Leather Cleaner
Cleanse (No.1)
Leather Hero brings you professional-grade products you can trust and it all starts with Cleanse (No.1). A pro-grade pH-neutral leather cleaner for use on pigmented leather (painted/coated) cars, furniture, upholstery, and other pigmented leather goods.
- Removes dirt and grime
- Anti-bacterial
- Fast drying, pleasant smelling, non-sudsing, and easy to use
- Maintenance strength pH neutral cleaner. Use every 3 months or as needed
- Ideal for immediate cleaning of fresh spills (never rub)
- Formulated for pigmented (painted/coated) leathers
- Save $$$ when you DIY with the products the professionals use
Perfectly calibrated for maintenance cleaning
This cleaner helps to remove dirt, grime, perspiration and body oils from the surface of your leather. It won't make your leather greasy, smelly or dry - just clean. Strong enough to get the job done yet gentle enough to use on a wide range of coated fashion, auto, and furniture leathers.
Anti-bacterial
Contains a powerful antibacterial that is proven to kill:
- Escherichia coli (E coli)
- Proteus vulgaris
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or Golden Staph)
Spray, scrub and wipe
Apply by spray or pour onto a just damp white microfibre cloth. A brush can help to agitate dirt from the grain of your leather. For fine leathers, use a gentle approach with a soft bristle brush. For furniture and car leather, a medium bristle brush can usually be used. Avoid firm rubbing with a cloth as this can remove coatings.
3 monthly schedule
When it comes to leather care, a 'light and regular' approach is key. Use every 3 months or as needed to keep your leather free of deeply ingrained soiling that can eventually stain and damage leather coatings. Regular cleaning helps to prevent heavy grime build-up, and removes invisible contaminants such as perspiration and oils with less effort and better results than a once a year spring clean.
When accidents happen
Often, the difference between a mark and a stain is time. When spills and other marks have time to set in, they can become indelible; permanent. Having a pro-grade leather cleaner on hand to treat accidents when they happen can minimize the risk of nasty stains.
Give yourself the gift of leather that looks amazing and lasts longer with Cleanse (No.1).
This cleaner is a maintenance strength cleaner for pigmented(painted/coated) leather, waxed, oil-pull-up and synthetic leather.
The amount of product required depends on the type and condition of your leather as well as the amount of soiling and time since the last clean.
50ml: Small marks, 1 x steering wheel or 1 x handbag
125ml: 1-2 x car seats or 2-3 x standard sofa seats
250ml: 1 x 2 seater or 1-2 x recliners or 2 or more armchairs or multiple light cleans of several furniture pieces.
500ml: 1 x 3 seater sofa, lots of light cleans
1L: Multiple large treatments
2L: Multiple large treatments
Coverage estimates are broad as individual users have leather
that is in different condition and use products on different care schedules. The newer the leather and the more frequently it is serviced, the less product required per service. The older the leather, the less frequently it has been
treated in the past and with an infrequent care schedule going forward, the amount of product needed for each service will be greater. We recommend light and regular care. For some users this will be once every week or two. For others, it will be once every 3 months. In most cases, leather care that is
stretched beyond a 3 monthly schedule requires more effort and can consume more product. Another factor is usage. Some users choose to apply more product per service than others.
Pack sizes
50ml
250ml
500ml
1L
2L
3L
For leather that is cleaned regularly and is not heavily soiled:
1) Pour Cleanse (No.1) onto a just damp cloth and wipe vigorously over all areas using moderate pressure. Do not rub. A brush can be used to agitate dirt from the grain if needed.
2) Rinse the cloth under running water then wring. Repeat Step 1.
3) Wipe with a dry cloth.
For leather that is heavily soiled:
1) Spray Cleanse (No.1) onto one area at a time. Gently scrub with a brush then wipe with a microfibre cloth. Repeat as needed.
Ideal for: cleaning pigmented (painted/coated) leather as well as waxed, oil Pull-up and synthetic leather.
Use with: Nourish (No.2) and Protect (No.3)
Application schedule: Use every 3 months or as needed. Can be used more frequently on leather in high traffic environments.
Application method: By cloth or spray.
Best accessories: White microfibre cloths and scrubbing brush
Instructions: On the labels, Directions for Use tab, Tips and under the How To tab in main menu
Drying time: Depends on the amoutn of product used and environmental factors. Usually less than 30 mins.
Time before use: Wait until the leather feels dry to touch.
Available in kits: Yes
Tips:
Regualr use produces best results
Apply Nourish (No.2) then Protect (No.3) after cleaning.
Troubleshooting:
After years of use, leather coatings can wear thin, become compromised by body oils and perspiration and some may have been exposed to unsuitable cleaning chemicals resulting in damage to the leather and/or coatings.
If normal cleaning results in coatings disturbance, it is a sign that the original topcoat may be expired 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
KAT said this about Cleanse (No.1)
"Fast shipping! Product was packed securely! Works wonderful on my leather jacket! Cheers!"
Soiled | Clean
Maintenance is key
Leather is robust and durable, capable of lasting for many years. Like everything we touch and use regularly, it becomes soiled with grime from our skin, clothing and the atmosphere.
There are 2 main objectives when cleaning leather:
1) to improve the hygiene, look and feel
2) to remove that damaging grime and thereby extend the usable life of the leather
One is about aesthetics, the other is about preventing drying, cracking, delamination and tears.
Could your pigmented sofa use a good clean?
Car care starts here
Leathers that have opaque surface coatings are known as 'pigmented'. With few exceptions, car leathers are the pigmented type.
Cleanse (No.1) is calabrated for routine maintenance cleaning. Used regularly and in conjunction with Nourish (No.2) and Protect (No.3) it gives your leather the care it needs to keep its good looks and last for years.
If your leather is pigmented (painted/coated) this is the best cleaner for it whether its car seats, furniture, jacket, or apparel.
That's not paint on the seat. It's the original colour exposed by cleaning
SAM said this about Cleanse (No.1)
"Awesome Dealer, Awesome Product. Highly Recommended. Was Posted Quickly."
Compare our Cleaners
Not sure if Cleanse (No.1) is the one you want? Here is an overview of our cleaners.
The Gentlest Cleaner
Formulated to safely clean unfinished leathers, this product cleans grime and spills and helps to prevent damage (drying and cracking). Keep it on hand so that you can address spills as they happen. With regular use, the inevitable marks and stains that occur on unfinished leathers can be minimised.
Check out Nubuck, Suede & Aniline Cleanse (No.10)
The All-Rounder
Calibrated for the routine care of pigmented (painted/coated), waxed and synthetic leathers, this cleaner removes soiling from your car seats, handbags and furnishings. For sofas, a 3 monthly service is usually ideal and makes the work quick and easy. For overdue spring cleans, grab a scrubbing brush and lots of microfibre cloths.
Strong Surface Prep Before Colour Work
This strong cleaner is the one you need when you are doing repair and colour work. It's job is to remove the waxes, silicones, oils, emolients and grime from the surface so that the new colour and coatings stick well. Use generously and scrub thoroughly. This cleaner can also be used as a spot cleaner for stubborn marks.
Check out Spot & Prep (No.4).
Destroys Mould
This product removes mould and mould spores and inhibits future outbreaks. It can be used on most leathers including furnishings, cars and apparel. After treating mould, clean your leather to remove the organic matter that feeds mould (such as grime from hands, food spills etc). Follow up with a nourishing conditioner that's right for your leather.
Check out Mould Remover (No.21).
For Pesky Ink Marks
Ink marks from pens and biros can be on and in leather. This cleaner can remove ink when it's on the surface and can minimise it when it has penetrated. Keep it on hand to deal with ink accidents as they happen. Never rub as this can remove coatings.
Check out Ink Remover (No.)
COMING SOON
For Those Dark Shadowy Dye Stains
Dark fabrics can transfer dyes onto and into leather. This cleaner can remove transferred dyes when they are on the surface. Once they have penetrated it can reduce or minimise the stain. Keep this cleaner on hand, along with a scrubbing brush and microfibre cloth to tackle transferred dyes as they happen.
Check out Dye Remover (No.15).
Fabulous! Made my leather goods new again
Excellent !!
I ordered the Cleanse, Nourish and Protect pack for my new leather dining chairs. The order arrived quickly along with an email with directions for use. I would advise to follow the email instructions not the instructionson the bottle as they are a fair bit more detailed. The products were easy to use and I'm looking forward to my chairs being kept in tip top condition as I will also be following the recommended treatment intervals.
Leather Care & Protection Kit
Good product, worked as described. Directions and videos were easy to follow. Would be good in they included a little spatula in their kit. I used this to repair vinyl car seat splits. It’s only been a few weeks but it appears to be holding well. I ordered far more than needed, a little seems to go a long way.
