Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor® is a leather-safe, pH 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, it is the mildest option, making it safe for all leathers, including absorbent aniline, nubuck, and suede.

Mild pH-Balanced 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 Cleaner 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 rinsed 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 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 Leather Strong Cleaner 4.3 or Leather Super Cleaner 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 Cleaner 3.8

Leather Strong Cleaner 4.3 – For periodic cleaning before soiling builds up.
Leather Super Cleaner 4.9 – For areas exposed to heavy body oil, grease, and sweat.
Leather Soft Prep Cleaner 4.4 – For absorbent leathers requiring restorative deep cleaning.
Leather Strong Prep Cleaner 7.7 – For non-absorbent leathers that need stronger restorative cleaning.
Leather Degreaser 2.2 (followed by Acidifier 2.0) – When cleaning 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
Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8	3.8	Mildest	All leathers, especially delicate aniline, nubuck & suede	First step for everyday light soiling	Rinse 3.0
Leather Strong Cleaner 4.3	4.3	Moderate	Semi-aniline, pigmented, or more soiled absorbent leathers	When Soft 3.8 is not enough	Rinse 3.0
Leather Super Cleaner 4.9	4.9	Strong	Body contact areas with oil, grease, sweat buildup	For heavier soiling or neglected leathers	Rinse 3.0
Leather Soft Prep Cleaner 4.4	4.4	Restorative (Absorbent)	Absorbent leathers (e.g., aniline, nubuck)	For stubborn, embedded, or oxidized soiling	Rinse 3.0
Leather Strong Prep Cleaner 7.7	7.7	Restorative (Non-Absorbent)	Non-absorbent leathers (e.g., pigmented, top-coated)	For built-up soiling & finish deterioration	Rinse 3.0
Leather 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 Leather Soft Cleaner 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 Acidifier 2.0 and Rinse 3.0.

How It Works

Mix concentrate 1:64 with distilled water.
Dry-soil removal: inspect, identify, and brush off loose soil.
Apply evenly and agitate with a soft leather brush.
Allow dwell time (3–30 minutes) but prevent drying.
Extract suspended soiling with a clean absorbent towel.
Rinse thoroughly with Leather Rinse 3.0 to restore pH balance and remove residues.

Related Products for Complete Care

Leather Rinse 3.0 – Restores leather’s pH balance after cleaning.
Leather Cleaning Restorer 1.6 – Neutralizes alkaline exposure.
Leather Acidifier 2.0 – Corrects alkaline damage and sweat contamination.
Leather Hydrator 3.3 – Rehydrates and relaxes stiff leather fibers.
Leather Fatliquor 5.0 – Replenishes essential oils for softness and suppleness.
Leather Protector B – Provides a rub-resistant, non-stick finish.