User Guide

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.
● Read the leather cleaning recipe's instructions before using. Check the leather
manufacturer’s recommendations for product maintenance, if possible.
● Test your leather cleaner in a discreet area of the leather with a white, lint-free cloth.
Check for excess color rub off, discoloration, or any other negative effects after it dries.
● When ready, gently massage your leather cleaner evenly and thinly across the leather's
surface. Allow the cleaner to set naturally - do not use too much pressure when applying.
● When the leather appears clean, wipe off any excess residue, and allow drying completely.
● Don't use commercial cleaners not designed for leather. These cleaners usually have an
incompatible pH range that could deal significant damage to your leather later on.
Leather's pH is balanced around a 7, sitting neutrally between acid and alkaline.
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