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
Soft 3.8 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 | July 2, 2025 by Roger Koh.
