Cleaning leather
It is important to clean your leather regularly: before working on it, before applying a dye, before applying a care product, or even on a daily basis...
Glycerine soap is the most widely used leather cleaner. It comes in several forms: liquid or solid.
How to apply it?
- Apply liquid or solid glycerine soap to a damp sponge
- Gently rub the leather with the sponge
- Remove any residue with a second clean, damp sponge
- Buff with a clean, soft cloth
- Let dry and apply a nourishing cream or milk
Please note that glycerine soap is not recommended for suede or nubuck leathers. Use a soft brush regularly and a special foaming cleaner for suede finishes in case of heavy soiling.
Nourishing leather
Is your leather dried out, dehydrated, and getting damaged? It needs to be nourished!
You can use a leather balm, leather grease, neatsfoot oil, or a nourishing milk. This will help to soften, hydrate, and revive the shine of your leather.
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After finishing a leather creation or when the leather is quite dehydrated.
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Use a grease or oil to nourish your leather in depth, thereby protecting it for future use.
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| Daily (approximately once a month, depending on how often the leather item is used). | Use a nourishing cream or milk to nourish and buff your leather. This will help it keep its shine over time. Apply the product with a clean cloth or a chamois cloth. |
Repairing/Recoloring leather
It is difficult to repair severely damaged leather, but there are a few tips to bring worn leather back to life.
You can recolor your leather with the Juvacuir recolorant from the Saphir brand. It allows you to re-pigment, renovate, and beautify leathers of similar shades.
How to apply it?
- Clean your leather before application
- Apply the recolorant with a damp cloth using small, circular motions
- Let dry for 15 to 20 minutes
- Buff with a clean, dry cloth
BEFORE/AFTER RECOLORING:
There are also leather stain removers for specific stains: grease, ballpoint pen, oil, grime...
Protecting leather
Leather can be subject to weather hazards: sunlight, rain, heat... These conditions can alter the color but also the overall appearance of your leather.
To prevent your leather from being damaged over time, it must be waterproofed! This will make your creation water-resistant and therefore protect it from various dirtying liquids.
Which leathers should you use a waterproofer on?
| Leather types | Waterproofer |
| Vegetable-tanned leather | Yes |
| Suede leather | Yes |
| Nubuck leather | Yes |
| Patent leather | Not necessary |
| Other leather | Yes |
To waterproof leather that has already been used or worn, we advise cleaning it beforehand with glycerine soap (except for suede leather).
Our care kits for your leathers!
Discover all our complete leather care sets/kits. To give as a gift or to treat yourself.
Video: how to clean a leather sofa?
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What is nubuck leather?
Nubuck leather is a high-end leather with a velvety look, similar to suede, with a soft texture reminiscent of peach skin. It is distinguished by its silky feel and its elegant, matte appearance.
Unlike suede (or split leather), which comes from the inner part of the skin, nubuck is made from the grain of the leather—the outer, most resistant surface. It is lightly sanded to obtain this characteristic velvety finish. This process makes it a leather that is both aesthetically pleasing and delicate.
Nubuck leather maintenance
Nubuck leather requires regular and specific maintenance because it is more sensitive than smooth leather to stains, moisture, and wear. If you are looking for tips on maintaining nubuck leather, follow these simple recommendations:
- Regular waterproofing: since nubuck is porous, it must be waterproofed frequently, especially if your items (shoes, bags, jackets...) are exposed to rain or water splashes.
- Gentle cleaning: use a crepe brush to dust and revive the leather's pile without damaging it.
- Adapted products: opt for care products designed specifically for nubuck: gentle cleaners, color restorers, waterproofing sprays, etc.
At Deco Cuir, we offer a wide range of professional products for the maintenance and recoloring of nubuck leather, all while respecting the delicate nature of this material.
Video: how to clean suede shoes?
With Saphir's Omnidaim and Rénovétine, clean your suede leather, revive its color, and prepare your shoes for a new season.
2 comments
Anonymous
Bonjour Annie,
Nous vous conseillons d’appliquer le recolorant pour cuir : https://www.decocuir.com/products/recolorant-pour-cuir-juvacuir-75-ml-saphir-cognac?variant=40659240255542
Il faut bien nettoyer le canapé avec du savon glycériné avant d’appliquer le produit. Voici des explications sur le nettoyage de canapé : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyUkE6dzgiU
De plus, pensez à bien nourrir votre canapé régulièrement avec un lait ou une crème nourrissante : https://www.decocuir.com/collections/cremes-et-laits-nourrissants
Bonne journée, l’équipe Deco Cuir
ancel annie
Bonjour
J’ai un canapé noir qui commence à perdre ses couleurs , comment le raviver?
Merci d’avance
Annie ANCEL