Alcantara interior protection spray

A, "protective spray", as you refer to for the alcantara interior of your car will not really help keep it clean. True alcantara is synthetic as in micro fiber and can be easily cleaned using a water based cleaning agent. Never apply cleaning products directly to fabrics, use a micro fiber towel and spray a light mist onto it and then wipe in all four directions on the surface for cleaning. If you don't want to tackle it on your own, find a professional cleaner in your area who understands alcantara. But you should have no problems taking care of the fantastic material. YMMV

 

I don't like the 3M Scotchguard products. I've owned and operated an upholstery and carpet cleaning business for 25 years and have never used it. Like I said, I wouldn't apply anything to the alcantara interior of your Ferrari.

 

Here's the link to the complete care manual:

http://www.alcantara.com/en/experience/manutenzione/pdf/manuale_eng.pdf

In short:

Maintenance / Ordinary maintenance

To preserve the beauty of Alcantara®, we recommend that you clean the material regularly, avoiding energetic scrubbing and the use of steaming equipment.

Daily cleaning: dust Alcantara® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.

Weekly cleaning: after dusting Alcantara®, clean it with a slightly damp, white cotton cloth; avoid using printed cloth or paper towels which could leave ink marks on the material.

Annual cleaning: if the covering is removable, clean it in the washing machine, following the procedure described in the page "General washing instructions".

If the covering is not removable, you can use specific products, or - if they are not on hand - dust it with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with clean water. Wring it out well and clean all Alcantara® material, taking care not to wet the upholstery too deeply; dampen the cloth in clean water, wipe again, and allow to dry well overnight. Rejuvenate the material by brushing it delicately with a soft-bristled brush.

For smaller stains, if specific products are not on hand, follow these instructions.

- Act immediately, within 30 minutes of the stain's formation.
- First, remove the substance which has been spilled with a spoon or plastic spatula, if it is dense (yoghurt, jam, etc.), or with a white paper towel or sponge if it is liquid.
- Never pour the cleaning product directly on the material; rather, use a white cloth or a well-wrung sponge (rinse in clean water each time after wiping and wring out well).
- Try to reduce the stain by working from the edge towards the centre; do not scrub hard, otherwise it could spread or penetrate more deeply.

Depending on the type of stain, you can use water, lemon juice, or pure ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol) as a stain removal agent. Please read the treatment instructions below.

Water-soluble stains:
- Fruit juice, jam, gelatine, syrup, ketchup: lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Blood, egg, feces, urine: cold water (avoid warm water, which could coagulate these substances); rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Liquor, wine, beer, Coca-Cola, tea: lukewarm water; treat any traces of colour with lemon juice, then rinse well.
- Copying pencil, cocoa, chocolate, custard and chocolate sweets, ice cream, mustard: lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce, coffee sweetened with sugar: lemon juice, then lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.

NON-water-soluble stains:
- Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye shadow, perfume, shoe polish, oil and grease, grass stains, markers (including permanent markers): blot with ethyl alcohol, then water, and rinse. Grass and marker stains, especially on light-coloured material, must be treated as soon as possible to keep them from drying.
- Chewing gum and wax: put ice in a plastic bag and set it on the stain; when the substance hardens, chip it away, then treat with ethyl alcohol.

Stubborn stains:
Try repeating the treatments described several times; even stains which are not water-soluble often require subsequent treatment with water.

Old stains of unknown origin:
First treat with lukewarm water, then rinse by blotting with clean water.
If you see the stain begin to dissolve, repeat the treatment; let dry, and if necessary, treat with ethyl alcohol.

 

I totally agree with what is posted in the manual for cleaning alcantara fabric.