I read that you should clean and dry the leather before applying. Any recommendations on what to use for cleaning my couch before I apply the LA?
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Hi Bill - We have been working on a specialized leather cleaner and pre-conditioning product for the past 6 months and it is just now finishing up it's final round of testing. However, until we have it ready for sale on Amazon, we would recommend simply using some warm water with a small amount of mild soap and then allowing it to dry as you said. Please note that light colored leathers (especially jackets) may darken during both the cleaning and conditioning process, but this is normal and will begin to fade over time. THANKS! The Leather Afterlife Team at Intervine
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I use the Lexol leather cleaner on all leathers. I have used it on sofas, recliners, and saddles without a problem, just good results!!!!!!!!
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Yes, I have used it on a burgundy leather couch, loveseat, and chair. I would not have used it on any of those unless I did a small test area on the back of the couch first. I used this same products cleaning spray first and then the conditioner. There was a small amount of the dye that did come off of the couch. It did not damage the couch but some of the dye did rub off. Again, it was a burgundy colored leather.
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I think our LeatherNu leather conditioner would be a more appropriate product to restore the finish to your sofa. I would however try to remove the tacky feel somehow before applying the conditioner. A leather cleaner may be able to accomplish this for you. At the very minimum, please test the conditioner on a small area first if you can't resolve the tackiness issue. Here is a link to our leather conditioner on Amazon: LeatherNu Leather Conditioner & Protectant 12 oz.
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I would strongly recommend the cleaner first. I cleaned my original leather rear seats on my 69 firebird and then used the conditioner. They look like new!
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I used one of those big sponges you use to wash your car because that was what I had. It worked well becaus it was so big. I was able to do a couch and a love seat with it. I rinsed it out when I was done and I wouldn't use it again until it was dry. Does that answer your question? I remember also using paper towel for something in addition to the sponge. Sorry, it was a long time ago. It brightens up the leather, less dullness hiding a lot scuffs, etc.
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I have used this product on both my leather couch and loveseat as well as a couple of leather handbags.works great!
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I have not used it on a couch made of cloth but have used in on leather couch to remove some stains that other cleaner did not. It cleaned the stain but than I had to do almost the whole couch to get the same color. I than use a leather conditioner. Test on a hidden spot first. Try not to use full strength.
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I have used both the Apple brand leather cleaner and conditioner on a black lamb skin bag. The results were amazing! I did test a small interior section first. - which I recommend doing anytime you clean a bag for the first time.
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I've only used it on black leather, but I've never had it pull any of that black color out. Really helped to get a lot of dirt out of the driver's seat, but the rest of them are rarely used, and even with some pretty hard scrubbing and without diluting the cleaner, my microfiber towel came up empty. Great product, should work very well on green, too. As always, test it on a small, less-noticeable area first, but you should be fine.
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Easy for me to keep clean, but no kids in the house here! I would be very careful about what you use to clean, though; strong solvents will destroy bonded leather, which I assume this is. I assume everything is, after destroying my sofa with the wrong cleaning product! Be gentle!
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use the leather cleaner first then the conditioner to achieve the maximum results
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I just use a damp cloth. It's not real wood so furniture polish would not be absorbed. It would leave it oily.
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The instructions say to buff with a dry cloth after application. The leather then has normal leather feel.
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It's safe for couches as far as I know, but, it makes the leather very dark, and by dark, I mean almost black. On a sample I did on our brown Nubuck leather couch, it also left an oily feeling, even after some time. I ended up using another product on our leather couch that didn't leave a residue, and didn't make it so dark.
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If I remember correctly, after having applied the Conditioner and allowing it to dry, polish with a soft dry cloth. I noticed no residue. Your couch will look much better. It helps with the dryness, but will not dye a faded couch.
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Well, I've only used the leather protector not the conditioner. So if you use the LP I think it'll be just fine because it does condition leather as well.