Description

Saddlery Degreaser 2.2 (Degreaser 2.2) by Leather Doctor®

Professional Leather-Safe™ pH 2.2 Water-Based Leather Degreaser for Horse Saddles & Tack

Saddlery Degreaser 2.2 (Degreaser 2.2) by Leather Doctor® is a Leather-Safe™, water-based, pH 2.2 professional degreaser designed to remove embedded body oils, grease, perspiration residue, saddle soap residue, and conditioner build-up from horse saddles and tack without compromising the leather's internal chemistry.

Unlike ordinary solvent degreasers that simply dissolve oils, Degreaser 2.2 safely suspends embedded contamination for complete removal with Rinse 3.0 Cleaning Stabilizer, preparing leather for balanced restoration.

Clean Deep. Stabilize Completely. Restore Correctly.

Why Degreaser 2.2?

Degreaser 2.2 is not a stronger version of Super Cleaner 4.9.
It is a different cleaning tool designed specifically for embedded oil contamination.
Use it only when contamination has penetrated beyond the capability of routine cleaners.
Typical contaminants include:

Body oils
Perspiration residue
Grease
Saddle soap residue
Conditioner build-up
Oily darkened areas
Sticky leather caused by accumulated oils

When used appropriately, Degreaser 2.2 cleans deeply while maintaining leather's natural balance.

Leather Doctor® Core System™

Degreaser 2.2 belongs to the Prepare stage of the Leather Doctor® Core System™.

PREPARE

Choose the least aggressive cleaner capable of removing the contamination.

Soft Cleaner 3.8 — Light soiling
Strong Cleaner 4.3 — Moderate soiling
Super Cleaner 4.9 — Heavy soiling
Degreaser 2.2 — Embedded oils, grease, perspiration and conditioner build-up
Rinse 3.0 — Cleaning Stabilizer

Most routine leather care is completed within the Core System™.
Specific leather conditions requiring diagnosis are addressed through the Leather Doctor® Specialty System™.

Why Cleaning Progresses This Way

Leather does not benefit from using the strongest cleaner first.
Instead, Leather Doctor® follows a progressive cleaning philosophy:

Start with the mildest cleaner capable of solving the contamination.
Only increase cleaning strength when necessary.
This approach minimizes unnecessary cleaning while preserving leather's natural chemistry and long-term performance.

Why Rinse 3.0 Always Follows Degreaser 2.2

Degreaser 2.2 loosens and suspends embedded contamination.
Rinse 3.0 completes the cleaning process by:

Removing suspended oils and residues
Removing remaining cleaner residue
Stabilizing leather after cleaning
Preparing leather for restoration

Cleaning is not complete until the leather has been rinsed.

What Degreaser 2.2 Does

Removes:

Embedded body oils
Sweat contamination
Grease
Saddle soap residue
Conditioner build-up
Sticky surface contamination

Prepares leather for:

Balanced restoration
Even hydration
Internal replenishment
Surface refinement

Where to Use

Ideal for:

Saddle seats
Knee rolls
Flaps
Billets
Stirrup leather contact areas
Reins
Breastplates
Harness
Chaps
Tack with accumulated oil contamination

When Should You Use Degreaser 2.2?

Use Degreaser 2.2 when:

✔ Leather remains oily after routine cleaning
✔ Dark body-contact areas develop
✔ Saddle soap residue has accumulated
✔ Conditioner build-up causes stickiness
✔ Leather feels greasy instead of squeaky

Leather Doctor® Method

Leather restoration follows six logical stages:

1 — Clean

Remove contamination using the appropriate cleaner.

2 — Stabilize

Complete cleaning with Rinse 3.0 Cleaning Stabilizer.

3 — Correct (If Needed)

Correct specific leather conditions using products such as:

Acidifier 2.0
Dye Fix 2.8

Additional diagnosed conditions are addressed through the Leather Doctor® Specialty System™.

4 — Relax

Apply Hydrator 3.3 to relax the leather fiber structure and prepare it for replenishment.

5 — Replenish

Restore essential fats and oils with Saddlery Fatliquor 5.0 or 5.0+.

6 — Refine & Preserve

Finish with Saddlery Conditioner 3.2 or 3.2+ to optimize surface feel, reduce friction, and preserve long-term performance.

Application Instructions

1️⃣ Step 1

Shake to gel before ready-to-use.

2️⃣ Step 2

Apply through circular motion brushing evenly to contaminated areas.

3️⃣ Step 3

Allow 3–30 minutes dwell time without drying.

4️⃣ Step 4

Agitate brushing with detailing horsehair brush and feather out without a dry edge.

5️⃣ Step 5

Blot suspended contamination with a clean absorbent towel.

6️⃣ Step 6

Complete cleaning with Rinse 3.0 Cleaning Stabilizer.

Expected Results

Proper application helps:

Remove embedded oils and grease
Eliminate sticky residue
Restore clean leather squeaky feel
Improve relaxation effectiveness
Improve fatliquor penetration
Improve long-term restoration performance

Professional Tip

Degreaser 2.2 cleans embedded oil contamination.
It is not intended for routine cleaning.
Always begin with Soft Cleaner 3.8, Strong Cleaner 4.3, or Super Cleaner 4.9.
Progress to Degreaser 2.2 only when routine cleaners cannot remove embedded oils and grease.
Less cleaning is more beautiful.