Caring for cushion upholstery (BMW 5 Series E39)

Textile upholstery: Clean the cushion upholstery with a vacuum cleaner or a not too soft brush. In case of heavy soiling, clean the textile upholstery with a dry foam cleaner.

Grease and oil stains should be treated with cleaning gasoline or stain remover. Do not pour the cleaning agent directly onto the material, as this will inevitably create a border. Wipe the stain in a circular motion from the outside in. Other stains can usually be removed with warm soapy water.

Leather upholstery: in bright sunlight and when parked for a long time, close the seats to prevent them from fading.

Clean leather surfaces with a slightly damp knitted or woolen cloth, without over-wetting the leather and seams. After this, wipe the dry leather with a clean, soft cloth.

Heavily soiled leather surfaces can be cleaned with a mild detergent without bleach (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water). Grease and oil stains should be carefully and lightly moistened with cleaning gasoline without rubbing.

Treat clean (shiny) leather cushions with a regular leather care product. This product is available at service stations and in stores selling car products. Shake the product well before use and apply thinly with a soft cloth. After drying, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. With normal seat loads, this treatment is recommended every 6 months.