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* Leather oil: Hardened and dry leather needs a stronger doiss of [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|moisturing]]. Leather oil is liquid and therefore penetrates well into leather. But also be careful with [[porous leather]]. Oils also cause stains on such leather types.
 
* Leather oil: Hardened and dry leather needs a stronger doiss of [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|moisturing]]. Leather oil is liquid and therefore penetrates well into leather. But also be careful with [[porous leather]]. Oils also cause stains on such leather types.
  
 
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* [[Waterproofing leather|Waterproofing]]: Frequently [[Waterproofing leather|waterproofing]] is assimilated with "Leather Care". But waterproofing products only offer one function: To increase the water resistance. Therefore, an only waterproofing protection can never be assumed to be sufficient on the long run. The leather would otherwise over time still be [[Leather damages#Disintegration of old leather|dry and brittle]].
 
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* [[Imprägnierung|Leder-Imprägnierung]]: Häufig werden [[Imprägnierung|Imprägnierungen]] mit "Lederpflege" gleichgestellt. Imprägnierungen haben aber nur die Funktion, die Wasserdichtigkeit zu erhöhen. Daher darf eine Imprägnierung nie als ausreichende "Lederpflege" verstanden werden, sondern nur als Feuchtigkeitsschutz. Das Leder würde sonst mit der Zeit trotzdem [[Lederschäden#Zerfall_alter_Leder|austrocknen und spröde]] werden.  
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''[[Imprägnierung|Imprägnierungen]] sind bei empfindlichen Ledern kein Komplettschutz!''<br></p>
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''[[Waterproofing leather|Waterproofing]] is never a complete protection for sensitive leathers!''<br></p>
 
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* Sattelseife: Sattelseife ist eine alkalische Seife, die historisch für die Reinigung von [[Sattel|Sätteln]], [[Lederriemen - Lederbänder]] und ähnlichen Artikeln verwendet wurde. Heutzutage wird Sattelseite kaum noch verwendet und ist auch eigentlich nicht ideal für die Reinigung von Ledern. Leder selbst werden in der Gerberei im sauren Bereich produziert. Moderne Reiniger berücksichtigen das und sind idealerweise nicht stark alkalisch. Sattelseife wird im Handel sowohl in flüssiger als auch in fester Form angeboten.
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* [[Leather cleaner|Saddle Soap]]: Saddle Soap is an [[pH value|alkaline]] soap, which has been used historically for cleaning [[Leather saddle|saddles]], [[leather straps]] and similar articles. Alkaline soaps are not ideal for the [[leather cleaner|cleaning of leather]]. Leather is produced at the [[tannery]] in the [[pH value|acidic range]]. Modern [[leather cleaner|cleaners]] take this into consideration and are ideally not [[pH value|strongly alkaline]]. Saddle soap is available in liquid and solid form.
  
* Leder Versiegelung: Eine Leder Versiegelung ist i.d.R. ein Lederpflegeprodukt, welches die obere Farbschicht [[Zurichtung|pigmentierter]] Leder des Leders vor negativen, äußeren Einflüssen schützt. Der Schutz ist dann gegen Abrieb oder Verfärbungen durch Bekleidung. Eine Versiegelung ist meist auf Wasserbasis und frei von Ölen, Fetten oder Wachsen und daher eher für neuere Leder gedacht, die noch keinen Rückfettungsbedarf haben, aber stark genutzt werden.  
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* Leather Sealant: A leather sealant or leather shield is usually a leather care product, which protects the [[finish|upper layer of paint or pigment]]. It protects leather leather from negative external influences like [[leather damages#Signs of wear on leather|abrasion]] or [[leather damages#Dye transfer on leather|discoloration and dye transfer on leather]] caused by clothing. A sealant is usually water-based and free of [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|oils, fats or waxes]] and therefore intended more for newer leather, which still have no damage but are intensively used.
  
* Schuhcreme und Schuhwichse: Siehe Hauptartikel: ''[[Schuhcreme]]''
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* For shoe care porducts see main article ''[[Shoe care]]''.
  
 
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''Hochwertige Schuhpflegemittel''<br></p>
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''High-quality [[Shoe care|shoe care products]].''<br></p>
 
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===Lederfett oder Lederöl?===
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===Leather fat or leather oill?===
Sehr häufig wird strittig diskutiert, ob ein Fett oder ein Öl die beste Pflege für ein Leder ist. Häufig wird argumentiert, dass ein Lederfett die Poren schließen würde. Umgekehrt wird argumentiert, dass ein Lederöl das Leder "zu ölig" macht.  
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It is often discussed whether [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|fat or oil]] is the best care for leather. It is often argued that a dubbin makes the leather unbreatheable. Conversely, it is argued that leather oil soakes leather too oily.
  
Zum Lederfett muss man anmerken, dass ein Lederfett ohne besonders zähe Harze und Wachse die Atmungsaktivität eines Schuhleders oder einer [[Lederbekleidung|Motorradkombi]] kaum beeinträchtigt. Genausowenig "verölt" ein sparsam aufgetragenes Lederöl.  
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A dubbin without overdoing resins and waxes, hardly affects the [[Breathability of leather|breathability]] of [[leather shoes|shoe leather]] or a [[Leather suits|motorcycle suit]] and a sparingly applied leather oil does not make leather too oily.
  
Bei einem alten, trockenen Leder macht es durchaus Sinn, eher ein Lederöl zu verwenden. Dieses ist flüssiger und dringt tiefer in die Fasern vor, die durch die Trockenheit bereits gelitten haben. Bei einem Neuleder ist es hingegen egal, ob ein Öl oder ein Fett sparsam aufgetragen wird. In solchen Fällen bleibt es dem Kunden überlassen, welches Produkt er vorzieht.  
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In an old, dry leather, it makes sense to use leather oil. This is liquid and penetrates deep into the fibres which are too dry. In new leather, it does not matter whether an oil or fat is applied. It just should be applied sparingly. In such cases it is up to the customer, which product to use.
  
  
===Lederpflege Test===
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===Leather care test===
Schaut man die Tests der Lederpflege der letzten Jahre an, dann wird man feststellen, dass sich die Reihenfolgen der Testwertungen ständig ändern. Das liegt aber nicht an Veränderungen der Produkte, sondern am Testaufbau und an den getesteten Ledern. Leder gibt es in verschiedensten Arten, Zuständen und Einsatzbereichen. [[Glanz|Matt oder glänzend]], [[Haptik|weich oder hart]], [[Zurichtung|pigmentiert]] oder [[Anilinleder|offenporig]]. Dazwischen gibt es unendliche viele Varianten und [[Lederqualität|Qualitäten]]. Leder kann [[Antikleder|alt]] oder neu sein, [[Lederschäden|vorgeschädigt]] oder gut erhalten, es kann in Innenräumen oder bei gutem Wetter genutzt werden und es kann permanent der Witterung ausgesetzt sein. Ein Test von Lederpflegemitteln müsste alle Parameter berücksichtigen. Da bei den Lederpflegemittel-Tests meist nur eine Lederart geprüft wird und nach wenigen [[Lederqualität|Qualitätsmerkmalen]], ändern sich auch immer die Testergebnisse. Je nach Lederart, Zustand des Leders, Verwendung des Leders und Testparametern, ist die Reihnenfolge der Testsieger der Lederpflege immer unterschiedlich. Gleiches gilt für Tests von [[Lederreiniger|Lederreinigern]].  
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Looking at the leather care test results of recent years, the test results constantly changes. This is not due to changes in the products but to the test set-up and to the tested leathers. Leather is available in [[Types of leather|various types]] and conditions and there are different areas of application. Leather may be [[Gloss of Leather|matt or glossy]], soft or hard, [[leather colour|pigmented]] or [[porous leather|porous]]. There are endless variants and [[leather quality|qualities]]. Leather can be old or new, [[leather damages|damaged]] or undamaged, it can be used indoors or only in good weather and it can be permanently exposed to humitdity. A test of leather care products would have to consider all parameters. Mostly only one type of leather is tested and with few quality features. Therefore tzhe test results always differ. Depending on the type of leather, the condition of the leather, the use of the leather and the test parameters, the results of the leather tests are always changing. The same applies to tests of [[leather cleaner|leather cleaners]].
  
  
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''Testsieger [http://shop.lederzentrum.de/alle-produkte/elephant-lederfett-125-ml.html Elephant Leather Preserver] wegen richtigem [[Glanz]].''<br></p>
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''Test winner: [https://www.colourlock.com/elephant-leather-preserver-125-ml.html Elephant Leather Preserver] because of right [[Gloss of Leather|gloss]].''<br></p>
 
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Grundsätzlich gibt es kaum schlechte Lederpflegemittel auf dem Markt. Ein mangelhafte Testergebnisse gibt es meist nur bei Öko-Tests, die eigene Grenzwerte aufstellen und somit gesetzeskonforme Pflegemittelrezepturen schlecht dastehen lasen. Dabei wird meist der wichtige Aspekt unbeachtet gelassen, dass Lederpflege die Lebensdauer von Leder verlängert und die Neuerstellung des zu pflegenden Objekts hinauszögert. Es könnte sein, dass ein getestetes Lederpflegeprodukt zwar im Öko-Test gut abschneidet, aber gar nicht die lebensverlängernde Wirkung hat. Diese Tests sind aufwändig und langwierig und werden daher von den Ökotestern nicht gemacht.  
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Basically, there are hardly any bad leather care products on the market. Negative test results are only found in eco-tests, which set their own limit values. This way, the important aspect of life extension of leather is usually ignored. As result, a tested leather care product might be well in the eco-test, but does not have the life-prolonging effect and vice versa. Comprehensive tests are complex and time-consuming and are therefore not made by eco-testers.
  
Egal wie ein der Test einer Lederpflege oder eines [[Lederreiniger|Lederreinigers]] ausgeht, muss das Produkt zum eigenen Leder passen. Daher ist die richtige Beratung das A und O der Lederkonservierung.  
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In the end, the product has to fit to your own leather. Therefore, the right research and advice is the key to the best leather preservation!
  
  
==== [[Ökologische Lederpflege|Ökologische Lederpflege - Bio-Lederpflege]] ====
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==== [[Ecological leather care - Eco leather care|Ecological leather care - Eco leather care - Bio leather care]] ====
  
Siehe Hauptartikel: ''[[Ökologische Lederpflege]]''
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See main article ''[[Ecological leather care - Eco leather care|Ecological leather care - Eco leather care]].''
  
  
=== Grundregeln im Umgang mit dem Naturprodukt [[Leder]] ===
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=== [[Basic rules when dealing with leather]] ===
* Zuerst das Leder überprüfen, ob es absorbierend oder nicht absorbierend ist. Bei absorbierenden Ledern ([[Anilinleder]] oder [[Rauleder]]) dringt ein verriebener Tropfen Wasser ein und dunkelt das Leder. Bei nicht absorbierenden Ledern perlt Wasser ab. Absorbierende Leder sind empfindlicher.
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* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather furniture|Basic rules when dealing with leather furniture]]
* Alle Anwendungen zuerst in einem verdeckten Bereich testen. Insbesondere bei [[Offenporige Leder|offenporigen]] Ledern besteht die Gefahr der „Verschlimmbesserung“!
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* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with car leather|Basic rules when dealing with car leather]]
* Eine regelmäßige Reinigung und Pflege von Möbelledern verhindert das Anschmutzen und verlängert deutlich die Lebensdauer.
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* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather clothing|Basic rules when dealing with leather clothing]]
* Bei Verschmutzungen vor der Pflege immer erst reinigen!
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* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather shoes|Basic rules when dealing with leather shoes]]
* Das Leder immer von alleine trocknen lassen. Nicht föhnen und nicht direkt in der Sonne trocknen. Das Leder kann sonst schrumpfen.
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* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather bags|Basic rules when dealing with leather bags]]
* Alle Produkte immer großflächig von Naht zu Naht einsetzen. Flecken, die in das Leder eingezogen sind, nicht durch starkes Reiben zu entfernen versuchen. Die Oberfläche kann dadurch zusätzlich verletzt werden. Fragen Sie dann lieber einen Experten um Rat.
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* Flecken nie mit starken Lösungsmitteln (Aceton, Nagellackentferner, Terpentin, etc.) zu entfernen versuchen. Die Flecken werden dadurch eher größer.
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* Das Leder nicht mit ungeeigneten Produkten behandeln, z. B. Schuhcreme, Kosmetikcreme, Bohnerwachs etc.
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* Leder verändert sich durch direkte Sonneneinstrahlung oder laufende Heizkörper. Das Leder kann [[Lederschäden#Ausbleichen von Leder|ausbleichen]] und austrocknen. Diese Einwirkungen daher so weit wie möglich vermeiden. In jedem Fall Pflegemittel mit entsprechendem UV-Schutz verwenden.
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* Helle Leder haben das Risiko von „[[Lederschäden#Jeansabfärbungen auf Leder|Jeansabfärbungen]]“. Bei Verfärbungen immer gleich reinigen um das Einziehen von Farbstoffen zu vermeiden.
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* Leder bekommt mit der Zeit Gebrauchsspuren, und manche Leder bleichen mit der Zeit aus. Wenn Veränderungen (Kratzer, Abschürfungen, Flecken, Ausbleichungen etc.) sichtbar werden, sollte man rechtzeitig handeln. Je früher Leder gereinigt und gepflegt sowie Farbschäden angeglichen werden, desto leichter ist das Leder noch über einen langen Zeitraum schön zu halten. Oft bitten Kunden viel zu spät um Hilfe.
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* Leder hat eine optimale Luftfeuchtigkeit von 40 bis 60% und benötigt Luftzirkulation. Bei Luftfeuchtigkeit von über 70% und mangelnder Luftzirkulation kann Leder [[Schimmel|schimmeln]].
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=== Die richtige Beratung zur Lederpflege===
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=== The right advice for leather care===
Nach den vielen Jahren, in denen sich das [[Lederzentrum GmbH|LEDERZENTRUM]] bereits mit der Entwicklung von Lederpflegemitteln beschäftigt, ist immer wieder festzustellen, dass es nicht das richtige Pflegemittel für alle Leder gibt. Jede [[Lederarten|Ledersorte]] ist anders gefärbt und versiegelt, wird der Sonne unterschiedlich ausgesetzt und wird unterschiedlich strapaziert. Manche Leder sind [[Glattleder|glatt]], andere [[Rauleder|rau]], manche [[Glanz|glänzen]] und andere sind matt. Manche Leder werden der Witterung ausgesetzt. Zusätzlich muss man unterscheiden, ob ein Leder neu oder schon alt und gebraucht ist. Eigentlich muss man für jede Lederart und Sorte ein eigenes Pflegemittel entwickeln. Zum Glück lassen sich einige Gruppen zusammenfassen.
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After many years in which [https://www.colourlock.com/ COLOURLOCK] has dealt with the development of leather care products, it is clear that there is no leather care product for all leathers. Each leather is differently colored and sealed, is differently used and is differently stressed. Some leather is smooth, others rough, some glossy and others are dull. Leather can be new or very old, valuable or cheap. Fortunately, some groups can be summarized.  
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Letztendlich spielt die kompetente Beratung eine tragende Rolle. Es gibt nicht das beste Pflegemittel für Leder, sondern nur das richtige Pflegemittel für ein spezielles Leder oder für ein spezielles Lederproblem.
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Das [[Lederzentrum GmbH|LEDERZENTRUM]] hat seine langjährigen Erfahrungen mit der Pflege und Restauration wertvoller Leder in umfangreiche Informationstexte gefasst, die kostenlos zum Abruf im Internet zur Verfügung stehen.
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Ultimately, competent advice is the most important. There is not one best leather cleaning and leather care product, but only the right care product for your leather or for a special leather problem. [https://www.colourlock.com/ COLOURLOCK] has pased many years of experience with the care and restoration of leather and tries to provide best information. COLOURLOCK heps to get the best out of your leather! Use this service in case of leather questions to get best results.
  
  

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From the time humans started using leather, various products have been used to increase its lifespan. Historically, the task of a leather conditioner was to make them waterproof mainly due to adverse weather conditions and this was done by applying oils and greases. This basic form of care later extended to polishing shoes or belts, straps, helmets and armour to bring the shine and gloss and keep them looking as new as possible.


What is leather care?

Most people are aware that leather shoes and saddles need a little care from time to time. But they usually lack the knowledge of how to look after a particular types of leather and they don`t know that car leather, furniture leather and garment leather also needs protection to prevent aging, wear and soiling.

The aim of good leather care and maintenance practice is to preserve the condition of a given leather item for as long as possible. The care need of each leather product depends on various factors. It depends on how a leather was produced (type of leather), how it was processed (shoe, clothing, sofa, car etc.), how it is stressed by use, on how old it is and if sunlight and other aspects influenced it.

Depending on the type of leather and type of use, leather requires oils and fats to keep it soft and supple and / or UV-filter, so it does not fade and / or friction modifiers, so it does not wear out as quickly, and / or waterproofing, to avoid water stains on leather.

For a lot of consumers also cleaning the leather with a leather cleaner is part of the leather care. The duty of a leather cleaner is to remove all kind of dirt and stains.


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When it comes to leather cleaners and leather protectors, the market offers a wide variety of products, usually leaving the customers confused about which is the correct product for them.

 

In a shoe you put more emphasis in maintaining the gloss of leather and keeping it water resistant. But that does not fit for new car leather and also not for upholstery leather, which are usually matt and should remain so. Here the focus of leather care must be on the preservation of the matt finish and to protect against abrasion and against stains and discolouration (especially in bright or light coloured leathers). An old car leather however may need more of a grease or oil based product to keep or make the leather soft. It may also need UV protection against damage from the sun. A sheepskin coat has different care needs as a patent leather bag or a horse saddle.

The following guide intends to help customers to be ableo to choose the most suitable leather care products.


Home remedies

Over the years we have come across many suggestions and substitutes for professional leather care products. Body milk, fresh cow milk, castor oil, bananas or potato peel and olive oil. These secret recipes and products do not fit to leather. In earlier days, vegetable tanned leather used for saddles and shoes were very thick and sturdy. This could be greased with almost anything. The waterproof protection provided by these grease based products could be considered as sufficient. Today’s leather is thin, soft and tanned different and you need coordinated care. In stores, there are a variety of maintenance products from different manufacturers. In doubt, they are better than any secret recipe. Do not underestimate the destructive effect of fats and other liquids, which become rancid in leather.


Leather care in the shops

On the market there are many different leather care products in a variety of price ranges. Welches ist das richtige für Ihr Leder? Which is the right one for your leather? Customers often say that they prefer to use no care products mainly for fear of applying the wrong product. But this is the completely wrong way. A "cheap" care product is always better than no care, when a leather is dry and risks to get brittle.

The effectiveness of a cleaning product can always be tested on a small area in case of any doubts.

New leather is rarely maintained. The trade doesn`t wish to mention the need. New leather has no risk of drying out and becoming brittle, but stains and discolouration in bright coloured leathers are a risk, but also signs of wear. A new geneariton of care products is designed to prevent damages and soiling on new leather.

If it is particularly valuable leather, you should use higher-quality care products. Synthetic oils in higher quality products are not rancid and are not a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Care products with synthetic oils, fats and additional UV filters are usually more expensive, but also much more effective. They significantly increase the lifespan of valuable leather.

Check the smell or fragrance of the product. There are many maintenance products with a strong odour, which maybe OK for shoe care. But on a jacket or bag or on leather furniture and vehicle leathers this might be unpleasant.


Damages caused by leather care

The leather care product must be selected properly according to the type and the relevant condition of leather. A leather grease used on a nubuck generates stains and a waterproofing product is useless on a car leather because it's anyway waterproof by the protective finish. Too strong leather cleaner can clean some types of delicate leather, but stains would remain or increase on porous leather. Therefore, the matching of the correct cleaning and maintenance to the type of leather is very important.


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The matching leather cleaner and care product must be chosen for each type of leather to avoid worsening it.

 

Leather is chosen from designers. Sometimes leather is chosen without checking the behaviour in everyday use. A normal cleaning and care product can then soil the leather. It should be a routine to test all leathers on cleaning and care behaviour and to give recomendation how to care. But fashion is a fast running business and such service sometimes is skipped. The customer later suffers when using noraml cleaning and care products for leather and damage it this way.


Some examples:

  • Sometimes waterproofing products cause stains on leather shoes or bag leather. The consumer thinks, that the waterproofing product is the problem. But such products are all similar and work on most types of leather and the producers of the leather goods know that this is a typical care treatment. But when they don't test some basic products before, such problems arrise.
  • A complete generation of PU leather (foil-coated split leather) was sensitive to water and oil. The coating dissolved when exposed to humidity and oils. A contact with skin and hair always leads to oil of fat on sufaces. Also sweat is normal and water based. Customers who had this damage thought the sofa just needed to be cleaned and cared more often. Doing so only increased the damage because most products are water based and most care products contain oils of fats.
  • Drycleaning leather clothing a lot of damages can happen. Applications get lost, glued parts open because of the adhesive dissolves, colour bleeds out or surface coatings dissolve. If of each production some samples would be dry cleaned to test the resistance, customers must not have such experiences.
  • In 2013 manufacturers of shoe care products received significantly higher number of complaints by consumers due to the use of standard shoe polish. Aqueous, mild cleaners and normal leather care products dissolved the finish and left irreparable damages. This phenomenon is well known in two-tone leather in the furniture sector. In such cases, cleaning even with a damp cloth causes similar damage, which makes clear that care product manufacturers are not to blame. A simple shoe care test didn't happen.


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Lack of leather quality or a product defect? Unfortunately, it is not always clear.

 

The consumer is often left alone with his problem. The producer states "Incorrect care or cleaning" and the manufacturers of care products in turn blames it back on the leather manufacturers.


Different leather care products

  • Leather Cream: Compared to leather milk, the leather cream has a higher viscosity. However, it is also an emulsion. Its effect is comparable to the maintenance with leather lotion. A leather lotion penetrates deeper into the leather structure as it is thinner. A leather cream is typical for shoes, as the product should remain on the surface to waterproof and to create the wished gloss.
  • Leather oil: Hardened and dry leather needs a stronger doiss of moisturing. Leather oil is liquid and therefore penetrates well into leather. But also be careful with porous leather. Oils also cause stains on such leather types.
  • Waterproofing: Frequently waterproofing is assimilated with "Leather Care". But waterproofing products only offer one function: To increase the water resistance. Therefore, an only waterproofing protection can never be assumed to be sufficient on the long run. The leather would otherwise over time still be dry and brittle.


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Waterproofing is never a complete protection for sensitive leathers!

 

  • For shoe care porducts see main article Shoe care.

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High-quality shoe care products.

 

Leather fat or leather oill?

It is often discussed whether fat or oil is the best care for leather. It is often argued that a dubbin makes the leather unbreatheable. Conversely, it is argued that leather oil soakes leather too oily.

A dubbin without overdoing resins and waxes, hardly affects the breathability of shoe leather or a motorcycle suit and a sparingly applied leather oil does not make leather too oily.

In an old, dry leather, it makes sense to use leather oil. This is liquid and penetrates deep into the fibres which are too dry. In new leather, it does not matter whether an oil or fat is applied. It just should be applied sparingly. In such cases it is up to the customer, which product to use.


Leather care test

Looking at the leather care test results of recent years, the test results constantly changes. This is not due to changes in the products but to the test set-up and to the tested leathers. Leather is available in various types and conditions and there are different areas of application. Leather may be matt or glossy, soft or hard, pigmented or porous. There are endless variants and qualities. Leather can be old or new, damaged or undamaged, it can be used indoors or only in good weather and it can be permanently exposed to humitdity. A test of leather care products would have to consider all parameters. Mostly only one type of leather is tested and with few quality features. Therefore tzhe test results always differ. Depending on the type of leather, the condition of the leather, the use of the leather and the test parameters, the results of the leather tests are always changing. The same applies to tests of leather cleaners.


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Test winner: Elephant Leather Preserver because of right gloss.

 

Basically, there are hardly any bad leather care products on the market. Negative test results are only found in eco-tests, which set their own limit values. This way, the important aspect of life extension of leather is usually ignored. As result, a tested leather care product might be well in the eco-test, but does not have the life-prolonging effect and vice versa. Comprehensive tests are complex and time-consuming and are therefore not made by eco-testers.

In the end, the product has to fit to your own leather. Therefore, the right research and advice is the key to the best leather preservation!


Ecological leather care - Eco leather care - Bio leather care

See main article Ecological leather care - Eco leather care.


Basic rules when dealing with leather


The right advice for leather care

After many years in which COLOURLOCK has dealt with the development of leather care products, it is clear that there is no leather care product for all leathers. Each leather is differently colored and sealed, is differently used and is differently stressed. Some leather is smooth, others rough, some glossy and others are dull. Leather can be new or very old, valuable or cheap. Fortunately, some groups can be summarized.

Ultimately, competent advice is the most important. There is not one best leather cleaning and leather care product, but only the right care product for your leather or for a special leather problem. COLOURLOCK has pased many years of experience with the care and restoration of leather and tries to provide best information. COLOURLOCK heps to get the best out of your leather! Use this service in case of leather questions to get best results.



Videos about cleaning, repairing and caring of leather

Leather cleaning, colour refreshing and leather care of car leather


 

Leather cleaning, colour refreshing and leather care of furniture leather and leather bags


 


Instructions for leather cleaning, leather repairs and leather care

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Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF MOLDY LEATHER

Lederzentrum-2016-08-Mini-viereckig-Rand-02.jpg -> CLEANING AND CARE OF IMITATION LEATHER AND PLASTIC OF CAR INTERIORS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PRESSURE MARKS AND CREASES IN LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - SQUEAKS AND DISTURBING SOUNDS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE PROFESSIONAL COLOURING OF PIGMENTED NAPPA LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF HARDENED LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PERFORATED LEATHER


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Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF CAR LEATHER

 

How to clean and care furniture leather

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - TREATMENT OF FURNITURE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE REPAIR OF TEARS AND HOLES IN NAPPA LEATHER WITH LIQUID LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF ANILINE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - GREASY STAINS ON HEAD OR ARMREST AREAS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - WATER MARKS ON ANILINE

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF NUBUCK AND SUEDE

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PU LEATHER - BICAST LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF ANTIQUE LEATHER / CHESTERFIELD LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF ALCANTARA AND SIMILAR FABRICS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF IMITATION LEATHER FURNITURE

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF CATS SCRATCHES IN LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE HANDLING OF BRITTLE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - HOW TO REMOVE TEXTILE DISCOLOURATION

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF PULL-UP, WAXED AND OILED LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - SQUEAKS AND DISTURBING SOUNDS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - REMOVAL OF BALLPOINT PEN AND OTHER PEN MARKS


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Comparison of leather quality and sensitivity / ease of maintenance.

aniline leather - semi-aniline - pigmented leather - corrected grain - laminated leather

 

How to clean and care leather clothing

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF LEATHER CLOTHING


How to clean and care leather shoes and leather boots

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF LEATHER SHOES AND LEATHER BOOTS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE RECOLOURING OF SHOES, STEERING WHEELS, BELTS AND SADDLE BAGS WITH SPRAY COLOUR


How to clean and care leather bags, leather cases and leather belts

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - TREATMENT OF LEATHER CASES AND BAGS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF LEATHER BELTS


How to clean and care different types of leather

How to clean and care pigmented leather

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - TREATMENT OF FURNITURE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF CATS SCRATCHES IN LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE REPAIR OF TEARS AND HOLES IN NAPPA LEATHER WITH LIQUID LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE HANDLING OF BRITTLE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - HOW TO REMOVE TEXTILE DISCOLOURATION

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - SQUEAKS AND DISTURBING SOUNDS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF MOLDY LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - REMOVAL OF BALLPOINT PEN AND OTHER PEN MARKS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PRESSURE MARKS AND CREASES IN LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE GLOSS OF LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE TREATMENT OF ANTIQUE LEATHER / CHESTERFIELD LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOlURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF CAR LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - REPAIRING COLOUR DAMAGES ON CAR LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING, CARE AND COLOURING OF STEERING WHEELS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE PROFESSIONAL COLOURING OF PIGMENTED NAPPA LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE GLOSS OF LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PU LEATHER - BICAST LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF PULL-UP, WAXED AND OILED LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - TREATMENT OF LEATHER CASES AND BAGS


How to clean and care aniline leather

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF ANILINE LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - WATER MARKS ON ANILINE, SUEDE AND NUBUCK

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - GREASY STAINS ON HEAD OR ARMREST AREAS


How to clean and care nubuck and suede

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF NUBUCK AND SUEDE


How to clean and care pull up leather - greased leather - waxed leather - oiled leather

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF PULL-UP, WAXED AND OILED LEATHER


How to clean and care imitation leather and Alcantara

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF ALCANTARA AND SIMILAR FABRICS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF IMITATION LEATHER FURNITURE

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND CARE OF IMITATION LEATHER AND PLASTIC OF CAR INTERIORS

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - PU LEATHER - BICAST LEATHER - PU IMITATION LEATHER

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - THE PROFESSIONAL COLOURING OF ARTIFICIAL LEATHER AND PLASTIC


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