How to clean a leather steering wheel

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TimH
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How to clean a leather steering wheel

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Hoping someone can help.
My car has covered 50k miles and I have recently noticed that the leather on my steering wheel feels sticky.
Has anyone else experienced this and if so what is the best way to clean it?
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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Use some leather cleaner like Autoglym leather cleaning balm or Gliptone leather cleaner
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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Thanks for the reply Cuprabob.
I have Autoglym leather cleaner so will give it a go this weekend.
Should I apply leather balm afterwards or just use the cleaner?
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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You don't need to use much either, else it gets stuck in the perforations and it's a b***h to get out!
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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Thanks for the tip adamgt80, less is more. :yes:
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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I used a baby wipe and it came up great!
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Re: How to clean a leather steering wheel

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madkanga wrote:I used a baby wipe and it came up great!
Same!
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