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Degreaser 2.2 FAQ

  1. What Makes Leather Prone to Absorbing Body Oil, Grease, and Sweat?
  2. Why is Leather-Safe Degreasing Important?
  3. How to Remove Dry Soiling before Degreaser 2.2?
  4. How to Control Leather Tackiness after Degreaser 2.2 + Rinse 3.0?
  5. How to Deep Clean Penetrated Soiling After Degreaser 2.2?
  6. How to Remove Soiling after the Degreasing Process with the Reverse-Transfer Technique?
  7. How to Restore Leather Suppleness after the Degreasing Process?

1. What Makes Leather Prone to Absorbing Body Oil, Grease, and Sweat?

  • Leather is naturally hydrophilic and oleophilic, meaning it absorbs moisture and oils easily.
  • Sweat contamination can cause stickiness, darkening, white blotches, and even dye bleeding.

2. Why is Leather-Safe Degreasing Important?

  • Degreasing at a low pH (2.2) prevents leather from denaturing to rawhide.
  • Maintains the ionic balance, ensuring leather fibers remain positively charged for optimal bonding with tannins, dyes, and fatliquors.
  • Unlike solvent-based degreasers, this process keeps the leather soft and prevents excessive drying.
  • Rinsing with Rinse 3.0 or Acidifier 2.0 is mandatory, while Soft 3.8 is an option to feather out to the entire panel to even out the appearance and eliminate rings when dry. 

3. How to Remove Dry Soiling before Degreaser 2.2?

Before applying Degreaser 2.2, remove dry soiling using appropriate tools:

Brushes:

  • Horsehair, nylon, or brass brushes for detailing.

Erasers:

  • Leather Eraser 4 for smooth leather and nubuck.
  • Suede Eraser 5 for suede and delicate surfaces.

Vacuum after erasing Nubuck or Suede to remove loosened particles.

4. How to Control Leather Tackiness after Degreaser 2.2 + Rinse 3.0?

  • Tackiness from alkaline exposure is neutralized with Acidifier 2.0.
  • Repeat application and towel extraction until the surface has a healthy, squeaky feel.

5. How to Deep Clean Penetrated Soiling After Degreaser 2.2?

  1. After Rinse 3.0 or Acidifier 2.0, apply Hydrator 3.3 to suspend embedded soiling.
  2. Towel extract repeatedly until the leather is clean.
  3. If necessary, use a spatula or spoon to press the towel onto the surface for deeper extraction.

6. How to Remove Soiling after the Degreasing Process with the Reverse-Transfer Technique?

  1. Saturate the leather with Hydrator 3.3.
  2. Lay a wettable towel (Towel 5) over the area and press it down free of air bubbles with a horsehair brush.
  3. Let it dry naturally, then peel off the towel to remove soiling.

7. How to Restore Leather Suppleness after the Degreasing Process?

  1. Once cleaning is complete, apply Hydrator 3.3 to relax the leather structure.
  2. Follow with Fatliquor 5.0 to replenish essential fats and oils to maintain flexibility.

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