Care Of Perforated Leather Seating

[Joey K]

Greetings forum members. I have an '06 GS-300 with light tan, heated and cooled, perforated leather front seats. The driver's seat has taken on a dark hue, probably from the transfer of clothing dyes, that I don't like.

Are there any recommended special techniques for cleaning perforated leather? Also, what product do you use and recommend. I know Lexus sells some leather maintenance items but I know there must be others that work just as well and are less pricey.

Thanks in advance!

[jcrome04]

Use a pH balanced leather cleaner or a highly diluted all purpose cleaner, and of course condition after cleaning! :D The perforated leather seats in my 97 LS are almost 100% perfect.

[SW03ES]

I use a solution of water & woolite (6:1) to clean the seats which works extremely well, also cleans interior vinyl well.

[LexKid630]

DO NOT use Lexus' cleaner and conditioner because it's too "thick" and caked up the little holes. After you clean it with the woolite-water mix SW mentioned, use a conditioner like Lexol which is a little more "wattery" and won't clog up the holes.

[Joey K]

Thanks to everyone who responded! Now to dig out the "elbow grease"!