Interior & Leather Brushes

Interior brushes lift dust out of vents, switchgear, stitching and seams, and leather brushes work cleaner into the grain of seats and steering wheels. The range covers Maxshine interior and horsehair brushes, Better Detailing boar hair and ultra-soft synthetic brushes, leather brushes from CarPro and Mammoth, plus swabs and microfibre sticks.

How to choose

• Leather: a soft leather brush, such as the Mammoth Zuko or the Maxshine 17cm horsehair brush, cleans the grain without scuffing the colour coat, and the CarPro Leather and Fabric Brush also does cloth.
• Plastics and screens: gloss black trim and screens scratch easily, so dust them with your softest brush or the Maxshine mini duster, while textured plastics and door pockets can take a firmer brush.
• Reach: a slim brush fits vent slats and switch surrounds, a wider one covers larger vents and trim seams, and swabs and microfibre sticks go deeper.

Good to know

• Work one area at a time and wipe off with a microfibre before the cleaner dries, or the dirt settles back into the grain. Pair with Leather Cleaners or Interior Cleaners.
• Keep these brushes for the interior: one used outside carries grit that marks soft trim.

What brush should I use to clean leather car seats?

A soft brush, such as horsehair or a dedicated leather brush, used with a leather cleaner. Work a small area in gentle circles to lift dirt out of the grain and seams, then wipe it off with a microfibre before it dries. A stiff brush can scuff the colour coat. Our leather cleaner guide compares cleaners.

Related: Brushes & Applicators, Interior Tools & Equipment, Carpet, Fabric & Drill Brushes, Leather Conditioners. Popular brands here: Maxshine, Better Detailing, Mammoth Microfibre, CarPro.