Leather demands a higher standard of care than lessor upholstery and supple luxury is the driver’s reward. Plush leather seats and sculpted door panels are synonymous with automotive excellence, but neglected leather can make even the finest automobiles look worse than those with plebeian cloth seats or leather-grained vinyl. 

Modern automotive leather is more durable and easier to maintain than its predecessors, but it still requires maintenance. Car care manufacturers offer everything from disposable conditioning wipes to modern takes on the traditional two-step cleaner and conditioner regimen. All-in-one products clean, condition, and protect leather, vinyl, rubber and more. 

For our list of the best leather cleaners and conditioners, we’ve recommended leather care products work on all types of leather, except for porous aniline leather and suede. Those ultra-high-end materials are best left to a professional detailer. Each brand takes a different approach to cleaning and conditioning but always test any car care product on a small, inconspicuous area before use. 

And before asking how we could recommend Brand X because you knew a guy who used it and ruined the Corinthian leather on his Chrysler Cordoba, remember the test. A few moments can prevent the unforgettable memory of soaking conditioner onto red leather seats and watching them change into a purplish shade of dark burgundy.

Chemical Guys combo kit features a gentle cleaner and a cream conditioner that bucks the spray-on and wipes status quo. The pH-balanced scent-free cleaner prepares the leather and a few drops of cream is all it takes to condition and protect. Sprays and wipes can leave excess behind, but it’s difficult to overdo it with the cream. The kit also works on leather furniture and clothing with a classic scent that doesn’t overwhelm. 

VLR stands for vinyl, leather and rubber, and this interior care champion cleans, conditions and protects nearly everything in the cabin. The pH-balanced formula is easy to use and contains neatsfoot oil (a leather conditioning material in use since the 18th century) and lanolin for lasting protection. Rarely does a single product do so much so well, and Mothers VLR should be an essential part of your car care arsenal. 

The Aero Cosmetics leather and vinyl care kit includes premium quality cleaner and conditioner, microfiber towels, a scrubbing pad and a sample bottle of Wash Wax All waterless wash and wax. The two-step process leaves leather clean and silent with a classic woody aroma. Considering the quaity of the supplies included, the Aero kit is also quite a good value buy.

Meguiars put their Gold Class 3-in-1 leather into disposable wipes for instant cleanup, conditioning and protection. Cleaning up spills before they cause any damage is the best way to preserve leather. The compact container goes along for the ride, and the convenient twin pack makes this portable leather preservation package twice as good. 

Slow and steady wins the race, and Turtle Wax Luxe finishes with a combination of versatility and value that conditions and protects in a single step. The pH-balanced formula contains cocoa butter and vitamin e and works on leather, vinyl, plastic and rubber. Luxe Leather is also available in convenient wipes for affordable luxury on the move. 

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We chose a wide variety of leather conditioners because of the wide variety of drivers. The best leather conditioner depends on vehicle age, location, driving style and passengers. The owner of a daily driven leather-equipped Chrysler Pacifica hauling around kids, hockey gear and a Labrador Retriever presumably has a different set of leather care requirements than the owner of a 1967 Jaguar E-type with Connoly leather imbued with the aroma of motor oil and Dunhill Nightcap pipe tobacco. With that in mind, we selected a broad range of commonly available products to suit drivers who need casual on-the-go cleaning and those needing more capability. We prioritized value and ease of use in our selections.

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