Cleaning leather upholstery*

Updated 03/19/2020

Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is important prior to using cleaning agents.

Volvo's leather upholstery* is treated to preserve its original appearance.

Leather upholstery* is a natural product that changes and acquires a beautiful patina over time. Regular cleaning and treatment are required in order that the properties and colours of the leather shall be preserved. Volvo offers a comprehensive product, Volvo Leather Care KitWipes, for cleaning and treatment of leather upholstery. The protective outer layer of the leather is preserved when this is used according to the instructions.

To achieve results that are as good as possible, Volvo recommends cleaning and application of the protective cream one to four times per year (or more frequently if required). Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes is available from Volvo dealers.

Cleaning the leather upholstery

Apply the leather cleaner to a damp sponge and squeeze until a foam is created.

Use the sponge on the stain in a circular motion.

Thoroughly dampen the stain using the sponge, allow the sponge to absorb the stain without scrubbing.

Wipe the stain with a soft cloth and allow the leather to dry thoroughly.

Protecting the leather upholstery

Apply a small amount of leather protective agent to a cloth and then apply it to the leather in light circular motions.

Allow to dry for about 20 minutes.

Protecting the leather upholstery makes it more resistant to the stresses from the sun's UV radiation.