Leather classifications for care/maintenance

[juliepooch]

I'm looking at a label originally stapled underneath one of my H&M chairs. (I save these labels with my receipts.) It lists the model, style, date/order #, quantity and the leather cover name. It does not list the grade (I,II, III, IV, or V) or classification (protected, semi-aniline, or aniline) of the leather. Consequently, it is challenging to determine how to clean/maintain older leather furniture especially.

For example. In 2002 we ordered 2 Sadler Ball & Claw chairs (1405) with matching ottoman (1404). The cover is listed only as "Charleston Tobacco" and evidently is no longer available at H&M. So, I don't know how to clean it properly.

Two requests for Duane please:
(1) Request H&M also include leather "maintenance/care" info on their label, and;
(2) Find out what "Charleston Tobacco" leather is and how I clean it.

Thanks.

[drcollie]

Under your seat cushion there should be a label that explains care, and on that label it will say if its protected or non-protected. See if that is there first. If there is no care label, let me know and I'll research this leather, as its one I'm not familiar with.....sorry.

[juliepooch]

Bingo!! I knew you would know the answer Duane. I checked under the chair cushions and sure enough, there it was. I feel so foolish. The "Charleston Tobacco" is a dyed, unprotected leather. Now I need to get cleaning materials for aniline leather.

[drcollie]

There you go! A Leathermagic kit for pure aniline is just the ticket. $ 39.96 for the basic kit, $ 59.99 for the upgraded one that has "Protectant" and "UV Sunscreen" in addition to the the cleaner, conditioner and ink remover.