Re: Color transfer when using a conditioner
Its not unusual to get some color dye transfer with conditioned on aniline leathers. They are dyed, and lightly topcoated. The conditioner penetrates the topcoat (otherwise it would never get to the leather) and you're bringing up a bit of dye with it. Think Blue Jeans - which are dyed denim as well - ever notice dye transfer on blue jeans to a light leather car seat over time? In the case of the jeans, its moisture and friction making the transfer. Don't be alarmed by it, as your sofa will last MUCH longer with cleaner and conditioner than losing a bit of dye to a white cloth.
Most fully protected leathers will do less of any color transfer to a cloth as they are painted hides, with a clear topcoat.
However I'm confused by the photos. The sofa is dark brown, your cleaning rag is showing a vanilla tan. Is that the same color that is in the sofa?
Duane Collie
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