225Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
CAUTION
●Brushes should only be used to clean the carpet and floor mats! Other
fabrics may be damaged if cleaned with a brush.
●If cream detergents or detergents for delicate garments are applied with
a damp cloth or sponge, they may, for example, leave rings when dry be-
cause of the tensioactive components they contain. Generally, such rings
are very difficult or almost impossible to remove.
CAUTION
●Do not let water soak into Alcantara® under any circumstances.
●Do not use leather cleaning products, solvents, wax polish, shoe cream,
stain removers or similar products on Alcantara®.
●Never use brushes for cleaning damp material as they could damage the
surface.
Cleaning and maintenance of natural leather upholstery
Consult a professional cleaning workshop if you have any doubts on clean-
ing and maintaining the leather equipment in your car.
Maintenance and treatment
Nappa natural leather is delicate because it has no additional protective
layer.
●After cleaning, regularly apply a conditioner with sun-screen and im-
pregnating action. These products nourish the leather, soften it and make it
more breathable, as well as re-hydrating it. They also provide it with a pro-
tective film.
●Clean the leather every two or three months and remove stains as they
appear.
●Treat the leather regularly (about twice a year) with a suitable mainte-
nance product.
●Apply as few cleaning and maintenance products as possible, always
using a dry, lint-free cotton or woollen cloth. Do not apply cleaning and
maintenance products directly to the leather.
●Remove recent ball-point pen and ink stains, lipstick, shoe cream and
similar stains as soon as possible.
●Maintain the colour of the leather. To do this, use a special cream espe-
cially coloured for leather to achieve the same overall colour, if necessary.
●Afterwards, go over it with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
SEAT recommends using a slightly damp cotton or woollen cloth for general
cleaning purposes.
Generally, the leather should never be soaked at any point, nor should wa-
ter penetrate the seams.
Before cleaning the leather upholstery, bear in mind the following recom-
mendations ⇒ page 224, Cleaning the fabric on heated seats and electrical-
ly adjustable seats or seats with airbag components.
CAUTION
●On no account use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, stain removers or
similar materials on leather.
●If the stain remains on the leather for long, it will soak in and be impos-
sible to remove.
●In the event of spilt liquids, dry immediately with an absorbent cloth to
prevent the liquid penetrating through the leather or seams.
●If the car is left standing in the sun for long periods, the leather should
be protected against direct sunlight to prevent it from fading.
Note
The leather will usually change colour slightly with use.
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