SONAX Xtreme 206141 Upholstery and Alcantara Cleaner CFC-Free

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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. Repetition can be tedious, yes I know, but it needs to be repeated. Do a test panel with any cleaner you have not used before in an inconspicuous spot.

Well hold on a moment, this is a general guideline that may have to be tweaked depending on the type of stain you are cleaning. Now, on careful reading (and I know you all read this section carefully) you noticed lemon juice crept into our conversation.

And to start, stains can be divided into water soluble and NOT water soluble. So the first thing to determine is if the stain can be cleaned using just water.

Avoid scrubbing, pressing, or aggressive motions that can damage the nap and drive the stain deeper. A solvent-free, gentle solution. Our Alcantara and Suede cleaner is gentle yet effective, and great for cleaning interior surfaces in modern prestige and performance vehicles. This Autobrite Direct product has been specifically designed to safely and effectively clean delicate Alcantara and Suede interior surfaces.

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We hope our review of the best steering wheel cleaners has been helpful. For more suppliers of related products, including microfiber cloths, car paints, car detailing kits, car polish, and tire cleaners, consult our additional guides, or visit the Thomas Supplier Discovery Platform. Sources To help keep things simple, some of the more common water soluble stains you will encounter, and the necessary tweaks, are: Leather: Leather steering wheels are typically found on higher-end cars and will need just as much care and attention as leather seats, or a leather bag. These types of steering wheels require a special leather interior cleaner and conditioner to get them looking new again.

Inspect the nozzle for burrs or rough spots that can grab the fabric. Sand the nozzle tip, or any parts that touch the fabric, with two or three thousand grit sandpaper to remove imperfections to provide a snag free tool. A good rule to follow is that if you are using a cleaner for the first time, even if the label states it is safe for suede or Alcantara, do a small test in inconspicuous place. By using the lemon juice in conjunction with clean water, which has a neutral pH of 7, you create a solution that is a weak acid, allowing the water to dissolve materials that are not normally soluble in neutral water. And because lemon is considered to be a “natural” product, it is often lumped in as part of a water based cleaning and not listed as a “cleaner.” Sounds perfect, right? Almost. Like all other car interior linings, Alcantara will wear away without some due care. Sweat and pressure on the surface will eventually start to dull the material by flattening the fibres - losing some of its grip in the process - so, it’s best to get a hold of the situation early.Fruit juice, jams and jelly, syrup, ketchup, mayonnaise, indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry cream or chocolate, ice-cream, mustard: use lukewarm water. There are times when it’s important to know if you have real leather suede or Alcantara / synthetic micro-suede, and steam cleaning is one of those times. Do NOT steam clean Alcantara. However, steam is used by some on suede, but caution should be used. Liquors, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, coke and tea: first try lukewarm water, and if the stain persists, treat with lemon juice followed by lukewarm water. Special Consideration: There is one unique, common “stain” that needs special mention: chewing gum. The cleaners mentioned to this point will not work and just pulling it off is, well…forget it was even mentioned.