Clean leather
It is important to clean your leather regularly: before working on it, before applying a dye, before applying a maintenance product, or even daily...
Glycerine soap is the most commonly used leather cleaner. It comes in several forms: liquid or solid.
How to apply it?
- Put liquid or solid glycerine soap on a damp sponge
- Gently rub the leather with the sponge
- Remove residues with a second clean damp sponge
- Buff with a soft, clean cloth
- Let dry and apply a nourishing cream or milk
Please note, glycerine soap is not recommended for suede or nubuck leather. Use a soft brush regularly and a special foaming cleaner for suede finishes in case of heavy soiling.
Nourish leather
Is your leather dry, dehydrated, and damaged? It needs to be nourished!
You can use a leather balm, leather grease, neatsfoot oil, or a nourishing milk. This will soften, moisturize, and revive the shine of your leather.
| Usage | Product |
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After finishing the leather creation or when the leather is very dehydrated.
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Use a grease or oil to deeply nourish your leather and thus protect it for future use.
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| Daily (approximately once a month depending on the use of the leather item). | Use a nourishing cream or milk to nourish and buff your leather. This will help it maintain its shine over time. Apply the product with a clean cloth or chamois. |
Repair/Recolor leather
It is difficult to repair very damaged leather, but there are some tips to bring worn leather back to life.
You can recolor your leather with Juvacuir recoloring cream from the Saphir brand. It allows you to repigment, restore, and beautify leathers of similar shades.
How to apply it?
- Clean your leather before application
- Apply the recoloring cream with a damp cloth in small circular motions
- Let dry for 15 to 20 minutes
- Buff with a dry, clean cloth
BEFORE/AFTER RECOLORATION:
There are also leather stain removers for certain stains: grease, ballpoint pen, oil, grime...
Protect leather
Leather can be affected by weather conditions: sunlight, rain, heat... These conditions can alter the color as well as the overall appearance of your leather.
To prevent your leather from deteriorating over time, you need to waterproof it! This will make your creation waterproof and thus protect it from various dirty liquids.
With which leathers should you use a waterproofing agent?
| Types of leather | Waterproofing agent |
| 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 recommend cleaning it beforehand with glycerine soap (except for suede leather).
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What is nubuck leather?
Nubuck leather is a high-end leather with a velvety appearance, similar to suede, with a soft texture reminiscent of peach skin. It stands out for its silky feel and its matte and elegant look.
Unlike suede leather (or split leather), which comes from the inner part of the hide, nubuck comes from the grain of the leather – the outer, most resistant surface. This is lightly sanded to obtain its characteristic velvety finish. This process makes it both aesthetic and delicate leather.
Nubuck leather care
Nubuck leather requires regular and specific maintenance, as it is more sensitive than smooth leather to stains, moisture, and wear. If you are looking for tips for caring for nubuck leather, follow these simple recommendations:
- Regular waterproofing: as nubuck is porous, it is essential to waterproof it frequently, especially if your items (shoes, bags, jackets...) are exposed to rain or splashes of water.
- Gentle cleaning: use a crepe brush to dust and revive the leather's nap without damaging it.
- Adapted products: opt for care products specially designed for nubuck: gentle cleaners, color restorers, waterproofing sprays, etc.
At Deco Cuir, we offer a wide range of professional products for the care and recoloring of nubuck leather, while respecting the delicate nature of this material.
2 comments
DECO CUIR
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