Think about everything that touches the inside of an airplane on a typical summer flight. Hands coated in sunscreen grip the yoke and throttle. Arms slick with lotion rest on the armrests. A passenger’s coffee tips over in a bump and soaks into the carpet. Heads lean back against the headliner. None of it looks like much on any one flight, but body oils, lotions, and spills build up into a dull, sticky film that attracts dirt and makes a cabin look older than it is.
The tricky part is that an aircraft cabin mixes materials in a small space: carpet, fabric or leather seats, vinyl side panels, plastic trim, a fabric headliner, and a panel full of instruments. Household cleaners aren’t designed with any of that in mind, and the wrong product can bleach fabric or strip color from vinyl. A single cleaner made for aircraft interiors keeps the job simple and the surfaces safe.
Quick answer: Aero Cosmetics Interior Cleaner 32 fl. oz. is a multi-surface cleaner for aircraft, car, boat, and RV interiors. It’s safe on carpet, fabric, vinyl, leather, trim panels, headliners, tray tables, cockpits, and galleys, and it removes beverage spills, body oils, lotions, and make-up stains with a light natural leather scent. Aero Cosmetics says it has been used in the aircraft industry for more than 37 years and meets Boeing and Airbus cleaning specifications. It’s available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
What it cleans
- Surfaces: carpet, fabric, vinyl, smooth leather, trim panels, headliners, tray tables, cockpits, and galleys.
- Common messes: beverage spills, body oils, lotions and sunscreen, and make-up stains.
- Formula: described by Aero Cosmetics as non-hazardous and biodegradable, with a light natural leather fragrance.
Two cautions before you start
Repaired or re-dyed upholstery: interior cleaners can lift dye that isn’t original. If your leather or vinyl has been repaired or re-colored, clean those areas with only a damp towel, and always test a small hidden spot first.
Suede and unfinished leather: this cleaner is designed for smooth leather, vinyl, fabric, and hard interior surfaces. Don’t use it on suede or rough, unfinished leather.
Pilot tip: Near the panel, spray onto a microfiber towel rather than onto the surface so no liquid runs into switches or instrument bezels. After cleaning leather or vinyl, follow with Aero Cosmetics Leather Care to condition and protect it from UV.
Where to buy
Aero Cosmetics Interior Cleaner 32 oz is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price. It also comes in a 16 oz bottle, 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use one product for the whole cabin?
Largely, yes. It’s made for carpet, fabric, vinyl, smooth leather, trim, and headliners. For conditioning leather after cleaning, use a dedicated conditioner like Leather Care.
Will it take color out of my seats?
Not on original finishes, but it can remove non-original dye from repaired or re-colored leather and vinyl. Test first, and clean any re-dyed areas with only a damp towel.
Does it work in cars and RVs too?
Yes. Aero Cosmetics makes it for aircraft, cars, boats, RVs, and even household interiors.
