Cleaning leather car seats

[rebby]

I need to clean my leather car seats, and have been told that these leather wipes / tubs of leather treatment are just expensive and a waste of time. Someone told me neat washing up liquid or baby wipes are just as good - but I'm a bit worried about ruining the leather. Any ideas ?

[Toureman]

Don't listen to what you have been told!

Use the correct leather treatment.

[BillyBB]

Go to an equestrian shop, they have loads of great leather cleaning products such as Saddle Soap.

[gammaray]

Detergent and water is fine. No need to buy expensive products. You don't (or shouldn't) buy expensive products to wash your hands with, and leather is just skin after all!

[homer75]

detergent will dry the leather out over time - Tourman is right, use proper leather cleaner

[gammaray]

Absolute rubbish! I have a leather sofa and use mild detergent and water and it's perfectly fine. I have had it for 12 years! I use a leather wax once per year to condition the leather but you can clean it with detergent, no problem.