The Microfibre Work Cloth is a true car detailing staple and lends itself to a huge variety of tasks from every cleaning application and finishing process. As you won't be able to effectively clean these surfaces with an interior detail brush or upholstery brush, swap your brush out for a fresh clean microfibre cloth. Complete a thorough evaluation of your Alcantara condition to gain an idea of what products will be needed, then we would recommend giving it a good vacuum to remove all excess dirt and dust from the surface. On a weekly basis, you should simply aim to dust all Alcantara surfaces down using a soft brush and/or a vacuum cleaner fitted with a suitable brush. Seat covers and interior surfaces trimmed with Alcantara are relatively robust and hard-wearing, although care is needed when it comes to routine cleaning.

Through its deep penetrating hygiene effect, it easily but gently removes even stubborn dirt from car interior trims, upholstered seats, roof linings, etc. One picked up on my comments about the filthy Alcantara steering wheel in the Caterham Seven 420R in the last issue and reckoned this product was a surefire way of bringing it back to health.Cleaning of large surfaces: Slightly moisten the soiled surface with the Cleaner and immediately soak up with a terry cloth. For fine upholstery other than Alcantera, like NuBuck, genuine or synthetic suedes, sheepskin, or wool fabrics, try our water-based Micro Lather cleaner for soiling and dry, tough stains. Seals the matt and textured surfaces to retain the fine textures of the modern, finely grained cockpits. Developed to remove ingrained soiling from the most delicate of finishes without degrading the surface itself. Once again light pressure is all thats needed as any more may cause your surface to matte down further.

For general cleaning duties, Swissvax Alcanta should be sprayed on to a Swissvax Micro-Absorb Towel and then worked into the Alcantara thoroughly with a dabbing action, before being mopped up with a second Swissvax Micro-Absorb Towel and left to dry naturally.If the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean Alcantara, by using specific products ( Fenice, James, Perrone). For years countless race cars have utilized suede or Alcantara steering wheels for their enhanced grip, but because they soak up oil so easily, it is almost sacrilege to place hands on a suede steering wheel without a pair of gloves on. Brushing the fibres will lift them once again, treating the dull, matted appearance with a new life. Then spray Alcantara Cleaner on your natural bristle brush and proceed the same as if the stain were fresh, finishing up by brushing up the nap on and around the treated area. After trying numerous things, I bought the AD Alcantara cleaner with a soft brush - applied the cleaner on the steering wheel and scrubbed with a brush.