Hair-on-Hide Zebra / Cow Rug Cleaner and Conditioner (Kit H4)

 Hair-on-Hide Zebra / Cow Rug Cleaner and Conditioner (Kit H4) by Leather Doctor® cleans, rinses, hydrates, and fatliquors to soften the suede-hide; cleans, rinses, and conditions the hair.

 What Is a Hair-on Hide Rug?

A Hair-on Hide Rug is a full-sized hide—such as zebra or cow—with the hair intact.
The hide is tanned on the reverse as suede.
This unique construction requires specialized care to maintain its softness, structure, and appearance.

 Why Hair-on Hide Needs Special Care

Doesn’t lay flat? → It’s likely starved of fatliquor (natural fat & oil).
Dries stiff after getting wet? → Fatliquor likely leached out during drying.
Cracking, curling, or folding lines? → Lack of fatliquor weakens, stiffens, or crushes the fibers.

 The Solution: Kit H4 System

This kit delivers a 4-step holistic care system for both the hair and the suede—restoring softness, strength, and appearance.
With suede-safe and hair-safe products, the system cleans, hydrates, conditions, and protects your hide from future damage.

 Kit H4 – Product Contents:
Available Fill Sizes: 4oz / 8oz / 16oz concentrates
(Dilution required using distilled water)
Required Water Per Kit Size:
✅ 4oz fill →  662g (0.8 quart)
✅ 8oz fill →  1324g (1.5 quarts)
✅ 16oz fill →  2648g (3 quarts)
Shake thoroughly after dilution.

Includes:
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✅ Hair 5.5 
✅ Rinse 4.0 
✅ Conditioner S+
✅ Soft 3.8 
✅ Rinse 3.0 
✅ Hydrator 3.3 
✅ Fatliquor 5.0 
✅ Brush 4 
✅ Brush 9 
✅ Eraser 5 
✅ Foam 2 
✅ Towel 5
16oz Kit Plus include:
✅ Hydrator 3.3 (4oz Con = 4.3 quarts)
✅ Softener 5.0 (8oz Con = 1.5 quarts)

 The 4-Step Instruction:

1️⃣ Step - Hair Cleaning & Rinsing. 

Products: Hair 5.5 + Rinse 4.0
Tools: Foam 2, Hide Brush 9, Towel 5 or Cotton Terry Towel

Brush hair in one direction, vacuum loose debris.
Spray Hair 5.5, brush gently, and extract with a folded towel.
Repeat process using Rinse 4.0 to balance pH and rinse thoroughly.
Continue towel blotting until it shows clean and dry.

2️⃣ Step - Hair Conditioning.

Product: Conditioner S+
Tools: Hide Brush 9

• When hair is dry, spray S+ evenly.
• Brush in the direction of the hair and allow to air-dry.
• Re-brush to “bloom” and soften the hair.

3️⃣ Step - Hide Cleaning & Rinsing. 

Products: Soft 3.8 + Rinse 3.0
Tools: Brush 4 (steel), Eraser 5, Towel 5 or Cotton Terry Towel

• Dry brush in one direction and erase with Eraser 5 to exfoliate aging fibers.
• Spray Soft 3.8, brush, erase, and towel extract suspended soiling.
• Repeat with Rinse 3.0 to restore pH balance and further extract residue.
• Allow to dry—wicked-up soiling may surface, so repeat brushing and vacuuming.

4️⃣ Step - Hide Hydrating & Fatliquoring.

Products: Hydrator 3.3 + Fatliquor 5.0
Tools: Foam 2

• Spray Hydrator 3.3 and spread with a foam brush to saturate the hide with a little moisture ooze when press between finger and thumb.
• Massage, flex, and stretch until the hide lies flat and relaxed.
• Apply Fatliquor 5.0 in cycles—allow water to evaporate between applications—until the hide absorbs no more.
• Final drying should be slow and natural for best suppleness. While still damp, flex and stretch the hide to prevent stiffness.
• Any sticky residue can be wiped with Hydrator 3.3 and a towel.

Alternate Application (From Hair Side)

If the suede side is inaccessible (e.g. due to lining), Hydrator 3.3 and Fatliquor 5.0 can be applied from the hair side by gently parting hair to reach the hide base. 

 Quick Reference Summary 

  Tips for Best Results

Always work in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid heat during drying—natural air drying gives the best suppleness.
Maintain your hide seasonally or after spills, moisture exposure, or visible changes.

 Questions or Custom Support?

Reach out anytime. Your feedback helps us continue refining these systems to serve your leather care needs better.

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Updated: April 19, 2025 | July 14, 2025 | August 18, 2025 | November 12, 2025 | April 14, 2026 by Roger Koh.