nethole

Suggestions for cleaning the steering wheel?

I tried using the search function, but 'cleaning steering wheel', matches most every post.

TOGWT

Most manufacturer’s advice against using oil-based conditioners on steering wheels as it makes the surface slippery and could be dangerous if you lose control of the vehicles steering

1. Clean the wheel’s leather surface with a leather cleaner (Leather Masters™ Strong Effect Cleaner ) or a de-greaser (P21S Total Auto Wash) diluted 5:1 with warm distilled water in a spray bottle; dependant upon type and extent of soil or stain
2. For oil or grease stains use Leather Masters™ Leather Degreaser (check for colour fastness) this aerosol product is ideal for cleaning this type of stain as it dissolves the oils and transforms them into a powder that is more absorbent than the leather. This powder is what is wiped off, cleaning and degreasing the leather. Allow the white powder to dry fully. If the powder is drying to a yellow colour, it means that there are still a lot of oils in the leather.
3. Using a Medium / hard horse hair brush, or a soft sponge, spray and work the cleaner into a foam, lightly scrub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture, especially around stitching (you may need to repeat this process).
4. Then use vacuum extractor or compressed air nozzle to dry
5. Once wheel is thoroughly dry apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection

TheIvoryG

iTrader: (3)

You can honestly just use a very diluted dish soap solution on a rag. Dish soap is meant to break down oils. Just make sure you protect it with something aftwerwards, as dish soap can dry out your interior.

AKG37

I've had good luck with Griots garage interior cleaner. No need to apply any conditioner after using this

TOGWT

Detergents formulated for washing dishes is not a good product choice for cleaning leather due to its (salt and other chemical) content

1cleanG

iTrader: (53)

Rubbing Alcohol works great for this

Chris11LE

Make a mix of 10 parts water to 1 part Woolite liquid laundry detergent. You can increase the parts of Woolite if you need to, it shouldnt harm anything.

Then dress with a good protectant.

Works great for leather, vinyl, plastic, etc.