User Guide

leather cannot breathe, oil and contaminants on the inside will slowly rot structural fibers away,
or else the lack of moisture and lubrication will dry it to ashes. This process may take a while,
mind, but it's still important to clean and condition every now and then if you want your leather
to go the distance. For routine cleaning, gently brush off any visible contaminants with a lightly
damp cloth until everything looks cleansed.
Deep Cleaning & Conditioning
Every now and then, your leather will need a stronger punch to pull out the muck and restore
the luster. This can occur when you begin to see the color fade, the texture roughen, the surface
become abnormally dirty, or allow enough time to pass that you feel your leather is due for a
refreshing. This is the time for deep cleansing and conditioning, the backbone of leather care.
Deep Cleaning usually precedes conditioning. While many cleaners, such as mild soap, will
remove contaminants at or near the surface of your leather, you will need deep cleaners to pull
out substances that have had time to settle. Alcohol-based cleaners, such as Straight Cleaner
No.2, are exceptionally good at this.
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