Skin cleansing
Some of these compounds are specialized, others are universal, but the word “skin” in the annotation was the password by which the drug entered our basket. As a result, it turned out that only two compounds can rightfully be called cleaners of leather salons. And one more - a soapy solution, out of competition and the cheapest one - works fine on the skin, but after that you need to treat it with a protective composition, otherwise it will grow sick.
The participants in the test, conducted on a hackneyed editorial car with leather seats, are arranged in alphabetical order by manufacturers. The best ones (in our opinion) are marked as “ZR Choice”.
Leather cleaner & conditioner Smash 7139/7330
Leather cleaner & conditioner Smash 7139/7330
Declared manufacturer - Arexons, Italy
Estimated price - 420 rubles. for 500 ml
Serves for the nutrition and cleaning of leather seats and upholstery, prevents the formation of cracks, contains cosmetic oils. Technology: spray and wipe.
By doing just that, we then discovered that the dirt remained where it was. We hope that after cosmetic treatment the skin at least feels better.
OUR CHOICE - cleaner and skin protection Armor All leather care protectant
Cleaner and skin protection Armor All leather care protectant
Declared Manufacturer - The Armor All / STP Products, USA
Estimated price - 180 rubles. over 473 ml
On the Russian-language sticker, only the application technology is indicated: apply, rub, polish. Out of curiosity, we tore it off and found the original English text, from which we learned that the composition can not be used on suede or non-shiny skin, and especially on transparent plastic and glass - spots will remain.
Let us close our eyes to the carelessness of the translation - the tool took second place in our sample in terms of purifying ability and earned an honorable label. In addition, it is not too expensive.
Skin conditioner cleaner Doctor Wax DW5210
Skin conditioner cleaner Doctor Wax DW5210
The declared manufacturer - Doctor Wax, USA
Estimated price - 240 rubles. for 300 ml
Suitable for vinyl upholstery, rubber and plastic panels, but not for suede and porous leather that darkens when wetted. It protects against drying, returns the natural color and texture, and a certain “FadeStop blocker” protects against UV radiation and reduces the upholstery temperature by 20–25 ° С on hot days!
Technology: shake, apply, wait, wipe, polish.
The temperature under the fifth point was not measured - check yourself next summer. The drug removes light impurities and a thin grease film well, but it is powerless against old impurities, not to mention wrinkles and cracks.
Nanox perfect shine NX5216 skin conditioner
Nanox perfect shine NX5216 skin conditioner
The declared manufacturer - Doctor Wax, USA
Estimated price - 400 rubles. for 450 ml
We didn’t buy the promised gentle skin cleaning, restoration of its elasticity, freshness and protection, but “a binary nanoemulsion with the principle of a unidirectional membrane filter”. Despite such a complex description, the application technology is simple: apply and grind.
After that, we could not (without the "nanoscope") even see the borders of the cleaned and untouched areas. But, as it turned out, the drug perfectly removes the most stubborn dirt from hard vinyl panels. Maybe the labels are mixed up?
OUR CHOICE - about skin cleaner Leder Reiniger Autosol 01 001040
Skin Cleaner Leder Reiniger Autosol 01 001040
The claimed manufacturer - Dursol-Fabrik, Germany
Estimated price - 190 rubles. over 75 ml
Designed for leather and vinyl, but not velor and suede. Afraid of frost. The instruction reads: shake (is that a tube ?!), apply, grind, dry and remove.
Thick composition is convenient to apply. It easily copes with dirt, without leaving the surface sticky, removes dirt from folds. But the effort is too big. Most motorists can afford to clean a small surface, for example, a 200 to 200 mm section, but with a whole seat you are tormented.
Skin cleaner Leather cleaner restore & protection HG5217
Skin cleaner Leather cleaner restore & protection HG5217
Declared Manufacturer - Hi-Gear Products, USA
Estimated price - 350 rubles. for 500 g
Designed for leather, vinyl, plastic, rubber. Unsuitable for suede, porous skin, darkening when wet. According to the manufacturer, it displaces pollution, absorbs without residue, leaves a smell of new skin and a waterproof layer.
Method of application: shake, apply foam, stand, remove dirt, polish.
In reality, the composition removes only weak impurities; it does not penetrate into pores and cracks.
Lotion for leather products Leder Pflege 7631
Lotion for leather products Leder Pflege 7631
The claimed manufacturer - Liqui Moly, Germany
Estimated price - 530 rubles. over 250 ml
The abstract claims that this composition protects the skin from cracking, refreshes its color, and gives the smell of a new material. Technology: previously remove coarse dirt, shake, grind and wipe completely.
We can’t throw a stone at the manufacturer, because he hinted: the composition will not remove strong pollution. But to protect their skin after treatment with soapy water is not bad.
Cleaner for natural and synthetic leather Leather Seat Cleaner 02062
Cleaner for natural and synthetic leather Leather Seat Cleaner 02062
The declared manufacturer - Soft 99, Japan
Estimated price - 310 rubles. for 300 ml
Foamy composition, reminiscent of the consistency of mousse. It contains vitamin E, which prevents skin aging, so it’s good to work without gloves. Unsuitable for suede. Technology: shake, apply to a cloth and lightly wipe, wipe, dry.
The composition that has arrived from the Land of the Rising Sun does not really cleanse the skin. But vitamin, if it is there, is a useful thing. True, the pharmacy is cheaper.
Skin Cleaner Leather Cleaner & Conditioner ASTROhim AC-840
Skin Cleaner Leather Cleaner & Conditioner ASTROhim AC-840
The claimed manufacturer - LLC NPP Astrokhim, Russia
Estimated price - 60 rubles. over 250 ml
The composition contains an ultraviolet filter and emollients. Designed for leather and imitation leather upholstery, but not for suede, nubuck and alcantara. Technology: shake, apply, rub, wait and polish.
The smell left after processing is very pleasant, the seat was refreshed, but it was almost not cleared, except in a thin surface layer. But where else to find so much freshener for the money?
Universal cleaner-conditioner Ice FG6244
Universal cleaner-conditioner Ice FG6244
Declared Manufacturer - Tartle Vax Europe, UK
Estimated price - 450 rubles. for 500 ml
The smell of freshness is guaranteed. The composition is intended for leather, plastic, rubber, metal and fabric. This station wagon, and even with an antistatic. There is a safety warning: skin without special impregnation will become slippery after processing (think about the steering wheel and gear knob).
It is recommended to shake, spray, wipe, wipe dry.
It turned out that the dirt practically does not disappear from the skin, but the plastic is cleaned.
Upholstery cleaner with odor neutralizer "HORS"
Cleaner and conditioner Leather valet CarPlan
The claimed manufacturer - OJSC "PKF" HORS ", Russia
Estimated price - 90 rubles. for 500 ml
Serves to quickly remove dirt and greasy stains from the skin and everything else, including plastic and carpets.
The technology is simple: spray and wipe. Well, weak plaque removed this inexpensive tool, but it did not penetrate into cracks and pores.
Auto-cleaner for skin "Autobanchik"
Auto-cleaner for skin "Autobanchik"
