Some chemical groups can melt into the finish system and/or cause damage leading to tacky feeling leather and / or color transfer:

1. Heavy solvents or petroleum based solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl keytone (MEK), mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and isopropyl alcohol.
2. High alkaline cleaners (pH of 10.5 or more) or acid based products (pH of 5 or less) such as most heavy-duty degreasers, products containing bleach, ammoniated cleaners, d’limonene based products, bathroom cleaners containing acids, terpines or most parts washer fluids.
3. Dry Cleaning and steam cleaning can do the following to your finish system: Premature cracking, change the “hand” or feel of your leather, discoloration, adverse effects on flammability, delamination.
4. “Oil” type soaps that can leave behind tacky residue causing increased staining, chemical build-up and soil adherence. These types can also harm the finish system of if left on leather.

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