Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner
Professional-Grade Cleaner for Automotive Carpet, Fabric Upholstery, Canvas & More
Leather Magic® Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is a professional-grade, water-based cleaner formulated for automotive carpet, cloth seats, fabric upholstery, door panels, headliners, furniture fabrics, canvas, awnings, tents and other appropriate fabric surfaces.
The formula penetrates into fabric fibers to help loosen and remove dirt, oils, mildew, bird droppings and other surface contaminants. Its water-based formulation is designed for effective cleaning without relying on harsh solvents commonly associated with aggressive cleaning products.
Use it as a spot cleaner for localized areas or as a surface cleaner for larger fabric applications. It is also an excellent preparation step before restoring faded or discolored carpet and fabric with Leather Magic® Carpet & Upholstery Dye.
Why Choose Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner?
Water-Based Formula
Designed to penetrate fabric fibers and help loosen dirt, oils and other surface contaminants.
Formulated Without Harsh Solvents
The water-based formulation provides effective cleaning without relying on harsh cleaning solvents.
Deep-Fiber Cleaning
Helps remove embedded dirt and other contaminants from carpet and fabric surfaces.
Multiple Fabric Applications
Suitable for many common automotive and household fabric materials, including woven fabrics, velour, microfiber, canvas, nylon, rayon, polyester, cotton and wool.
Spot or Surface Cleaning
Use for localized spots and heavily soiled areas or for cleaning larger fabric surfaces.
Professional-Grade Formula
Developed for automotive, upholstery, carpet and fabric cleaning applications.
Clean Automotive Carpet, Upholstery & Fabric
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is ideal for cleaning many areas of a vehicle interior, including:
- Automotive carpet
- Cloth seats
- Floor mats
- Fabric door panels
- Fabric trim
- Headliners
- Other appropriate automotive fabric surfaces
It helps remove the dirt, oils, grime and other contaminants that accumulate through everyday use.
For heavily soiled automotive interiors, clean the fabric thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before beginning any dyeing or restoration process.
Clean Furniture Upholstery & Household Fabrics
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner can also be used for appropriate household fabric applications, including:
- Furniture upholstery
- Fabric chairs
- Sofas and other upholstered surfaces
- Canvas
- Awnings
- Tents
- Other washable fabric surfaces
Always test the product first on a small, inconspicuous area to verify compatibility and check for any change in color, appearance or texture.
What Does It Help Remove?
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner helps loosen and remove common contaminants found on automotive and household fabrics, including:
- Dirt and general soil
- Body oils
- Grease and oily residue
- Mildew
- Bird droppings
- Food and beverage residue
- Everyday surface contamination
- Other accumulated grime
For unknown or particularly difficult stains, always test first and follow the appropriate cleaning procedure for the specific fabric.
More Than a Traditional Carpet Shampoo
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is not simply a conventional carpet shampoo. It is formulated as a versatile fabric cleaner that can be used for both spot cleaning and larger surface-cleaning applications.
This makes it useful for:
- Cleaning individual stains or heavily soiled areas
- Cleaning automotive interiors
- Refreshing fabric upholstery
- Cleaning carpet and floor mats
- Preparing fabric for color restoration
- Cleaning canvas and other appropriate fabric surfaces
For restoration projects, cleaning is an important first step. Dirt, oils and other contaminants should be removed before applying a fabric dye or color restoration product.
Clean Before Carpet & Fabric Dyeing
If you are restoring faded, discolored or worn automotive carpet or fabric upholstery, thoroughly cleaning the material before applying dye can help provide a better surface for the restoration process.
Recommended restoration process:
1. Clean
Remove dirt, oils and other contaminants with Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner.
2. Dry
Allow the fabric to dry completely before applying any color product.
3. Restore
Apply the appropriate Leather Magic Carpet & Upholstery Dye or Carpet Dye Kit according to the product instructions.
4. Allow to Cure
Allow the restored surface to dry and cure before returning it to normal use.
Looking for color restoration? See our Carpet & Upholstery Dye and Carpet Dye Kit.
Fabrics & Materials
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is formulated for use on many common fabric materials, including:
- Woven fabrics
- Velour
- Microfiber
- Canvas
- Nylon
- Rayon
- Polyester
- Cotton
- Wool
- Automotive carpeting
Because fabric construction, dyes and finishes can vary, always test an inconspicuous area before treating the entire surface.
How to Use Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner
1. Remove Loose Dirt
Vacuum or brush away loose dirt and debris before cleaning.
2. Test First
Apply the product to a small, inconspicuous area and check for any unwanted change in color, appearance or texture.
3. Apply the Cleaner
Apply Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner to the appropriate fabric surface.
4. Work Into the Fabric
For areas with heavier soil, work the cleaner into the fibers using an appropriate upholstery or fabric-cleaning brush.
5. Remove Loosened Soil
Remove the loosened dirt and cleaning residue using an appropriate clean towel, extraction method or other suitable cleaning procedure.
6. Allow to Dry
Allow the fabric to dry completely before evaluating the final cleaning result or beginning a restoration process.
Always follow the specific application instructions supplied with the product.
Important: Do Not Use on Alcantara® or Automotive Sport Fabrics
Do not use Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner on Alcantara® or other automotive “sport” fabrics. This product can permanently stain these materials.
For Alcantara and other sport fabrics, use the appropriate Leather Magic Alcantara & Sport Fabric Cleaner instead.
Always Test an Inconspicuous Area First
Fabric materials can vary significantly in their construction, dyes, finishes and previous treatments.
Before cleaning the entire surface, test the product on a small, inconspicuous area. Allow the test area to dry and check the result before proceeding.
If the material shows an unexpected change in color, appearance or texture, discontinue use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this cleaner on automotive carpet?
Yes. Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is formulated for automotive carpet and other appropriate fabric surfaces found in vehicle interiors.
Can I use it on cloth car seats?
Yes, it can be used on appropriate cloth and fabric automotive upholstery. Always test an inconspicuous area first.
Can I use it on furniture upholstery?
Yes. The cleaner can be used on appropriate household fabric upholstery and other washable fabric surfaces.
Can I use it on microfiber?
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner can be used on appropriate microfiber fabric surfaces. Because microfiber construction and finishes vary, test an inconspicuous area first.
Can I use it on canvas?
Yes. It can be used for appropriate canvas applications such as awnings and tents. Always test first, particularly on colored or treated canvas.
Can it remove mildew?
The cleaner helps remove mildew and other surface contaminants. Heavily contaminated or permanently stained materials may require additional treatment.
Is this a carpet shampoo?
Leather Magic Carpet & Fabric Upholstery Cleaner is designed as a versatile fabric and carpet cleaner rather than simply a traditional carpet shampoo. It can be used for spot cleaning and larger surface-cleaning applications.
Can I use it before applying carpet dye?
Yes. Cleaning the carpet or fabric before applying dye is an important part of the restoration process. Allow the material to dry completely before applying Leather Magic Carpet & Upholstery Dye.
Can I use it on Alcantara?
No. Do not use this product on Alcantara® or other automotive sport fabrics. Use Leather Magic Alcantara & Sport Fabric Cleaner instead.
Should I test the product first?
Yes. Always test the cleaner on a small, inconspicuous area before treating the entire surface.
Leather Magic® — Professional-Grade Restoration Products
Leather Magic® provides professional-grade products for leather, vinyl, carpet and fabric repair, cleaning, color restoration and protection.
With decades of industry experience, Leather Magic products are developed for both DIY users and professional restorers, helping customers repair, restore and maintain automotive interiors, furniture, upholstery and other surfaces.
From cleaning and preparation to color restoration, Leather Magic provides products designed to help restore the appearance and extend the useful life of your interior surfaces.