Nikwax Leather Cleaner 300ml

Speciality cleaner designed to revitalise water repellency and breathability of leather items. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable and aerosol free.

For cleaning leather gear
Spray-on cleaner for leather clothing and accessories

Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability without softening leather

Revives the performance of your leather gear, keeping you warmer and drier

Recommended for all leather clothing and accessories including those with Gore-Tex® membranes

The easy to use cleaner for all waterproof leather clothing, equipment and accessories.
Cleans, revitalises breathability and water repellency.
Why leather needs water repellency...
Leather clothing, equipment and accessories will absorb water and ‘wet out’ when used in damp or wet conditions if their Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised.

When leather absorbs water, tanning agents and lubricants are lost, which causes the leather to become dry, stiff and prone to splitting. Over time this will cause the structure of leather to degrade.

Additionally, when leather is wet its breathability is reduced. This causes leather clothing to become sweaty and wet inside from condensation.

Therefore, the DWR of your leather gear must be maintained to ensure comfort and performance. Through use, the outer surface of leather gear will pick up contaminants, such as dirt, which attract water, masking the effect of any DWR coating.

Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ will remove contaminants and revitalise DWR, enabling your leather gear to perform better and for longer.

Leather requires regular maintenance to perform at its best...
Leather is hardwearing and breathable, making it an ideal material for use in the production of protective clothing, equipment and accessories.

During leather production, tanning agents are added to maintain the structure of leather and prevent microbial growth. If leather absorbs water, tanning agents will be lost. Over time this will compromise the structure of leather. Additionally, if leather becomes wet its breathability will be reduced. This is especially important for users of leather clothing, as reduced breathability can lead to condensation forming inside clothing, reducing the comfort of the wearer.

To prevent water absorption, Durable Water Repellency (DWR) is applied to leather gear.

Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ allows you to clean leather gear without damaging DWR. Additionally, cleaning with Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ will revitalise existing DWR, preventing water absorption and maintaining breathability.

Apply Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ by hand...
Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Use gloves.

Wipe surface with damp cloth or rinse under running water to remove surface dirt. Use soft nylon brush if necessary.
Lay wet item flat on suitable surface.
Hold bottle 15 cm/6 inches away from item.
Apply evenly to outside of item. Rub in well, paying attention to particularly dirty areas using a soft brush to remove soiled marks.
Wipe surface with clean damp cloth.
Note:Test on a hidden area first. Avoid printed logos and special paint finishes.

To clean leather footwear use Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™. To waterproof leather items treat with Nikwax Leather Restorer™ and for footwear use Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather™ or Conditioner for Leather™.

Always allow leather to dry naturally...
Leave leather clothing, equipment or accessories to dry at room temperature.
Keep away from fires and radiators, drying too quickly can crack leather.