Nubuck Degreaser 2.2

$12.95 - $89.95

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Weight:

0.360 KGS

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Description

Nubuck Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor® is a professional, water-based solution that removes body oils, sweat, and grease from Nubuck surfaces. Like shampooing hair, degreasing requires rinsing to carry away suspended soils—leaving Nubuck clean without stripping its essential oils.

Unlike solvent-based degreasers that dissolve the tannery-applied fatliquor softener (the essential blend of oils and fats), causing leather to become stiff, dry, and brittle, Degreaser 2.2 works with tannery science.
Its low pH 2.2 formula maintains the ionic attraction between nubuck fibers, tanning agents, dyes, and fatliquor.
This ensures Nubuck remains supple, strong, and ready to accept hydration and replenishment, restoring its original softness and durability.

Comparison: Water-Based Degreaser vs. Solvent-Based Degreaser

Feature	Leather Doctor® Degreaser 2.2 (Water-Based, pH 2.2)	Solvent-Based Degreasers
Leather Safety	Nubuck-safe, maintains ionic pH balance	Strips essential oils, destabilizes pH
Effect on Fatliquor	Preserves & prepares for replenishment	Dissolves & removes original fatliquor
Softness & Strength	Restores suppleness and tensile strength after hydration & fatliquoring	Leaves Nubuck stiff, dry & weak
Compatibility	Safe for all leather types, including Nubuck & Suede	Risky on absorbent & delicate Nubuck
Tannery Alignment	Follows tannery science: clean → hydrate → fatliquor	Works against tannery principles

Key Benefits:

Water-based formula rinses clean like shampoo for Nubuck
pH 2.2 preserves ionic balance and prevents denaturing into rawhide
Removes sweat, grease, and oils without stripping natural fatliquor
Prepares Nubuck for hydration and fatliquoring to restore suppleness
Ideal for headrests, armrests, collars, cuffs, & handbag handles.
Safe for all leathers, including Nubuck and Suede

How It Works:

Shake until formula thickens into a gel for better control.
Apply with brush, feather out evenly with a darkening appearance and let dwell 3–30 minutes.
Wipe off suspended soiling with terry towel.
Rinse with Rinse 3.0 and wipe with terry towel.
Use Hydrator 3.3 & reverse-transfer with Towel 5 for deep cleaning.
Complete with Fatliquor 5.0 to restore softness & strength.

By following these steps and using Degreaser 2.2 in combination with Leather Doctor’s leather-safe products, you can effectively restore and maintain the cleanliness, suppleness, and durability of your Nubuck items.