Once oil or grease has penetrated the grain of the leather it can be difficult to remove.
Leather Degreaser draws oil out of leather and traps it on the surface where it can be easily removed. This takes time. You will need to be patient.
What It Is For
Use Leather Degreaser on oil and grease that has soaked into the leather: hair oil on headrests, body oil on arms, food and cosmetic oils. A cleaner will not lift oil that is in the grain; a degreaser draws it out as the product dries to a powder.
Which Leathers?
Leather Master Australia list Leather Degreaser for aniline, nubuck and suede, pigmented and pull-up leathers, so it is not only a nubuck product. Test first on every piece (see below), especially aniline and nubuck.
Leather Master Degreaser Instructions
- If the stain is confined to a small area, cover any leather that doesn't need to be treated. To do this, cut a hole approximately the size and shape of the stain in a sheet of paper and lay the paper on the leather.
- Shake the can well.
- Aerosol application: hold the can at an angle and approximately 25-30cm from the leather. Spray towards the centre of the stain, feathering the product to the outside. Make sure that droplets do not fall off the tip of the nozzle onto the leather as they may cause a ring.
- Paste application: use a paintbrush to apply the product liberally to the affected area.
- Allow the product to dry, this may take several hours. If possible, leave to dry overnight. The degreaser goes onto the leather as a liquid and turns into a powder as it reacts with the oil in the leather.
- Vacuum the area to remove the powder. Check that all the oil has been removed. Heavily saturated areas may require several applications. The powder can only absorb a fixed amount of oil per application.
- Remove any residual powder using Leather Soft Cleaner (for nubuck, use the Nubuck Cleaning Cloth).
- Dry the area with a hair dryer, then massage and knead the leather to prevent any rings from forming.
- Re-protect the leather using the appropriate protection product: Protection Cream for aniline and pigmented leather, Nubuck Eco Protector for nubuck and suede.
Leather Master sell the degreaser as an aerosol and as a paste; the method above covers both. The 200 ml pack CCW lists is sold by overseas distributors as the aerosol. Follow the directions for the pack you receive.
Safety and Colourfastness
Read the safety instructions and only use the product in properly ventilated areas.
We strongly recommend that you check your leather for colour fastness before applying any product for the first time. This is particularly important when applying products to sensitive leathers such as aniline and nubuck. To do this apply a small amount of the product to a clean, white cloth. Rub the cloth gently on a hidden area of the furniture, and check the cloth to see if any colour has transferred. Allow the area to dry for 30 minutes, and check if there are any changes to the colour of the leather. To shorten the drying time, the area can be dried using a hair dryer. Hold the hair dryer at least 30 cm from the leather and dry the area using a slow sweeping motion. Take care not to over-heat or burn the leather. If you notice colour transfer or any visible changes to the leather, do not use the product on that piece of furniture. Contact us for more information.
A Safety Data Sheet is available from CCW on request.
Specifications
| Brand | Leather Master |
| Product | Leather Degreaser |
| Size | 200 ml |
| Suits | Aniline, pigmented, pull-up, nubuck and suede (Leather Master AU) |
| Cleaning power | High (Leather Master) |
| Drying time | Several hours; overnight if possible |
| Removal | Vacuum powder, then Soft Cleaner or Nubuck Cloth |
| SKU | LMSUN02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
Several hours at least. Leave it overnight where you can. Heavily soaked areas often need more than one application, because each coat can only absorb a fixed amount of oil.
Why cover the surrounding leather?
It keeps the product on the stain only. A paper mask cut to the stain's shape stops overspray drying into a wider patch.
Why massage the leather at the end?
Drying and kneading the treated area helps stop a ring forming at the edge of the treated area.
Will it remove ink or dye stains?
No. It is for oil and grease. For ballpoint ink on pigmented leather see Leather Master Ink Away.
Related Products
- Leather Master Soft Cleaner 250ml
- Leather Master Nubuck Cloths (2 Pack)
- Leather Master Protection Cream 250ml
- Leather Master Nubuck Eco Protector 500ml
- Leather Cleaning
Not sure what type of leather you are working on? Send us a photo and we will help you choose the right product before you start.
