{"product_id":"actichem-leather-cleaner-5-ltr","title":"Actichem Leather Cleaner 5 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem Leather Cleaner is a cream formulated for quick, effective cleaning of leather surfaces. It uses mild but effective cleaning agents that lift dirt and grime without damaging the leather itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cream texture is the point, not a gimmick.\u003c\/strong\u003e A liquid cleaner runs off a vertical leather panel and dries in the creases; a cream stays where you put it and stays wet long enough to work. On a lounge suite that is the difference between cleaning the leather and cleaning the tops of the cushions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e5 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e pack, for operators doing leather work regularly. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-500ml-squeeze\"\u003e500 ml squeeze bottle\u003c\/a\u003e is the practical size for the truck — leather cleaning uses small quantities applied to a towel, so 500 ml goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle but effective\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts stubborn soil and grime from leather without stripping it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild pH\u003c\/strong\u003e — leather is a protein and it is damaged by both strong alkalis and strong acids. A near-neutral cleaner cleans without shifting the leather’s own chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to control\u003c\/strong\u003e — the creamy texture keeps the product in contact with the surface without running or drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a two-part system\u003c\/strong\u003e — cleaner then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-conditioner-5-ltr\"\u003econditioner\u003c\/a\u003e. Using both means you are not relying on an aggressive cleaner to do the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy leather needs its own system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather is skin. Cleaning it is not the same problem as cleaning a synthetic fabric, and the two ways people damage leather on a job are both avoidable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-cleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive cleaners strip the finish and the natural oils together. The leather looks clean on the day and dry, dull and cracked six months later — long after the technician has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning without conditioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any cleaning removes some of the surface oils. If you do not put something back, you have started a slow drying process. \u003cstrong\u003eConditioning is not an upsell — it is the second half of the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication areas and surface suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for domestic and commercial leather upholstery, table coverings and garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — leather type matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for pigment-coated leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — the finished, sealed leather used in most furniture and vehicle interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for nubuck or suede.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are unfinished, open-nap leathers with no protective coating. A cleaner that is entirely appropriate on pigmented leather will mat the nap and mark them permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAniline and semi-aniline leathers absorb readily\u003c\/strong\u003e and are far less forgiving than pigmented leather. If you are not certain which you have, find out before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-inspect the leather\u003c\/strong\u003e for cracking, stains, cuts, burns or other damage, and point it out to the customer \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you clean. Existing damage becomes far more visible on clean leather, and a customer who has not been shown it beforehand will believe you caused it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways pre-test in an inconspicuous location\u003c\/strong\u003e for substrate sensitivity and dye stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to use. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not dilute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the leather to remove loose soil first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small quantity of Leather Cleaner to a clean, damp, white terry towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently clean a \u003cstrong\u003esmall area at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pay particular attention to soil in stitching, creases and corners — that is where it accumulates and where it shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe and rinse the surface with a second damp towel to remove soil and cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowel dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-conditioner-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Leather Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e once the surface is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: do not overuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated light applications beat one heavy application every time. Heavy application is how product gets into stitching and seams where it cannot be rinsed out, and that is what causes the pale bloom you see along seams on badly cleaned lounges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse a white towel.\u003c\/strong\u003e A coloured towel can transfer dye onto damp leather, and it also hides how much soil you are actually removing — which is your only guide to when the area is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing previously recorded “Safety profile: Non-hazardous”. That was wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s safety data sheet for AP488, version 2.2 issued 15 June 2022, classifies Leather Cleaner as a \u003cstrong\u003ehazardous chemical\u003c\/strong\u003e with the signal word \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be proportionate about it: this is a mild classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e One hazard statement, near-neutral pH, no poisons schedule, not a dangerous good. It is one of the gentler products in our range and it is designed to be. But “gentle” is not “non-hazardous”, and the sheet says hazardous, so the page says hazardous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH319\u003c\/strong\u003e — causes serious eye irritation (Serious Eye Damage\/Irritation Category 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e | no poisons schedule | not a dangerous good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ d-limonene and repeat exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Cleaner contains \u003cstrong\u003ed-limonene below 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e — the citrus solvent that gives it its odour. d-limonene is a recognised skin sensitiser at higher concentrations, and while this product is not classified for sensitisation, \u003cstrong\u003etechnicians who clean leather day in day out are the exposure group worth mentioning it to.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitisation is cumulative and permanent. Keep it off your skin as a matter of routine rather than reacting once a rash appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing, and seek medical attention if irritation persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flush with running water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP488.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear-neutral cream cleaner for pigment-coated leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream. Actichem’s SDS describes a light tan gel; our records describe it as off white — we have asked them to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur records state Spanish Leather; Actichem’s SDS states orange citrus. See supplier note below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to use — do not dilute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.2 – 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Actichem SDS). This listing previously stated 7; we have asked Actichem to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed-limonene (CAS 5989-27-5) under 10%; ammonium lauryl sulphate (CAS 2235-54-3) under 10%; nonylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 9016-45-9) under 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH319\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot regulated for transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNubuck and suede\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.2, issued 15 June 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the odour and colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s SDS describes a light tan gel with an orange citrus odour; our long-standing product records describe an off-white cream with a Spanish Leather fragrance. The d-limonene content is consistent with a citrus note. This may be a reformulation, or the sheet may not have been updated. \u003cstrong\u003eWe have asked Actichem rather than quietly picking one\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we have published both so you know what you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-500ml-squeeze\"\u003eActichem Leather Cleaner 500 ml squeeze bottle\u003c\/a\u003e — the same product in the truck-sized pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-conditioner-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Leather Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — the second half of the system. Verified \u003cstrong\u003enon-hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use it after every clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Cleaning_of_Leather_by_Actichem_6e6f0a7a-b197-4798-9cac-436371280016.pdf\"\u003eThe Cleaning of Leather, by Actichem\u003c\/a\u003e — worth reading before your first leather job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202206-Actichem-Leather-Cleaner-AP488.pdf\"\u003eActichem Leather Cleaner safety data sheet (AP488, version 2.2, 15 June 2022)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we see in the field\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeather that looks dirty around the armrests may also have a worn finish. Try Leather Cleaner on a small patch with a white towel before going hard at it; if colour comes away, stop and assess what you're actually cleaning. It won't repair a damaged pigment coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP488.05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the leather in front of you is pigmented, aniline or nubuck? Send us a photo before you start. Leather is one of the few substrates where getting it wrong is not recoverable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"5LTR","offer_id":51162412384469,"sku":"AP488.05","price":88.11,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Leather-Cleaner-5-ltr.jpg?v=1780551685","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-leather-cleaner-5-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}