If your steering wheel or shifter knob is made of leather use a specialized leather cleaner.
Steam clean leather steering wheel.
Finally wipe the cleaner off with another clean dry cloth.
The easiest and safest way to remove visible dirt and stains on the steering wheel is to use a mild all purpose cleaner like the seventh generation all purpose natural cleaner this product is biodegradable septic safe and contains zero harsh chemicals dyes fragrances and petroleum based solvents.
Then spray a microfiber towel with leather cleaner until it s damp.
Typically we do not use steam on leather but in this do or die scenario we decided it was best to use steam.
How to clean a leather steering wheel.
Just follow this 3 step process.
Dirt of any kind on white tan cream beige and even black leather steering wheels in the interiors of your classy audi or bmw make them look old.
The best approach depends in part on how dirty your steering wheel is.
If grease has accumulated on your steering wheel get rid of it using a leather degreaser.
Once it s clean use a cloth with warm water to remove the excess leather cleaner from the wheel then dry it off with a clean cloth.
Luckily you can clean the sticky feel from leather with very little effort or expense.
Luckily you can clean the sticky feel from leather with very little effort or expense.
For more tips from our mechanical co author including how to disinfect your steering wheel with a steam cleaner read on.
Wipe off any dust or other surface debris with a clean cloth.
Steam clean perforated leather with the small brush attachment of a steamer to make it look like new.
Afterward work a small amount of leather conditioner into the steering wheel with your hands.
Without the triangular brush attachment the steam by itself brought the mold and dirt to a state good enough to wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
In this video i show you how to deep clean your car s steering wheel to make it look like brand new.
Below is the finished product before leather conditioner was applied.
If your steering wheel is not too dirty cleaning it is easy.
Whether it s a favorite old leather couch or the steering wheel in your car that has seen better days the surface of well used leather can feel sticky.
Article has been updated to discuss cleaning leather surfaces.
If you have a genuine leather steering wheel stick to a commercial leather cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
Use this to gently wipe down the steering wheel.