Best Leather Conditioners and Cleaners for Cars, Tested by Cleaning Experts

If you want your car's leather seats to look almost as good as they did when they were brand new, Weiman's Leather Conditioner might just become your favorite cleaning product. This Good Housekeeping Seal star is a combination cleaner and conditioner, so you don't have to worry about getting two separate products (and figuring out where to store all those extra bottles).

We appreciate that this two-in-one has a UV protectant to help guard against the damaging sun rays that can dry out and fade leather, causing to it turn brittle. It also comes with a microfiber towel for easy application. Overall, it's hard to go wrong with this product, but if we had to find something to complain about, it's the strong smell.

This budget-friendly option did a great job of cleaning off our car's seats, console, door panels and steering wheel during our tests. While it won't get that expert-level clean that some multi-step kits will, we liked that its fine-mist spray was easy and neat, and wiped away quickly with a microfiber cloth.

We also found that Turtle Wax left the leather clean, shiny and supple and even removed some stains from our door panel. It's does more than just clean too — the spray adds a layer of UV protection to your car's interior. After spritzing this leather cleaner in your ride, the seats, steering wheel, console, and dash will be less prone to fading, discoloration and cracking due to sun exposure.

Did you put off cleaning your car leather for a bit too long? If your ride is in need of a serious deep clean and total restoration, this kit from Furniture Clinic will do the trick. Unlike some other products that may not get the full job done, this three-piece set, which earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, does it all, and doesn't sacrifice on quality to fit everything into a single bottle — as long as you're willing to commit to a multi-step process to get the results.

We love that the cleaner was able to get deep into the leather to remove grime that had been embedded in the grain. While testing, we also found that it eradicated tough spots (like blue dye stains from jeans!), helped make future stains easier to remove and kept leather supple and shiny.

Plus, our experts noted that the kit's Re-Coloring Balm comes in 16 different colors for different leathers and worked very well when restoring the color to leather that was worn and faded, helping blend it into the rest of the seat.

This product has been on the market for more than 55 years, and is still one of the most trusted names when it comes to cleaning and conditioning leather — whether it's your car's interior or furniture, shoes, bags and more. It also works on vinyl, plastic, rubber and faux leather.

According to the brand, a single bottle can remove tough stains, oil and dirt. Users backed up this claim, noting it effectively removed dye stains from blue jeans and left the leather in their car's interior glowing. It does need to be diluted before use. Unfortunately, the brand's leather conditioner is sold separately, and this is a key step if your car needs a little more TLC with a supple moisturizer.

Stash this container of wipes in your car for an on-the-go, car-cleaning solution. Unlike the other products on this list, these simple wipes are especially convenient since you don't need an applicator or towel to use. You can take care of any cleaning emergencies immediately, like when someone accidentally spills on your nice leather seats.

They can also be used on other leather products in a pinch — shoes, baseball gloves and more. Users appreciated the convenience of this product, and noted that the wipes actually did a pretty good job for a quick fix. One thing to keep in mind is that these wipes are more for light cleaning than deep conditioning or heavy cleaning and aren't quite as conditioning as some other products.

The Chemical Guys dream team of leather conditioner and cleaner gets positive reviews all around. They not only smell great, but they also effectively clean and condition your car, sofa, jacket, bags... any leather goods, really.

The kit involves a simple two-step process. According to users, the cleaner does a good job of lifting dirt and debris, while the conditioner helps keep leather supple and soft. We also appreciate that the conditioner helps protect against UV rays, so you can avoid any sun damage while driving around town.

For true restoration, though, you may want something a little bit tougher — like the Furniture Clinic Complete Restoration Kit — to get the job done.

Say goodbye to dirt and debris with this leather cleaner by Lexol. The 16.9-ounce bottle helps lift grime out of your leather so you can easily wipe it away, revealing a good-as-new car interior. While it does wonders for your car, this leather cleaner is also great for handbags, shoes and furniture, according to the brand.

Users said it does a good job of removing spots, stains and markings from well-loved leather and recommended using it in conjunction with the leather conditioner (if you're willing to sacrifice the amount in each bottle, you can also snag a set) for a supple and smooth finish that looks almost as spanking new as the day you got the keys to your car.