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Disclaimer
BLC Leather Technology Centre do not endorse any particular care products and take no responsibility for any damage that may result from their use. You are advised to test any care product in an inconspicuous area first, and only use products which are intended for the type of leather in question.

Products
 

Typical leather care products include cleaning solutions, cleaning kits, conditioners, polishes and colour touch-up kits for concealing scratches and scuffs. Some companies also have specialised products for removing ink or grease, or for restoring the smell of new leather.

Specialised leather care products are formulated to clean and protect without damaging the finish.

Avoid using household cleaning products, solvents, or cleaners intended for materials other than leather as they are liable to damage the finish.

When using proprietary care products always follow the instruction carefully and test on an inconspicuous area first.

Before selecting a care product you should determine what type of leather you are dealing with, for example, aniline or semi-aniline, pigmented, nubuck or suede. See how to tell for advice.

 

Suppliers
     

Gliptone Leather Care UK
5 Bridgewater Street
Castlefield
Manchester M3 4NN
Tel: 0161 832 8532
Fax: 0161 839 2941
www.liquidleather.com

Gliptone Manufacturing Inc.
1340-7 Lincoln Avenue
Holbrook, NY 11741
Tel: (631) 737-1130
www.gliptone.com

  Gliptone produce leather cleaner and a conditioner which also restores the smell of leather. The emphasis is on automotive leather, but the products can be used on leather upholstery.
     

Leather Master (UK Ltd)
Huss's Lane
Main Street
Long Eaton
Nottinghamshire NG10 1 GT
Tel: 0115 946 0274
Fax: 0115 946 0228
www.leathermasteruk.com

 

Leather Master produce a range of leather care products and also have a craftsman service for repairs and restoration. Products include cleaners for different leather finishes, protection cream, ink remover, scratch remover and colour touch-up kits

     

Lilly Industries (UK) Ltd - Guardsman
152 Milton Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire OX14 4SD
Tel: +44 (0)1235 444700
Fax:+44( 0)1235 832975
www.guardsman.com

  A range of fabric and furniture care products.
     
Multimaster
Alpha Point
Bradnor Road
Manchester M22 4TE
UK
Tel: 08700 133266
Fax: 08700 133267
www.multimaster.com
  A wide range of leather care products; cleaning products, repair products, retouching products.
     
Phoenix Leathercare Ltd
Shawcross House
Main Street, Orton on the Hill
Nr Atherstone
Warwickshire CV9 3NN
Tel: +44 (0)1827 881061
Fax: +44 (0)1827 881062
www.careofleather.co.uk
  Leather cleaning kits, ink stain remover and colour touch-up products.
     
Saric Chemicals
BP 44
F-81304 Graulhet Cedex
France
Tel: +33 563 428181
Fax: +33 563 428182
www.saric.fr
  Products for cleaning and restoring leather.
     
ServiceMaster Ltd
ServiceMaster House
Leicester Road
Anstey
Leicestershire LE7 7AT
Tel: 0116 236 1249
Fax: 0116 236 2139
www.servicemaster.co.uk
  Assorted cleaning, repair and restoration services, including repairs to leather upholstery.
     
Uticolor (Great Britain) Ltd
30-32 Chase Road
London NW10 6QN
Tel: 0181 965 6869
Fax: 0181 965 6868
www.uticolor.co.uk
  Leather furniture care, repair and renovation specialists.
     

Fenice of Italy make leather care products under the name Loving Leather

   
     
Leather Scent
     
Leather aroma disk    
Aromas for retail outlets    
Liquid leather conditioner    

 

Leather Restoration Services
 

These companies specialise in renovating worn out leather in cars, furniture, etc.

Leather Master Craftsman Service (UK) - Cleaning and renovation of leather upholstery

The Leather Institute (USA) - Renovation and training courses in renovation techniques

Leathercare Renovations (UK) - Renovation of leather in cars, yachts, planes, furniture, etc

Hide Restoration (UK) - Renovation of leather in cars, domestic upholstery, etc

 
   
 
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