Auto · Leather Conditioners
Do I need a separate leather cleaner before conditioning?
Reviewer consensus
Yes, according to specialist subreddit consensus. r/AutoDetailing threads repeatedly note that conditioning over dirt traps grime in the leather. Two-step kits (like Lexol's cleaner-plus-conditioner kit) exist for this reason, and several reviewers specifically criticize 3-in-1 sprays for not cleaning thoroughly enough before conditioning.