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Leather Care Companion
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LCK guide for any kind of problem on leather
The most frequently asked questions:
 Natural leather (aniline)
| problem |
natural leather (aniline) |
| Slightly faded leather and small scratches |
Apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT, then treat regularly with the KERALUX care kit |
| Colour transfer from clothing |
Clean with the STRONG CLEANER, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| If the colour transfer has already penetrated the top finish of the leather, the colour of the leather needs to be removed and the leather needs to be recolored with colour pigments. This can only be made by a professional leather technician (training is offered by LCK) |
| Dried-out leather |
Apply the LEATHER BALM |
| Cracked leather (showing micro cracks) |
Apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT, then treat regularly with the KERALUX care kit |
| Bigger scratches or rips |
This problem can only be repaired by a professional leather technician |
| Water soluble stains |
Clean with the SOFT CLEANER or STRONG CLEANER, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Greasy stains (sweat, oil, chocolate,sauces, etc.) |
Treat the stain with the DEGREASER SPRAY, then clean with the SOFT CLEANER and protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Colour stains (ballpoint pen, lipstick, nail polish, shoe polish) |
Remove with BALLPOINT PEN REMOVER II then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream. If the remover has removed the leather colour, apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT |
| Stains caused by solvants (nail polish remover, window cleaner, etc.) |
Dab the edges of the stain with the BALLPOINT PEN REMOVER II, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream. If the remover has removed the leather colour, apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT |
| Stains caused by urine |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, apply the UPHOLSTERY FRESH UP, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Stains caused by blood or other proteines |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream, otherwise only a leather technician can help |
*) For these stains it is very important to act quickly. If you do not have the recommended cleaner, you can also use cold distilled water to remove the stain
As every leather is a piece of nature on which the damages and stains react differently, the above directions are only general directions without claiming a guaranteed solution. If you have any doubts, contact LCK or a specialized cleaning company. |
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Pigmented/protected leather
| problem |
pigmented/protected leather |
| Slightly faded leather and small scratches |
Apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT, then treat regularly with the KERALUX care kit |
| Colour transfer from clothing |
Clean with the Cleaning Kit ActivePlus, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| If the colour transfer has already penetrated the top finish of the leather, the colour of the leather needs to be removed and the leather needs to be recolored with colour pigments. This can only be made by a professional leather technician (training is offered by LCK) |
| Dried-out leather |
Apply the LEATHER BALM |
| Cracked leather (showing micro cracks) |
Apply the COLOUR REPAIR KIT, then treat regularly with the KERASOFT or KERALUX care kit |
| Bigger scratches or rips |
This problem can only be repaired by a professional leather technician |
| Water soluble stains |
Clean with the SOFT CLEANER or STRONG CLEANER, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Greasy stains (sweat, oil, chocolate,sauces, etc.) |
Clean with the CLEANER ActivePlus, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream. For penetrated stains follow instruction for natural leather. |
| Colour stains (ballpoint pen, lipstick, nail polish, shoe polish) |
Remove with MAGIC INK ROLLER. For older or persistant stains use BALLPOINT PEN REMOVER II (use with caution as it can remove the leather colour), then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Stains caused by solvants (nail polish remover, window cleaner, etc.) |
The solvant damages the top finish (mat look). Renew the top finish by using the TOP FINISH SPRAY or contact a leather technician |
| Stains caused by urine |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, apply the UPHOLSTERY FRESH UP, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream |
| Stains caused by blood or other proteines |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection cream, otherwise only a leather technician can help |
*) For these stains it is very important to act quickly. If you do not have the recommended cleaner, you can also use cold distilled water to remove the stain
As every leather is a piece of nature on which the damages and stains react differently, the above directions are only general directions without claiming a guaranteed solution. If you have any doubts, contact LCK or a specialized cleaning company. |
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nubuck/suede leather
| problem |
nubuck/suede leather |
| Slightly faded leather and small scratches |
Apply the special Colour Repair Kit for nubuck, then treat regularly with the KERALUX Spray Kit |
| Colour transfer from clothing |
Clean with the SOFT CLEANER, then protect with the KERASOFT protection spray |
| If the colour transfer has already penetrated the top finish of the leather, the colour of the leather needs to be removed and the leather needs to be recolored with colour pigments. This can only be made by a professional leather technician (training is offered by LCK) |
| Dried-out leather |
Apply the KERALUX protection spray |
| Cracked leather (showing micro cracks) |
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| Bigger scratches or rips |
This problem can only be repaired by a professional leather technician |
| Water soluble stains |
Clean with the SOFT CLEANER or STRONG CLEANER, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray |
| Greasy stains (sweat, oil, chocolate,sauces, etc.) |
Treat the stain with the DEGREASER SPRAY, then clean with the SOFT CLEANER and protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray |
| Colour stains (ballpoint pen, lipstick, nail polish, shoe polish) |
Remove with BALLPOINT PEN REMOVER FOR NUBUCK then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray |
| Stains caused by solvants (nail polish remover, window cleaner, etc.) |
Dab the edges of the stain with the BALLPOINT PEN REMOVER FOR NUBUCK, then protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray |
| Stains caused by urine |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, apply the UPHOLSTERY FRESH UP, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray |
| Stains caused by blood or other proteines |
Remove the stain immediately* with the SOFT CLEANER, protect with the KERASOFT or KERALUX protection spray, otherwise only a leather technician can help |
*) For these stains it is very important to act quickly. If you do not have the recommended cleaner, you can also use cold distilled water to remove the stain
As every leather is a piece of nature on which the damages and stains react differently, the above directions are only general directions without claiming a guaranteed solution. If you have any doubts, contact LCK or a specialized cleaning company. |
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LCK guide for any kind of problem on fabric upholstery
The most frequently asked questions:
The PURATEX Strong Cleaner should generally be used for older and more persistant soilings. Due to the mechanical cleaning technique with the brush, he can dissolve soilings even in between the fabric fibres. The PURATEX Strong Protector is recommended for a basic protection of untreated fabric as well as to renew the protection of the fabric after cleaning with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner.
synthetic fabric, flat wovens, velours, flock
| problem |
synthetic fabric, flat wovens, velours, flock |
| Water soluble stains |
Clean with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, then protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Greasy stains |
Remove the stain with the PURATEX Degreaser, clean with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, then protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Colour transfer from clothing |
Clean with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, then protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray. If the colour has already penetrated the fabric fibres, only a technician can help. |
| Colour stains (ballpoint pen, lipstick, nail polish, shoe polish) |
Try to dissolve the stain with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, then protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray. If the colour has already penetrated the fabric fibres, only a technician can help. |
| Chewing gum stains |
Remove the stain with the PURATEX chewing gum remover for textile |
| Stains caused by urine |
Remove the stain immediately* with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, apply the UPHOLSTERY FRESH-UP SPRAY, protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Stains caused by blood or other proteines |
Remove the stain immediately* with the PURATEX Strong Cleaner, protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
*) For these stains it is very important to act quickly. If you do not have the recommended cleaner, you can also use cold distilled water to remove the stain
As there is an enormous variety of fabric upholstery covers on the market on which the damages and stains react differently, the above directions are only general directions without claiming a guaranteed solution. If you have any doubts, contact LCK or a specialized cleaning company. |
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microfibre/alcantara
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microfibre/alcantara |
| Water soluble stains |
Clean with the Microfibre Cleaner and protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Greasy stains |
Clean with the Microfibre Cleaner and protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray. For very persistant greasy stains use the PURATEX Degreaser Spray and then clean with the Microfibre Cleaner and protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Colour transfer from clothing |
Clean with the Microfibre Cleaner and protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray. If the colour has already penetrated the fabric fibres, only a technician can help |
| Colour stains (ballpoint pen, lipstick, nail polish, shoe polish) |
Clean with the Microfibre Cleaner by using the cork piece and protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray. If the colour has already penetrated the fabric fibres, only a technician can help |
| Chewing gum stains |
Remove the stain with the PURATEX chewing gum remover for textile |
| Stains caused by urine |
Remove the stain immediately* with the Microfibre Cleaner, apply the UPHOLSTERY FRESH-UP SPRAY, protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
| Stains caused by blood or other proteines |
Remove the stain immediately* with the Microfibre Cleaner, protect with the PURATEX Protection Spray |
*) For these stains it is very important to act quickly. If you do not have the recommended cleaner, you can also use cold distilled water to remove the stain
As there is an enormous variety of fabric upholstery covers on the market on which the damages and stains react differently, the above directions are only general directions without claiming a guaranteed solution. If you have any doubts, contact LCK or a specialized cleaning company. |
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