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Before trying to clean leather it is important to decide what kind of surface finish you are dealing with. For example, suede, nubuck and aniline leather have little or no protective surface coating and so require special care, while pigmented leather is more robust. For assistance with identifying leather finish types see how to tell.

Use the links above to find care advice for different leather products.

 
General Advice
 
Follow the manufacturer's care instructions
Use products that are intended for leather
Test cleaning products on an inconspicuous area first
Don't use direct heat to dry leather
 
   
 
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