I can't seem to find a good thread on interior cleaner so I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Hate the super shinny Armor All crap and not quite sure what to use on my '15 GS350. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

I use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for day-to-day cleaning of everything. Cleans with no gloss and UV protection to boot. Quarterly, on the leather, I use Leather Masters Strong Leather Cleaner diluted 50/50 with hot water for cleaning and their Leather Protection Cream for protection. The LM Leather Cleaner works equally well on vinyl and NuLuxe too. The QID works on everything including leather, vinyl, gauges and navigation screen.

 

+1 The Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer also does not leave a slick oily residue like other cleaners might, and no over-powering odor. I only found it recently and I've since tossed all my other interior cleaners (other than Lexol).

 

I used to use Meguiars QID, but recently started using this product from Blackfire which is similar but much better:

https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-i...r-cleaner.html

 

I use Aerospace 303 but it is more of a protectant then a cleaner. To clean my interior I normally just use what the manufacturer recommends, Woolite and water mixture.

 

They only recommend oolite/water on the leather. Although, I would and did for years use it on everything.

Doesn't translate between gloss surfaces and not though, the Blackfire product (and Megs QID) can be used on all.

 

Hello, You can try Nexzett Plastic Deep Cleaner A concentrated deep cleaner that removes grime buildup from interior trim such as the dashboard, steering wheel, shift ****, arm rests and pedals without harsh chemicals. Removes rubber scuff marks. Revives color and leaves an anti-static finish. Biodegradable and silicone-free. This company use it its awesome: https://www.rsautospa.ca

 

I agree with SW17LS that woolite is the best to use! I've been using it for years with great results.

 

My $0.02

Just a FYI. Woolite is no longer the same product that used to be marketed specifically to launder woolen items. As the popularity of woolen items declined over the years, it has morphed into a general laundry detergent to stay relevant. If you want a dedicated wool wash product, google it. Here is one link to some wool wash reviews. https://www.yookiwool.com/blogs/yook...a-eucalan-soak

Lexus does not specify Woolite, rather it suggests a 5% solution of a wool detergent to use on real leather and a 1% solution of a general liquid detergent for use on faux leather. Just because Woolite has the word wool in it does not necessarily make it a great wool detergent. I've spoken with several people who deal professionally with wool products daily and they won't use Woolite. Today Woolite only makes three laundry products, none of which are advertised to work specifically on wool. Check it out on their website. Not saying it won't work but it is nothing I would recommend. In my own testing of Woolite, a 5% solution does not work very well. It doesn't generate much foam at all so you are then getting the leather overly wet and the cleaning strength of this 5% mix hardly cleans any better than plain water.

Finally, I usually like to use products designed specifically for the material(s) I plan to work on. In this case I prefer to use a dedicated leather cleaner for my leather products. I'm not looking for fragrances or fiber shrinkage additives, etc. The only real hazard I see that could be a problem is with the stitching if the detergent is not completely removed. High quality dedicated leather cleaners are not much more expensive than using a laundry detergent like Woolite and IME they work a lot better.

When using any detergent on your leather, it is a good idea to use a wrung out cotton towel to wipe up any remaining detergent paying special attention to the stitching. Also try to not get the leather overly wet. That's why a high foaming product is a better choice.

Most leather professionals recommend the CHAT method for cleaning leather items.
C - Cleaner. as in the detergent mixture
H - Heat. moderately hot cleaners work markedly better and faster
A - Agitation. gentle but brisk agitation to loosen up soiling
T - Time. as in dwell time. This is again where a high foaming mix work better. The foam can be left on the leather for a longer time to allow the cleaner to work without overly wetting the leather.

I suggest that what ever cleaner you use after you apply and agitate an area, that you wipe up the residue with a white cotton towel so you can inspect to see if any soiling has been removed.

 

Thats really good advice. I moved on from using Woolite years ago, but never would have occurred to me to think about that...

 

Griot's Garage interior cleaner is great. No dyes, no perfumes, no shiny or oily after affect. Works great on all surfaces including leather. I clean my interior with it then move to Aerospace 303 UV protectant for the dash and other trim. I also use Meguir's gold class leather cleaner + conditioner spray. Those are the only 3 products I use on the interior and they have treated me well so far.

 

+1 for Griot's Interior cleaner.

 

Any advice for removing some slight staining on the headliner?

 

Folex works for the headliner. Available at Home Depot, Target, Walmart and grocery stores. Spray than wait a minute, than agitate with a toothbrush, than absorb by pressing with paper towels. This also works great on carpet.