your selected cleaner on the detail brush or cloth. Spray the fabric as a last resort. The goal should be to use as little cleaner as possible while cleaning the stain.For genuine leather steering wheels, this Lexol leather conditioner and cleaner kit is a great choice. The kit contains a deep cleaner that lifts dirt and oils effectively, a conditioner, and two handy applicator sponges. As well as steering wheels, it also works well on leather seats. Plastic and synthetic resin: The easiest types of steering wheels to clean are plastic steering wheel types and also synthetic resin steering wheels. When shopping for a cleaner for these materials, a multi-surface interior cleaner along with a microfiber cleaning cloth to efficiently wipe grime away is the best option.