5 habits of car users that cause leather seats to deteriorate quickly

Leather seats contribute to comfort and increase the aesthetics of the interior, but during use, the daily habits of car users can easily cause this part to quickly deteriorate.

Car versions equipped with leather seats are often preferred by car buyers over fabric seats. Because, not only bringing luxury to the interior, leather seats are often durable, easy to clean and provide a more comfortable sitting feeling.

The durability of leather seats depends on the use and cleaning of the car user.

The durability of leather car seats depends on the usage and cleaning of the car user. Among them, there are daily habits that seem harmless but can easily cause the leather seat surface to deteriorate quickly:

Eating and drinking while in the car

Snacking and drinking are common habits of many people when sitting in a car. If you are not careful, food or drinks such as tea, soft drinks, coffee will fall on the seat, causing stains on the leather surface of the seat.

If not cleaned promptly, stains will remain on the surface of the chair, and liquid will seep inside through the stitches, over time causing the leather chair to become moldy and smell unpleasant.

Food and drinks spilled in the car can easily stain leather seats.

In addition, some plastic or chewing gum when dropped on the chair, under the influence of hot weather and high temperature, will melt and stick to the leather surface, making it very difficult for users to clean.

Keep sharp objects off the chair.

It is a habit of many people to leave any object on the car seat when traveling by car. However, sharp metal objects such as keys, ballpoint pen tips, or pants hangers, bag hangers, etc. when in contact with the seat surface can easily scratch the leather seat, and even under strong impact can cause the leather seat to tear or puncture.

Placing heavy, sharp objects can easily scratch or tear leather seats.

When the leather seats are punctured, torn or scratched, not only does it lose its aesthetic value, but it is also very easy to collect dirt and expose the cushions. Therefore, when using the car, you should avoid letting hard, sharp objects come into contact with the leather seat surface.

Regularly place heavy objects on the chair

Some people who use cars to go shopping often put goods and heavy objects on the car's leather seats instead of the luggage compartment. Although the leather material has the ability to stretch and be elastic, if you often press or put heavy objects on the seats for a long time, it is easy to cause the leather surface to wrinkle.

Wrinkles on the surface of the chair are not only susceptible to dust but also easily cause blistering of the leather under the influence of environmental factors.

Avoid placing heavy objects on the seat.

Using the wrong cleaning solution

Many car users often have the habit of washing their cars at home. This not only helps car owners save money but also gives them more time to take care of their cars.

When cleaning leather seats, use specialized cleaning solutions and soft cloths.

However, if you use brushes, cleaning cloths that do not meet quality standards, or chemical solutions with high solvent concentrations (such as alcohol, soap, etc.) to clean the chair, it will easily cause the leather surface of the chair to fray, fade, or peel.

Therefore, when cleaning leather seats, you should use specialized cleaning solutions and soft cloths. Do not clean leather car seats when the car is parked in hot weather or the temperature inside the car is too high.

Do not clean when the chair is dirty

According to the car care and maintenance staff of Mobile Car Care, the leather surface of the seats is often covered with a protective layer. During use, the friction of the car causes the leather surface to wear away, so car users often pay attention to cleaning and maintaining the leather seats.

However, in reality, not all car owners pay attention to this part. Leather seats that are not cleaned properly for a long time will easily become moldy and dirty. The protective paint layer is worn out, causing the leather surface to fray and easily damaged. Reupholstering the seats is also quite expensive.

According to thanhnien.vn