December 2023
The Best Way To Clean A Nasty Steering Wheel.
Why Should You Keep Your Steering Wheel Clean?
The steering wheel of your car is one of the most frequently touched parts of the vehicle. It is important to keep it clean to ensure good hygiene and prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. A clean steering wheel not only improves the appearance of your car but also enhances your driving experience by providing a better grip. Here are some tips on how to clean your car's steering wheel.
"It is important to keep it clean to ensure good hygiene and prevent the steering wheel from getting oily and slick, this not only make driving a bit sketchy, shiny slick steering wheels date a cars interior and make it look older than it is.
Types of Steering Wheel Materials
As a statement to the obvious, steering wheels come in all types of materials. For the sake of this blog we are focusing on dirty leather and vinyl wheels. As dirty steering wheels made from wood or plastic are no brainers. Grab some Hyper Cleanse and spray and wipe. Dirty leather and vinyl wheels are a whole other game.
What is the best cleaner for steering wheels?
You may find this hard to believe:) however we like using Lithium Cleanin Cubes. Just grab a cube, tear open the one time use package, give it a squeeze and go to town. Not only will the secret sauce that is infused into every cube clean and sanitize the surface it will condition it as it cleans.
How To Clean Your Steering Wheel
So it turns out Cleanin Cubes are so easy to use that we basically gave you the entire process in two sentences above. However, as with everything in this world there are always nuances and small details you can get from the instructions which are included with the kit. We promise you will be blown away by the results.
5) Rinse And Dry
Rinse and Dry: After cleaning the steering wheel, use a clean, damp cloth to rinse off any soap residue. Make sure to wipe the entire steering wheel thoroughly. Finally, use a dry microfiber cloth to dry the steering wheel completely.
6) Apply Protectant (Optional)
Apply Protectant (Optional): If you want to protect your steering wheel from future dirt and grime, you can apply a protectant or a conditioner. This will help to keep the leather moisturized and prevent it from cracking. An interior detailer such as Inner Space is designed to hydrate and protect. If you have a leather steering wheel, you might want to use a leather conditioner like Hyde Rehab that will penetrate and rehydrate your leather.
7) Clean Your Hands
Clean Your Hands: After cleaning your steering wheel, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the transfer of dirt and bacteria to other surfaces.
How Often Should You Clean Your Steering Wheel
Cleanin Cubes are pretty powerful and can also be a wee be abrasive at times (can't we all:) therefore we recommend using them every three to six months and simply maintaining the great look they provide with regular applications of Lithium Hyper cleanse and Lithium Inner Space.
Written by William Crawley
