household pinesol for cleaning leather?
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tuscarora dave
"Luck" Residue of design
Oh the thought of that smell in my car makes me cringe...
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
Were there are a lot of household cleaning products that can cross over for cleaning cars...Pinesol is not one IMO
On leather especially...from what I can recall its a floor cleaner for hard surfaces...there is nothing in the car that even comes close to that.
For a good leather cleaner using a household cleaner...Woolite and water mixed 1 part Wooloite to 10 parts water
On leather especially...from what I can recall its a floor cleaner for hard surfaces...there is nothing in the car that even comes close to that.
For a good leather cleaner using a household cleaner...Woolite and water mixed 1 part Wooloite to 10 parts water
tuscarora dave
"Luck" Residue of design
Is the woolite the laundry detergent or is there a different woolite cleaner that is used in the detailing of interiors?
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
The regular Woolite that's used in a washing machine
I always used the Woolite for fine fabrics and hand washing. Maybe I should look into the laundry kind.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
I am unaware of different kinds of Woolite...I was under the impression that there was only one
You can use it in the laundry and washing by hand. The different versions are for "dark colors" "all colors" and for use with HE machines. I can't tell you what, if any, difference there is in the "color" formulas. The HE version is obviously a lower foaming product. That one interests me.
CharlesW, good find on the carpet/upholstery products. I went to check my "carpet cabinet" and I found a spray bottle of the Woolite Oxy Deep. Please don't tell Mrs. Clean of my slip, it may just confirm her suspicions that I have too many cleaning products. What is worse is I don't remember if or how well it performed. :redface:
judyb
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Woolite is not suitable fo rcleaning leather as it is designed for fabrics that can be rinsed out once applied. As this cannot be done with leather it will leave residues on the surface that will be detrimental in the long term to the finish on the leather
Welcome Judyb
For those that aren't aware, judyb has quite a background in leather care and probably has some good advice.
I used Woolite and water at a 6:1 dilution for several years with no noticeable ill effects on the coated leather in our 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
When using Woolite and water, I do go over the area with a damp towel after the Woolite mix.
At this time, I'm using a dedicated leather cleaner and I do the same damp towel wipe with it.
I have also used both a leather conditioner and a vinyl protectant at different times. I can't honestly say what works best, but the seats in the GP still look new after 9 years and 67,000 miles of being a daily driver.
While I'm certainly no expert, I really think that regular cleaning is the most important step in leather care.
I thought that might be that JudyB. From over in England, correct? I agree she has provided good information regarding leather care, and believe she is in the business.
On the W&W issue however, my own long term testing has proven to be quite contrary to her opinion. I do use a lighter dilution ratio than CharlesW, but do also include a damp wipe following the cleaning step.
CharlesW, you don't have to be an "expert" to hit the bullseye on that opinion. Like any other textile, dirt is an abrasive which attacts the surface, and grime/spill left unattended can become stains. A basic vac and dust with a damp wipe can go a long way to keeping your leather surfaces looking nice.
Bobcat
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There are several well known detailers on other forums that I have asked about the woolite / water cleaners for leather and they agreed that it's fine and it's what they use. Like others have pointed out, a rinse wipe with a towel afterwards and you're good to go. I don't see how it could be absorbed into coated leather - especially if you come back 10-15 seconds later with damp towel and wipe it down. My personal method - get a 2 gallon bucket, hot water, clean white terry cloth towel, dip and ring out towel, spray woolite 8:1 on towel, (on leather if real nasty) rub in, flip towel, wipe down, rinse in water, ring out and wipe down leather again, you're done. Rocket science! Now, the debate on what, if anything to "condition" the leather may start. I'm all ears.......