Hand Rubbed Leather
This top grain, finished leather is soft, luxurious and usually a striking combination of layered colors. This category may include tri-tone and otherwise decorated or enhanced hides. This leather type may exhibit minimal natural markings, range scars and other characteristics from the hide of the animal. Natural features and distinctive grain fluctuations assure individuality and enhance every hide. Like a thumbprint, these natural hallmarks of Nature add character to the hide and are not considered defects or deficiencies. This leather is top coated and cannot be cleaned with leather cleaning chemicals. Any use of chemical cleaners will void the warranty.
An accumulation of hair and/or body oils can occur rapidly and destroy the hand rubbed, layered coloration on this leather. Our warranty requires that the consumer follow this strict set of instructions to prevent contamination of the finished coat.
The Creative Leather Furniture Warranty requires the owner of this leather type follow these care instructions. Failure to care for this leather type as prescribed here, could result in a shorter useful life of the merchandise and/or warranty coverage limitations. Only Creative Leather Furniture or it’s authorized technician(s) may determine whether or not a product has been properly cared for.
Care Instructions
Light dusting with a dry, soft, clean, white cloth as needed. This leather may be vacuum cleaned with a very soft brush attachment on a low suction setting.
Monthly or as needed, with a clean, soft, white cloth, damp with distilled or purified water, gently wipe areas where hair product or head and body oils may accumulate. For areas not in contact with hair product or head and body oils, use a dry, soft, clean, white cloth.
To prevent dry-out and fading, this product must be kept away from direct sunlight, bright indirect sunlight and other sources of light or heat.
For spots and stains, immediately blot up (do not rub) excess moisture with a soft, clean, white cloth. Lightly wipe with slightly damp (distilled or purified water only), soft, clean, white cloth, Allow to air dry. Do not use a hair dryer or heat source.
A leather conditioning cream recommended by Creative Leather Furniture may be used for periodic and topical wiping. Never use chemical cleaners, abrasive cloths or firm downward pressure to wipe this leather at any time.
