Leather Softener
Deep conditioning treatment for stiffened leather. Restores suppleness in one application.
Softener (No.22)
Leather can harden over time. With limited care, the internal fibres may become dry, causing stiffening. This leather softener can help to soften hardened leather and restore flexibility.
- Penetrating, lubricating deep conditioning treatment
- Restores softness and suppleness to leather that has stiffened
- Formulated for pigmented (painted/coated) leathers and can be used on other types
- Use once a year or as needed
- Suitable for cars, furnishings, apparel and more
- Water-based, easy to apply, and Australian-made
- Fast acting
- Specialist tannery grade product
- Cannot reverse water-hardening or alter leather that was intentially made to be hard or stiff such as veg tanned or belting leather
Simply wipe on
Apply the cream with a cloth or sponge to a clean leather surface. Allow it to absorb. Softening usually occurs with the first application and subsequent applications can produce further results. Suitable for use on pigmented furniture, car seats, apparel, and other leather items. Also suitable for some aniline and waxed leathers.
Yearly treatment
Use a suitable leather conditioner for your 3 monthly care regime and this product once a year as a deep conditioning treatment.
Used in tanneries
This product is used by some leather manufacturers to soften leather throughout the tanning process.
Ideal for pigmented (painted/coated) leathers. May be suitable for use on other leather types.
Before applying Leather Leather Softener:
1) Vacuum to remove any dust and grit from the surface and crevices
2) Clean with Cleanse (No.1) until leather is free of soiling, body oils, and perspiration, following the Directions for Use provided on the Cleanse (No.1) web-page, packaging and the How To tab
When the leather is clean:
3) Pour a generous amount of Softener (No.22) onto a clean, just-damp microfibre cloth. Squeeze to incorporate throughout the cloth
4) Wipe over one area at a time, gently massaging into the leather until all areas have been treated
5) A second or third application can be applied within a week or two if needed. Otherwise, repeat once a year or as required.
125ml: Handbag, shoes, jacket, or a few belts and accessories
250ml: Armchair, car seats, dining chairs, or several small items such as handbags, shoes and jackets
500ml: 3 seater sofa, full car interior, 2 recliners, 6 or more dining chairs, or lots of small items such as handbags, shoes and jackets
1L: 5 seater sofa or more, large modular sofa, 10 or more dining chairs, or a 3 seater sofa and a full car interior
2L: A full lounge suite with armchairs and ottoman, a full car interior and extra items, or repeat treatments of a 5 seater sofa
3L: Multiple lounge suites, several car interiors, or repeat treatments of all the leather in a home
Consider when your leather was last serviced. If it receives regular care, a smaller amount of product may suffice per service. If it has not received any care for 3 months or longer, more product may be needed.
Ideal for: Softening and nourishing pigmented (painted/coated) leathers. Can also be used on some waxed and pull-up leathers. May be suitable for some aniline leathers. Helps to restore and maintain suppleness. Leaves a soft, nourished look and feel with moderate/subtle shine.
Use with: Leather cleaner Cleanse (No.1), Nourish (No.2) and leather protector, Protect (No.3)
Application schedule: Apply y3 early or as needed.
Application method: Best applied by hand using a microfibre cloth and a gently massaging wiping technique
Best accessories: A white microfibre cloth
Instructions: On the labels, Directions for Use tab, Tips and under the How To tab in main menu
Drying time: Typically, a few minutes. Exposed, porous leather may take longer to dry
Time before use: Wait until the leather feels dry to touch
Available in kits: No
Tips:
Regualr use produces best results
Apply leather protector Protect (No.3) after Softener (No.22)
Can be lightly buffed to render a subtle shine.
Troubleshooting:
If cleaning and/or conditioning results in coatings disturbance, the original topcoat has failed or worn extensively and needs to be replaced. See our leather repair products and How To guides to find suitable solutions for the job
Test before use: Always test products in an inconspicuous area first. There are many makers of leather and leather coatings and whilst most are to standard, there may be some that are not
Storage: Lid on tight and away from direct UV light and heat (in a cool dark cupboard). Avoid contaminating the contents with baterial sources including skin
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I’ve been a convert to leather hero products for awhile. A couple of years ago I restored a faded leather couch my dad gave me using their products. Returned it to its analine gorgeous best. Then restored its partner couch. This is the first time I’ve used the softener and followed up with the nourish for good measure. The results as always-incredible!
Amazing quality products that actually work. My first time using these products and I will not be using anything else, they really have exceeded my expectations.
I have found your leather softner to be a fantastic product and has bought the dried out SAAB car seats back to a soft and supple condition.
It does exactly what it says it does. I put my leather jacket in the washing machine on a delicate wash and it was dried out by the time it dried. I put this conditioner on it with a cloth and waited a couple of hours and its just like how it was, supple and shiny.
Very happy with the products on my 50 yr old leather chesterfields! Thank you.
it really does what it said, it is a great product I'm very happy with this product.
We bought leather softener for a newish sofa that had become extremely squeaky and after 2 applications it’s stopped squeaking!
Works a treat.