Some things I've noticed about this product:
Packaging: My three tubes of the 6oz showed up individually wrapped and in a box. Little chance of spillage through "normal" handling.
Container: There is a seal over the spout that has to be removed before the product can be used. Once that seal is removed, however, the cleaner/conditioner flows pretty freely. In fact, a little too freely for my taste. Without the seal (which can't easily be put back once detached) if the tube is uncapped, the liquid will flow. No pressure needed. Make sure your cap is secured properly or risk a huge mess.
Process: Wipe down with moist cotton cloth. Apply dab of cleaner/conditioner. Rub with another cotton cloth until fully absorbed. Rinse/repeat.
Use: My initial intended use was a couple of leather bags I inherited from my Grandfather. The first bag was a MacGregor gym bag that appeared to be in very good condition. The leather was clean and very stiff. After applying the cleaner/conditioner it still looked to be in very good condition, the leather remained stiff and rough to the touch.
The second bag was a carry-on sized Hartmann Luggage bag. The leather was well-used with multiple stains and scratches. It is a much softer more absorbent leather. The first thing I noticed is, when I would apply a dab and then rub it in, there was a spot left behind from the initial dab. Very disconcerting at first, however it went away after a few minutes. Secondly, there was a slight darkening to the leather. Next, it had almost no affect on the stains, except to make the leather darker which made the stains less prominent. I have no idea what those stains are or how many decades they've been in the leather so it was a shot in the dark as to whether or not this product (or any) would help. However, all scratch marks went away. Finally, while the leather was soft from the very beginning, I believe it feels slightly softer now. It might just be my mind playing tricks on me, though.
Conclusion: The product did no harm, which is good. I think the darkening just came from re-moisturizing the leather, and probably took it closer to its original color. The stains, as I said, were a crap shoot. The bags are definitely better for having received the treatment. I have a few more items bequeathed to me, I'll give them a go, in due time, and report back.
Packaging: My three tubes of the 6oz showed up individually wrapped and in a box. Little chance of spillage through "normal" handling.
Container: There is a seal over the spout that has to be removed before the product can be used. Once that seal is removed, however, the cleaner/conditioner flows pretty freely. In fact, a little too freely for my taste. Without the seal (which can't easily be put back once detached) if the tube is uncapped, the liquid will flow. No pressure needed. Make sure your cap is secured properly or risk a huge mess.
Process: Wipe down with moist cotton cloth. Apply dab of cleaner/conditioner. Rub with another cotton cloth until fully absorbed. Rinse/repeat.
Use: My initial intended use was a couple of leather bags I inherited from my Grandfather. The first bag was a MacGregor gym bag that appeared to be in very good condition. The leather was clean and very stiff. After applying the cleaner/conditioner it still looked to be in very good condition, the leather remained stiff and rough to the touch.
The second bag was a carry-on sized Hartmann Luggage bag. The leather was well-used with multiple stains and scratches. It is a much softer more absorbent leather. The first thing I noticed is, when I would apply a dab and then rub it in, there was a spot left behind from the initial dab. Very disconcerting at first, however it went away after a few minutes. Secondly, there was a slight darkening to the leather. Next, it had almost no affect on the stains, except to make the leather darker which made the stains less prominent. I have no idea what those stains are or how many decades they've been in the leather so it was a shot in the dark as to whether or not this product (or any) would help. However, all scratch marks went away. Finally, while the leather was soft from the very beginning, I believe it feels slightly softer now. It might just be my mind playing tricks on me, though.
Conclusion: The product did no harm, which is good. I think the darkening just came from re-moisturizing the leather, and probably took it closer to its original color. The stains, as I said, were a crap shoot. The bags are definitely better for having received the treatment. I have a few more items bequeathed to me, I'll give them a go, in due time, and report back.