Novice

I know people use this to clean walls, etc. Out of frustration not being able to remove dirt/oil prints out of my parchment leather (nothing seems to eliminate dirt/grease print), I wet one of these sponges with Woolite mix and rubbed on my driver side leather seeat. I was actually able to see dirt/oil coming off the leather. I guess our leather is quite porous and think Mr. Magic Clean was perfect for that. Give it a try.



http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrclea...s/eraser.shtml

rets

I have parchment leather, and wonder how to remove those :shit: better and easier. "Maybe" I could try to take the advantage of its detergency then coat a layer of leather conditioner...

Thanks.

VTEC=happiness

FYI...if you go to MrClean.com the openeing page gives you the opportunity to get one sample for free.

DavePA

I would be VERY hesitant to use that thing on leather!!! Look at the walls where it's been used; the finish is marred. This thing is abrasive - just like an eraser!

Champcar1

Yeah, I agree. I'm afraid it may dry the leather out.

rets

BTW, I know dealers use brake/rotator spray to clean any dirt or black marks those technicians have left over inside the car... Isn't that even worse?...






How you guys clean Parchment?

Novice

Trust me. This is just a sponge that has nothing in it. I soaked one with water-nothing was getting dissolved. I think it works because the texture of the sponge is microfiberish that is needed to clean porous materials like the leather.

I tried all over my seats the other day. My seat looks as good as new for the first time since I bought the car. I am going to use it all over my back seats as well.

IMO, once dirt settles on parchment leather surface, there is no way you can clean it off unless you use something like this.

Rets: Give it a try. You will be surprised!

Aspector Gadget

1, Call Mr. Clean Corporate and see if they recommend use on lether.

2, When you use it, first time, use it some where inconspicous


I would imagine this would seriously dry out your leather. I have used it on my greasy hands, and yes it gets the dirt off great but my hands are really f'n dry afterwards

TBone2004

I so agree!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife "did me a favor" and touched up some walls in the house - oh man, what a mess.


DO NOT use this!!!

jdimaria

I use a product called AFTA. I saw a someone use it at a hand wash wax place. Works great on the parchment leather and plastic. Gets all the dirt out. Its made for materials not walls.

Novice

Actually, they do recommend Mr. XXX for the car interior. Well, I am happy with it, then again, I am not a car freak. It was good enough for me as the leather looked still nice.

If you find something better than this, let me know.

Aspector Gadget

Car interior or leather upolstery? I imagine car interior being the dash and pillar materials.

Novice

It doesn't say. All I know is that the texture of this sponge is tight enough to lift the dirt/oil off my seats. Wet one of those puppies and squeeze it. You will then realize that it is nothing but a fancy sponge.

rets

I'd try to get one and take a look... thanks, Novice.

I'll try it in part of chair of my GS300 first.

And, thanks VTEC=happiness for saying the free sample.

rets

Out of curiousity, anyone has update about this yet?

DanL

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BUY IT! Seriously, it's an absolutely amazing product as long as you don't go overboard and scrub the hell out of things. Works fantastic on leather (have used it on our light beige leather sofas, shoes, etc.), but if you go overboard it can start to lighten the area you're treating. But that's true of even leather cleaner and a cloth. Dampen it lightly (the water actually acts as a lubricant, doesn't really contribute to the cleaning) and rub with light to mild pressure. Works on nearly everything except it's not recommended for polished or glossy surfaces.

Novice

rets:

Trust me-it works! Just like DanL said, just don't rub too hard! If you rub it against white wall, you will notice that the shape of the sponge will deteriorate easily. Not so on the leather if you are careful!

deandorsey

i tried it last night and it is amazing--took the dirt off of the side of the seat (which i could not get off before) right away...it looks like it even got rid of the wrinkles!

then i proceded to use it on a cabrio's tan leather interior ... you could see the dirt streaming off...

awesome find....

( i used my usual solution of 10 squirts of lexol cleaner and about 1/4 gallon of warn water)

Novice

I am glad this work for you!!

rets

Haha... I guess Mr. Clean website will never send me the free sample. Anyway, I'll get one to try on my old car these days.

Thanks guys.

Novice

Rets:

If you don't try this soon, I am going to send you a little piece of this thing by mail!!

Legend75

This doesn't dry out and/or crack the leather? I am hardpresed to belive that if it is true. What about just utilizing Lexol cleaner/conditioner on Parchment? Just curious here gentlemen. Thanks for the input.

Novice

Lexol cleaner or anything else for that matter does not work. The key is to rub it on the leather gently with some Woolite solution. Immediately after cleaning, just put some of your favorite conditioner.

Legend75

So buy the Mr. Clean Duo pads, add a little Woolite to the pad applicator rub gently, wipe off with a 100% terry cloth and then add Lexol conditioner afterwards? Is this correct? If so, thanks guys, will try it on my Parchment.

Novice

That's correct. Don't rub it too hard!!! If you see the eraser falling apart, you know you rubbed too hard. Also, I wouldn't do this every week on your seats. Just once in a while when you see any oil prints, etc.

Good luck!!

Legend75

Thanks man, what would you use on say a weekly or bi-weekly basis? Anyone else have any comments on this subject?

Novice

To be honest with you, I used it once a month ago after coming back from the dealer. They put oil prints all over my driver side seat. Nothing would get rid of those prints (Woolite, Lexol cleaner, my tears, etc). Then, I use the magic eraser with Woolite (I used Woolite to make it more gentle on the leather). Since then, I didn't have any use for it on the leather. I will use it again after returning from the dealer.

This stuff is also great when plastic parts (floor area) get dirty. You don't even need any detergent. Just wet the eraser and rub it on the plastics!

Pot80h

I tried it on my Qx4 this weekend and found it great for getting shoe scuffs off the plastic bits. Nothing else seemed to work, but this did it first time! Used one corner (without Woolite) on a bit of the seat to get a plastic bag transfer and it worked well. Leather's a little lighter now but I don't know if the rest of the seat's really dirty. Don't really care as it's only noticeable if you look closely and it's being traded soon anyway.

Sams Club had a box of 8 for about $3.

Thanks for the recommendation, guys!!

apwalsh

Wow. Don't use AFTA for your car. That stuff is about one step away from turnpentine. I used to use that to remove dried glue when I was a floor mechanic. Unless they have started making another product that I don't know of. Is this the rectangular metal can with the red swivel cap?

Dvus555

While we are talking about Mr. Clean products, has anybody used the Mr. Clean Autodry Carwash?

drw

Anyone used magic eraser on their dash? I have a couple of white residue spots I have had trouble getting rid of, and was thinking or trying the eraser with a little water......

rets

Well, 48 days after Novice posted this message, I finally purchased and tried it onto my Parchment leather. IT WORKS GREAT WITH STUNNING RESULTS. Then, I applied the leather conditioner immediately.


Thanks.


I'm planing to use it 4 times per year.

TLspeed

DVUS

My kids bought me the autodry car wash for my B-day. I was skeptical, but it actually seems to get the car pretty clean. The sponge I normally use for hand-washing is very black/dirty looking after using the Mr. Clean - never got that way with any other soaps.

The car wash doesn't really save a lot of time. You have to spend time doing the typical hand wash, but you do eliminate the need to dry. The drying claims of this product are legit.

Just my experience.

PS - the refills are fairly easy to find - but you can go through a $5 refill bottle after about 3 washes.

DaveK

I like the autodry a lot also. It works great.

Novice

Haha rets! It's about time!! Please make sure you wet the eraser with water and use it with some sort of detergent (like Woolite or Lexol cleaner) on the leather. I found that it is best if you use a brand new eraser, not a deformed one. Then, put gallons of Lexol conditioner on it. I wouldn't use it too often though. I think your plan sounds like a good one (4 times per year)!

DanL

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Between Auto Dry and the Eraser, I'll never question a Mr. Clean product again!

Dlev

I just detailed my car (quartz interior) today and tried the magic eraser, worked incredible, great tip.

I din't use any woolite though just sprayed water on it squeezed it out then used it, pulled the dirt right off, really regenerated the look of the leather, it does look like it dried the leather out, I think it pulls everything out of the leather including oils. So you need to apply your conditioner right after.

I used one eraser with just water to clean the seats, and then the second one I applied my conditioner too and applied it to the seats. I figured if it can get deep inside the leather to remove dirt, it can get deep inside to condition. Regardless of if the theory is correct the seats look awesome, I only did the front since nobody ever sits in the back. I noticed a huge difference in dissapearance of lines/wrinkles and overall firmness of leather.

Well the results are that my front seats now look in the same condition as my back, and I've only had people sit in the back around 10 times total. Anyway this product is great and worked well on the side armrests as well.