About LEATHER CLEANING & PROTECTION PROGRAM
Provides professional upholstery cleaners, leather restorers and leather trades people with the simplest and safest method of cleaning and protection of leather furniture and leathercraft products. It is the only system that breaks away from tradition of waxes and oils which for years have provided only a minimum of protection to the leather surface. Modern leathers, using wonderful soft and light colours require a new generation of protection as well as ease of cleaning.
RESEARCH PRODUCTS, as Australian commercial leaders in carpet and upholstery maintenance chemistry have devoted their R & D efforts to providing a simple two step system for cleaning and protecting leather. The first step deep cleans and conditions. The second step provides a super flexible soil resistant barrier coating that sheds dust and grime and provides an easier and safer surface to clean.
Nobody has made a system simpler or more effective for modern or antique leather.
Learn about leather
The more you understand about leather, the more you know how to advise your customers on how to look after it correctly. We want you to be the adviser to your customers, so that their prized possession retains its beauty for years.
TANNER'S CHOICE - Leather Shampoo/Conditioner
Using a mild shampoo as a base, we have incorporated lubricating waxes, emollients and moisturisers that penetrate deep into the leather as it is cleaned. These ingredients ensure that the leather will not dry out or crack prematurely. The waxes deposited also may be hand buffed when dry to improve surface softness and gloss as well as provide a soft glove like feel.
Directions for use are simple to follow and require no special skills. Instructions are on the label, the only thing you have to remember is that before you hand burnish or use the protector, the leather must be perfectly dry.
If protection is required by the customer, hand buffing the surface is not necessary. Just wait for the surface to dry and apply TANNERS CHOICE RESTORER and PROTECTOR.
TANNER'S CHOICE - Leather Protector/Restorer
This is a new generation protector for leather that forms a protective film that penetrates and bonds to the surface, creating a tough barrier layer that resists spillages, abrasives and grime. It contains no wax or silicone products as these offer poor performance against hot or oil based spills.
TANNER'S CHOICE Protector and Restorer is only applied to freshly cleaned or new leather. It dries to a natural soft sheen and will only show higher sheen when more than two coats are applied. Not for use on Nubuck or suede.
Whilst some practice may be necessary to apply this product evenly, this will be done more easily if the following instructions are followed:
- Do not apply Leather Protector in direct sunlight or areas of strong wind, as high speed drying increases the chance for streaking and poor levelling.
- Dampen clean non linting flannel or pure cotton cloth (not towelling) if weather is hot. Do not add water to Protector as this will promote streaking. When you are more experienced a dry flannel may be used.
- Wring out all excess water and double over to make a pad.
- Pour on a small quantity of Protector onto pad and apply to back of the article first, in firm even strokes, slightly rubbing into edges and crevices. Do not rub the fleshly applied coats as this will permanently smear or streak the partly dried surface.
- Repeat this process, section by section, until the item has been coated. To increase protection, apply a second coat across the direction for the previous coat only after the first coat has dried (approx. 30 - 45 minutes). This may only be required on seat, cushions and arm rests where heavy wear protection is required.
- After surface has been protected it will be safe to use once the solvent smell has dissipated (usually a few hours after treatment).
How to care for leather
These instructions are for the use of the householder after the leather has been treated with TANNERS CHOICE PRODUCTS.
Spots and spills
Wipe up spills immediately with absorbent cloth or sponge. Clean spots and stains with any proprietary woolwash diluted 1 to 10 parts water.
Perspiration
Leather has very few natural enemies, however, the accumulation of sweat, grime or body oils on the leather will, if left untouched, cause a breakdown of the protective coating. Areas frequently in contact with perspiration and body oils will require more attention. Clean as often as necessary when perspiration and body oils come in contact with our furniture. Particular attention should be paid to the arms, headrests and cushions. These areas may require more frequent cleaning.
Avoid
Do not use saddle soap, cleaning solvent, oil, varnish, abrasive cleaners, ammonia water, or any products containing solvents or silicone.
LEATHER CLEANING & PROTECTION Features
- Shampoo ensures leather does not dry out or crack prematurely.
- Protector forms a film that penetrates and bonds to the surface, creating a tough barrier layer that helps resist spillages, abrasives and grime.
- Protector contains no silicone based products that offer poor protection against hot or oil based spills.
- Once protected leather sheds dust making it easier to clean.
TANNERS CHOICE PROTECTOR Directions
First Aid
Swallowed: Give 1 or 2 glasses of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Aspiration may be a hazard if vomiting occurs. Seek immediate medical attention. Contact Poisons Information Centre. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye exposure: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water holding eyelids open. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin exposure: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation persists seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure to fresh air. Avoid becoming a casualty. If not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical advice.
Advice to doctor: Because of risk of aspiration gastric lavage should only be undertaken after endotracheal intubation. The decision to induce vomiting should be made only by a doctor.
For professional use only
TANNERS CHOICE PROTECTOR is a new generation, low sheen, water-based film forming protector & restorer developed for the aftercare of leather furniture. Whilst other non-film forming wax or silicone wax type protectors provide lubrication & moisturising, they fail to increase wet spill resistance as TANNERS CHOICE PROTECTOR does.
TANNERS CHOICE PROTECTOR must be applied only to new or freshly cleaned, completely dry & prepared leather. Where possible all marks & dirt should be removed prior to its application by using TANNERS CHOICE SHAMPOO CONDITIONER.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed seek medical advice.
Application
Do not apply leather protector in direct sunlight or areas of strong wind as high speed drying increases the chance of streaking & poor levelling.
- Dampen clean non-linting flannel or pure cotton cloth (not towelling).
- Wring out all excess water & double over to make a pad. (Once mastered a dry cloth gets even better results).
- Pour a small quantity of protector onto pad & apply to back of article first in small, even strokes, slightly rubbing into edges & crevices. Do not rub the freshly applied coat as this will permanently smear or streak the partly dried surface. On grained leather apply in a circular motion not straight strokes.
- If surface coat is uneven, buff out with dry towelling after the surface is tack free (about 10 minutes).
- Repeat application process, section by section, until the item has been coated.
- To increase protection & gloss apply a second coat across the direction of the previous coat only after the first coat has dried (approx. 30-45 minutes). This may only be required on seat cushions & arm rests where heavy wear protection is required.
Warning
Do not apply leather protector to NUBUCK, Suede or PVC Synthetic leather. Always test in an inconspicuous patch prior to proceeding. Always ensure leather is dry before application & when replacing cushions after treatment.
TANNERS CHOICE SHAMPOO Directions
- Remove loose cushions & dry vacuum any fabric areas (usually black buckram linings).
- Make a 1 to 5 part warm water solution (100ml shampoo to 500ml water). Soak a white towel with this solution squeezing out excess water. Apply gently in a circular motion, ensuring that foam is agitated on stitching and other heavily soiled areas. Whilst still wet "work" tough soiled areas with your towel. Never rub harshly or use a stiff brush on leather, as they may damage the surface finish. Leave for a few minutes & wipe off with a dry towel in the same circular motion. Wash twice if soiling is very heavy, or to increase the quantity of conditioner penetrating into the leather. This should be on "dry look" leather.
TANNERS CHOICE is a mild shampoo, developed to gently remove soiling from both protected & factory finished leather furniture. The addition of moisturisers, conditioners & lubricants improve the softness & "hand" of the leather after cleaning. When dry a gentle buffing or polishing of the surface will help restore the patina, natural lustre & non-slip squeaky clean finish.
Should protection be required against spills & the ingress of dirt & wear, we recommend immediate protection with TANNERS CHOICE CREME LEATHER PROTECTOR & RESTORER.
The shampoo & protector make a perfect team that will give high performance on their own or when used together.
Important things to remember
Always clean as soon as possible after spillage occurs.
Flex leather after drying to restore grain on textured leather or surface modified leather. Buffing with dry towel usually restores feel & "hand".
Never use shampoo solution on any leather without testing for colour stability or grain damage.
Not to be used on NUBUCK, Suede or PVC Synthetic leathers.
For Professional Use Only.
