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Care and cleaning of leather upholstery Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If you have questions regarding the care and cleaning of the leather upholstery in the vehicle, please Care and treatment Natural leather requires special attention and care. Napa leather has a smooth surface. The intensity After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains. Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ . Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and conditioning materials directly to the leather. Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe polish, etc. as soon as possible. cream. Wipe the leather with a soft cloth. Cleaning Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool cloth for general cleaning. It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate into seams. Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information ⇒ page 319, Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with airbag components. Type of stain Cleaning Heavy stains – Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that has been wrung nearly dry 5 . – Dab dry with an absorbent cloth. Water-based stains, such as coffee, tea, juice, or blood. – Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. – If the stains are already dry, use an appropriate cleaning agent ⇒ . Grease-based stains, such as oil, lipstick, etc. – Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. – Use an appropriate cleaning agent on stains that have not yet penetrated the surface ⇒ .
5 Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water. |