{"product_id":"lexol-leather-cleaner-8oz","title":"Lexol Leather Cleaner 8oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEXOL-pH LEATHER CLEANER \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eTHE PRODUCT: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLEXOL-pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e Leather Cleaner is a blend of selected, non-alkaline cleaning agents designed to clean leather safely and thoroughly without the harshness or potentially damaging effects of saddle soaps, which are alkaline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT RATIONALE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e LEXOL-pH\u003c\/b\u003e Leather Cleaner formula is based on the principle of breaking up and removing the oils, which trap dirt in the leather while its foaming action lifts out the embedded dirt, leaving the leather with a clean, alkaline-free environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eCOMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn contrast to\u003cb\u003e LEXOL-pH\u003c\/b\u003e Leather Cleaner s foaming action, which loosens and suspends the dirt so that it can be easily rinsed away, the process of applying saddle soap results in working dirt into the leather where it can become trapped by the saddle soap s own lubricants. Rinsing may not remove all of the deposited soap, dirt and oil, so buildup can occur, subjecting the leather to the harsh effects of saddle soap s alkalinity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLEXOL-pH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLeather Cleaner is purely a cleaner. It contains no waxes, oils or additives that can interfere with its cleaning action or cause dirt to become trapped in the leather. Although glycerin is included in the formula to provide residual softness following cleaning, it leaves no deposit or impediment to the thorough cleaning of the leather. Dirt and grime are easily and thoroughly rinsed away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaddle soap does contain raw oils for the purpose of conditioning. This runs counter to the cleaning action of soap, which involves the removal of dirt by removing oils present on the leather.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLEXOL-pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e Leather Cleaner is non-alkaline. Its balanced formula falls within the pH range of leather itself, and therefore, is safer for leather. Since it is alkaline-free it contributes to the prolongation of fiber life. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn contrast, soap must be alkaline in order to clean effectively and it is this alkalinity that is always harmful to leather. Thus, cleaning leather with saddle soap subjects the leather to the harsh effects of its alkalinity which can include: graying, discoloration or staining of light colored leathers, loss of vital tanning agents, cracking of the grain surface and other signs of deterioration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLEXOL pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e Leather Cleaner leaves no buildup on the leather even with hard water. Saddle soap; however, forms an insoluble residue in hard water, which may accumulate on the leather s surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eLEXOL-pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e Leather Cleaner is concentrated, so its cleaning effectiveness is accomplished with a considerably smaller quantity of product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn summary,\u003cb\u003e LEXOL-pH\u003c\/b\u003e Leather Cleaner outperforms saddle soap by safely deep cleaning the leather, freeing it of dirt and accumulated oils, thereby providing an alkaline-free environment ideal for a finishing application of \u003cb\u003eLEXOL\u003c\/b\u003e Conditioner and Preservative to restore clean, fresh lubrication to the leather.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8oz\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lexol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52559280996642,"sku":"cae1789528009208","price":5.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5371\/3186\/files\/lexol-leather-cleaner-8oz_1.jpg?v=1789528014","url":"https:\/\/midcenturymodernwear.shop\/products\/lexol-leather-cleaner-8oz","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}