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Old 10-20-2008, 09:21 AM
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Default Cleaning Alcantara leather seats.

Hello guys,

What do you use to clean stain spots on Alcantara leather seats?

I have a couple of stain spots and I wanted to find out what is a recommended cleaner to use?
Old 10-20-2008, 09:24 AM
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Default I think some use the Mr Clean magic eraser. I think there might also

be a tech article for cleaning the alcantara.
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.alcantara.com/en_US/experience/manutenzione/manutenzione.shtml">http://www.alcantara.com/en_US/experience/manutenzione/manutenzione.shtml</a</li></ul>
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x2 for Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - It really is MAGIC!
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Default Re: I think some use the Mr Clean magic eraser. I think there might also

Thanks a lot guys. I will try those suggestions.

Is this Mr. Clean Magic Eraser: http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/products/eraser.shtml

So it is actually a bar, not a spray, correct?
I am just confused how it will clean the stains on my seats. Maybe I just need to try it.
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Default It uses sorcery and/or witchcraft. Seriously, they work incredibly on my sinks and countertops...

I would be cautious using them on something as precious as my S4. Though, you can't take my word for it because I have napa leather not alcantara. If other members say it works - it probably does but at what damage? I remember another member on this board warning not to use them on the exterior of the car as they are actually stripping layers of clear coat. Check out the cleaning instructions on alcantara.com as linked by "WhereIsMyS5" before gambling an expensive seating surface with a $1.50 sponge.
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A bunch of us have had good luck with surfactants. Do a quick search...
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Default I always used a dab of Ivory hand soap on a damp terrycloth towel and wiped in a swirl...

Then wiped it with a clean damp towel to remove the soap and dirt...Never had a stain that didnt come out that way including coffee
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