Suede Rinse 3.0

Suede Rinse 3.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 3.0 rinse that removes suspended soiling, balances pH, and ionic recharges protein fibers to healthy structure and feel.

 Mixing Instructions

• Dilution: Mix 1 part concentrate with 40 parts distilled water 
• Shake well before use.

 Step-by-Step Application

 Pre-Cleaning Prep

• Identify the type of leather (suede, split-suede, or hide suede).
• Inspect for stains or alkaline contamination.
• Remove loose dry soil using a vacuum or brushing.

 Application

• Lightly spray the diluted solution evenly over the surface.

• Agitate gently using:

• Nylon brush for suede
• Brass brush for split-suede (with care!)
• Steel brush for hide-suede (handle delicately)
• Optional: Use a suede eraser to loosen stubborn soil particles.

 Soil Extraction

• Blot and extract with a clean, highly absorbent terry cotton towel.
• Repeat if needed until towel shows minimal transfer.

Hand Feel Test

• Assess for a healthy squeaky feel.
• If the surface feels sticky or slimy, this indicates alkaline residue — follow up with Acidifier 2.0 as a corrective rinse.

 Proceed to Hydrating

• Once suede passes the squeaky test, it is ready for Hydrator 3.3 and subsequent fatliquoring.

  Pro Tips

• Be gentle with aggressive brushes — avoid scratches especially with brass or steel tools.
• Always work in sections and maintain an even application to avoid tide marks.
• Use only distilled water for best results and to prevent mineral spotting. 

Updated: October 9, 2024 |April 19, 2025 by Roger Koh.