We have good and bad news for you. The bad news is that you probably aren’t cleaning your steering wheel as much as you should be. The good news is that it’s super simple to do! The reason you should be cleaning your steering wheel more frequently than you are is because everything you touch outside your car, from dirt to germs, can potentially end up on the wheel.
To make sure food residue and body oils don’t make a home on your steering wheel using a bit of leather cleaner on a damp cloth to gently wipe the surface. Rinse the cloth and wipe it again, followed by a dry towel. The second step is to use a leather conditioner on the wheel to help prevent cracks and peeling. Rub the conditioner into the wheel using your hands. Let it sit for 30 minutes then wipe off the excess with a clean cloth. Maintain a clean wheel between deep cleans with prepackaged quick wipes.
De La Cuesta, Stefano. “How to Clean and Maintain Your Steering Wheel.” Learning Center: Your Auto Warranty Resource. Endurance Warranty, 19 July 2015. Web. 04 Jan. 2017.
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