How to Properly Care for Your Lexus Leather Interior

Think Lexus and you immediately imagine sleek exteriors, powerful performance, and sublime interiors complete with fine-grain luxury leather seats. Leather seats are not only more elegant and sophisticated, but they also age beautifully, adopting their own patina over time. Caring for your leather seats will not only prolong their lifespan but will also ensure that the resale value of your Lexus isn’t affected by a worn or stained interior.

At Al-Futtaim Lexus, we put as much emphasis on caring for the interior of our new and pre-owned vehicles as we do on caring for the paintwork or the engine. Here are our top tips on how to care for your Lexus leather interior, and what Lexus aftersales services can help you keep your Lexus seats looking flawless.

Avoid eating or drinking in the car

While the occasional swig from a water bottle will rarely do any damage to your seats, eating or drinking can result in food particles and spills of sticky liquids from staining the seats. If possible, try to avoid eating greasy foods such as burgers or drinking sugary drinks in the car. This will prevent grease or drinks spills from marking the leather. The same applies to smoking in the car –cigarette or cigar smoke will permeate the leather and is very difficult to remove. The smell of stale cigarettes will definitely put off potential buyers if you decide to sell your car in the UAE.

Regular cleaning

You can clean your Lexus car seats easily at home with just a few pieces of equipment. All you’ll need is a vacuum cleaner, some microfibre cloths and a leather cleaning kit. Look for kits that contain both a cleaner and a leather conditioner.

Start by making sure the inside is completely free of debris by vacuuming thoroughly. Make sure to get into all the crevices and spaces. Then work methodically with the leather cleaner and a microfibre cloth to remove any dirt or stains. The microfibre cloth will ensure that the cleaning solution soaks into the leather correctly, and prevents scratching or marking the surface.

Once you’ve cleaned the leather, apply a layer of the conditioner, working it carefully into the grain to bring out the leather’s natural beauty. A leather conditioner helps to nourish the leather and keep it supple, preventing cracks and flaking.

This process can be done regularly to keep the interior of your Lexus looking elegant and in great condition.

Hand it to the professionals

If you don’t have the time to do a deep clean and condition yourself, why not hand it over to the professionals at Al-Futtaim Lexus? Our valet and polishing teams not only have plenty of experience in making pre-owned Lexus interiors look like new, but they also have specialist equipment that can remove stubborn stains or marks.

A full detailing and polish should be done every six to 12 months to keep your Lexus looking its best, or before you plan to sell it to ensure you get the best price for your pre-owned Lexus.

Coat it to keep it looking perfect

At Al-Futtaim Lexus, we provide a high-tech solution to keeping your seats looking pristine. Our interior coating service stops dirt and spills from soaking into the leather, providing an invisible, stain-resistant barrier that keeps your leather seats looking clean and feeling soft.

To find out more about our interior coating service and our detailing and polishing packages, contact the team at Al-Futtaim Lexus today.