Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8

 Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor® is a leather-safe, pH 3.8 mild cleaner formulated to effectively emulsify and lift general soiling without causing common side effects.

Soft 3.8 is among the mildest of cleaners with a lower cleaning power than Strong 4.3 and Super 4.9. 

 Why Choose Soft 3.8?

• Soft 3.8 is the mildest among the Leather Doctor's range of cleaners which is safe for all leather, nubuck, and suede.
• Always test clean with Soft 3.8 and evaluate the result to your satisfaction before progressively increasing the cleaning power to Strong 4.3 or Super 4.9.
• Accumulated soiling may require the next level of Prep 4.4 or Prep 7.7 preparatory cleaners. 
• Penetrated body oil, grease, and sweat requires Degreaser 2.2 and is rinsed with Acidifier 2.0.
• Provides the “just right” strength—a balance between under-cleaning and over-cleaning.
• Part of a holistic leather-safe system: always follow rinse with Rinse 3.0

 Key Benefits:

 Gently Cleans Without Harsh Effects – Maintains leather’s natural integrity
 Works Seamlessly with Prep 4.4 and Prep 7.7 – Allows for after cleaning of sticky residue
 Prevents Rings & Browning – Ideal for pH-sensitive leathers
 Residue-Free with Rinse 3.0 – Restores leather’s pH balance for long-term care

 How It Works:

 Soft 3.8 is designed to break down and suspend dirt for easy removal while keeping the leather's structure intact.

 When followed by Rinse 3.0, it ensures a neutralized, residue-free finish, preventing unwanted side effects such as stiffness, discoloration, or over-drying.

 This makes it especially beneficial for aniline and other delicate leather types.

 Instruction:

Concentrate is mixed with distilled water 1: 64 before use.

 Identify, inspect, test, and dry soil removal before application.

 Apply and agitate with an appropriate brush.

 Dwell for 3 to 30 minutes or before it dries for complete soil suspension.

 Extract suspended soiling with a dry highly absorbent towel until it shows clean.

 Remaining residue is rinsed to a healthy squeaky clean with Rinse 3.0.

 Related Products?

• Prep 7.7 for restorative cleaning of non-absorbent leathers.
• Prep 4.4 for restorative cleaning of absorbent leathers.
• Degreaser 2.2 for degreasing body oil, grease, and sweat.
• Super 4.9 for general cleaning of body oil, grease, and sweat areas.
• Strong 4.3 for periodic cleaning before soiling build-up.
• Rinse 3.0 for rinsing remaining residue.
• Restorer 1.6 for removing and neutralizing alkaline toxicity.
• Acidifier 2.0 for neutralizing alkaline toxicity and overexposure. 
• Hydrator 3.3 for hydrating and relaxing leather stiffness. 
• Fatliquor 5.0 for softening leather.
• Protector B for non-stick, rub-resistant conditioning.

Updated: April 5, 2025 | May 14, 2025 by Roger Koh.