MF towels no good to clean leather?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I think I read this somewhere from a leather "expert". Anyone care to comment?

[rwright]

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[C. Charles Hahn]

Hmm... well I did just recently switch over to using cotton terry myself, and I can say that the cleaning action is a bit faster that way... but I'm not exactly sure why.

[judyb]

We have always taught that it is best practice not to use microfibres cloths to clean leather. Dirt does damage to the finish on leather and as microfibres have a 'grab' to them if the finish is damaged there is a danger that the cloths will remove more than the dirt from the leather in certain instances.
The cleaning product should be doing the work rather than the tools you
are using to clean. Foam cleaners are far more effective for this reason as they can be left on the surface to gently lift the dirt which can then be removed with paper or terry towels.
Hope this helps
Judyb

[WRAPT C5Z06]

We have always taught that it is best practice not to use microfibres cloths to clean leather. Dirt does damage to the finish on leather and as microfibres have a 'grab' to them if the finish is damaged there is a danger that the cloths will remove more than the dirt from the leather in certain instances.
The cleaning product should be doing the work rather than the tools you
are using to clean. Foam cleaners are far more effective for this reason as they can be left on the surface to gently lift the dirt which can then be removed with paper or terry towels.
Hope this helps
Judyb

Thanks. I think you were the one I originally read this from.

[buddhadog]

I also read this in a mercedes owners manual not to use MF for leater because it will eat away at the finish over time.

[wytstang]

I remember judyb saying not to use mf due to the "bit" it has. Paper towels is what I use for now.

[BobbyG]

Hey Mark,

I don't use Microfiber on leather either. I've found a good old terrycloth face or hand towel to be just about perfect for cleaning leather seats. It's heavy enough and allows enough cleaning solution to be absorbed so that I can bear down on it for proper cleaning.

I find Microfiber towels are best suited "mostly" on the exterior.

[flektone]

its probably the product not the towel that detroys the leather over time. ive used micro fibers on my cars leather for 10 years with no problems. I also dont use any kind of cleaning solution. Just dampen the towel with warm water and wipe everything down.

[ScottB]

I like the MF wax applicators personally as you can control where it goes and stops. Never noted any big difference using them.