Cleaning Leather Steering Wheel

Updated on July 12, 2010
S.H. asks from Harvest, AL
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My truck has a leather steering wheel (no other leather in it). I got some Armor All leather cleaning wipes, and I've wiped the steering wheel with 2 of the wipes... both wipes were BLACK afterward! ick!

Does this mean I need to keep wiping with like 20 wipes until they come out cleaner?? Or is this just something leather does?

Do I need to wipe with a dry rag or paper towel after using the Armor All wipes?

How often can I / should I be cleaning it? I don't know anything about caring for leather, but I want my steering wheel clean. I don't even wanna know how many germs are on it!

Thanks for your help!

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M.L.

answers from Houston on

I got a steering wheel cover for mine. And, I use baby wipes when I do clean it. (Cover doesn't cover all the way around.) The leather steering wheel will dry and crack faster than the other stuff because you are constantly touching it/ rubbing it. I suggest buying the cover to help keep it in good shape should you want to consider reselling or trading in your vehicle. Oh, and, the black will eventually stop, it is just dirty. (yes, ick! lol!)

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D.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

The Armor All wipes make my steering wheel kind of sticky. Have you tried saddle soap or Murphy's Oil Soap?

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A.F.

answers from St. Cloud on

Hi S.! I did the same thing you did and found that the black marks on the wipe were actually part of the leather steering wheel cover coming off! Those wipes ruined my steering wheel. Since that day it has been sticky and discolored.
Next time I am going to use soap and water.

S.D.

answers from Phoenix on

someone once mentioned pledge was good for the inside of the car. Never went back to armoral. I love pledge.

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