Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor® is a Leather-Safe™, pH Balanced 3.8, mild cleaner designed to gently emulsify and lift light soiling without causing side effects such as rings, browning, stiffness, or discoloration.

Among Leather Doctor’s cleaning range, Soft 3.8 is the mildest option, making it safe for all leathers, including absorbent Aniline, Nubuck, and Suede.

Mild pH-Balanced 3.8 Cleaner for Delicate Leathers, Nubuck & Suede

Formulated within the Leather-Safe™ System, Soft 3.8 ensures a “just right” balance—strong enough to remove everyday soiling while gentle enough to preserve the leather’s structure, softness, and finish integrity.

Soft 3.8 Key Benefits:

Gently cleans without harsh side effects.
Prevents browning, rings, or stiffness.
Safe for pH-sensitive Aniline, Nubuck, and Suede.
Works seamlessly with Prep 4.4 and Prep 7.7 for restorative cleaning.
Leaves a healthy, squeaky-clean finish when rinse pH conditioning with Rinse 3.0.

Why Choose Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 First?

✅ Safest Starting Point

Always begin cleaning with Soft 3.8 before progressing to stronger cleaners.
It avoids unnecessary stripping or stress on delicate leather.

✅ Universal Application

Suitable for all leather types, including sensitive Vachetta, Nubuck and Suede.

✅ Residue-Free Cleaning

Works in harmony with Rinse 3.0 to leave leather squeaky clean and pH balanced.

✅ Progressive Cleaning System

If soiling is not fully removed, step up to Strong 4.3 or Super 4.9.

✅ Holistic Leather Care

Part of a complete leather-safe cycle that includes hydration, softening/fatliquoring, and protective conditioning.

When to Progress Beyond Soft 3.8

Strong 4.3 – For periodic cleaning before soiling builds up.
Super 4.9 – For areas exposed to heavy body oil, grease, and sweat.
Prep 4.4 – For absorbent leathers requiring restorative deep cleaning.
Prep 7.7 – For non-absorbent leathers that need stronger restorative cleaning.
Degreaser 2.2 (followed by Acidifier 2.0) – When cleaning tacky leather from alkaline over exposure penetrated body oil, grease, and sweat.

This tiered approach ensures leathers are cleaned progressively and safely, preventing over-cleaning, harsh chemical exposure, or permanent damage.

Leather Doctor® Progressive Cleaning System

Cleaner	pH	Strength Level	Best For	When to Use	Follow With
Soft 3.8	3.8	Mildest	All leathers, especially delicate Vachetta, Aniline, Nubuck & Suede	First step for everyday light soiling	Rinse 3.0
Strong 4.3	4.3	Moderate	Semi-aniline, pigmented, or more soiled absorbent leathers	When Soft 3.8 is not enough	Rinse 3.0
Super 4.9	4.9	Strong	Body contact areas with oil, grease, sweat buildup	For heavier soiling or neglected leathers	Rinse 3.0
Prep 4.4	4.4	Restorative (Absorbent)	Absorbent leathers (e.g., aniline, nubuck)	For stubborn, embedded, or oxidized soiling	Rinse 3.0
Prep 7.7	7.7	Restorative (Non-Absorbent)	Non-absorbent leathers (e.g., pigmented, top-coated)	For built-up soiling & finish deterioration	Rinse 3.0
Degreaser 2.2	2.2	Specialty	Penetrated body oil, grease, sweat	When darkening or greasy patches are present	Acidifier 2.0 → Rinse 3.0

✅ Customer-Friendly Explanation:

Always start with Soft 3.8.
If results are not satisfactory, step up progressively to Strong 4.3 or Super 4.9.
For deep, embedded soils or restoration, use Prep 4.4 (absorbent leathers) or Prep 7.7 (non-absorbent leathers).
For oil contamination, use Degreaser 2.2, always followed by Rinse 3.0 and Acidifier 2.0.