Vehicle Care - Cleaning Leather Seats

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Cleaning Leather Seats

Note: Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather instrument panels and leather interior trim surfaces.

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

For cleaning and removing stains such as dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available leather cleaning product for automotive interiors.

Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous area.

You should:

Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean and treat spills and stains as soon as possible.

Do not use the following products as these may damage the leather:

Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners.
Household cleaners.
Alcohol solutions.
Solvents or cleaners intended specifically for rubber, vinyl and plastics.

2017 Continental Owner's Manual