Does seawater damage leather seats?

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Seawater does not cause significant damage to genuine leather seats, but prolonged soaking should be avoided. It is not advisable to clean car leather seats with water, as water is the most harmful substance for leather seats. If absolutely necessary, you can use a wrung-out cloth to gently wipe the surface. Methods for maintaining leather car seats: 1. Avoid using laundry detergent or dish soap for car washing: These contain alkaline components that can cause the car paint to lose its gloss, become dull, crack, or rust over time. Special crystal cleaning solutions or car wash liquids should be used instead. 2. Promptly remove dirt from the car: Over time, exposure to sunlight, acid rain, and various corrosive substances such as cement, grease, mucus, asphalt, tree sap, and insects can form stubborn stains. These can dull the paint surface, oxidize the paint quality, and shorten the lifespan of the car's paint.