In my opinion, using Lexol's cleaner and then following with Lexol's preservative is probably best for truly cleaning, conditioning, and preserving real leather, but who has that kind of time? Or that kind of leather? Most leather today-- whether you realize it or not-- is actually painted and more synthetic than cow hide. An exception to that rule would be gun leather (like belts and holsters) or horse tack & saddles. Ask your local cobbler or leather repair shop if you have any doubts about this. It's simply become cheaper for shoe companies, furniture makers, and leather jacket companies to use painted leather than to truly dye the leather with pigments. Also, even luxury car makers have now opted for synthetic faux-leather seating surfaces (they all give this fancier names than "vinyl"). Sure, they keep real leather around because people *think* they like luxury leather ("Corintian leather!") but synthetics are more UV resistant, durable, and easier to clean and keep clean.
Meguiar's is good for simply wiping down a leather surface, eliminating light dust or dirt, and leaving a nice shine, but not so great for removing actual grime or stains. I settled for Mr. Leather because it seems to be a quick, no-nonsense way to clean and move on. I'm not in to detailing my car like I was when I was 16 or 17. I've got three bottles of this stuff stashed around (gave one to my girlfriend for her leather couches). In my opinion, it's the best happy medium for cleaner/preservative. Also, I actually have a mixture of leather (my couches) and simulated leather (car seats). Mr. Leather seems to do the best at cleaning both and making them look nice.
One last thing: What really sold me on this product, caused me to order two more bottles, and to write this review, is that I couldn't remove some dog slobber stains from the leather/vinyl on the rear doors of my car until I used this. A few sprays on a rag, some elbow grease, and now the interior of my car doors looks as-new!
| Manufacturer | Mr. Leather |
|---|---|
| Brand | MR. LEATHER |
| Model | Mr. Leather 707371 Cleaner & Conditioner - 16oz Spray |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 1.65 x 4 x 10.76 inches |
| Item model number | 707371 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 707371 |
