Soap care for leather has its roots in old traditions, going back as far as the 19th century. The practice became popular because raw soap cleans and maintains leather gently and effectively without damaging its natural oils and structure, and it still does today.

Leather is an incredibly hard-wearing material that can last for many years if properly cared for and maintained. Regular care is essential to preserve its suppleness and resistance to everyday wear. We recommend our unique care soap for this purpose. It is a 100% natural care product, free from salts, limescale and minerals, and we are proud of it.

When treating leather with soap, make sure the soap has a high fat content of around 80%, is acid-free and plant-based. micare care soap is the perfect solution. Be aware that the sponge will never become completely clean during cleaning. Once the dirt has been removed and colour starts transferring to the sponge, the treatment is complete.

How we recommend cleaning and maintaining your smooth leather:

Before you start, have the following ready:

micare care soap, a clean, soft brush and a large, soft cloth, such as a microfibre cloth.

• Before you start, remove loose dust, sand or hair with a dry, soft cloth or a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment.
• Dampen the supplied Oeko-Tex certified sponge, squeeze it out lightly and make sure it is not so wet that it drips.
• Apply soap to the sponge and work up a lather in your hand by squeezing it.
• Massage the lather into your smooth leather using circular movements. Work on one surface at a time and finish it before moving on.
• If any soap remains on the surface after treatment, wipe it off with a dry, soft cloth. A soft brush can help you reach all the seams.

If you need to rinse the sponge during the process, clean it and make fresh care soap lather.

We recommend soap care 2–3 times a year.

Placing leather near windows in direct sunlight, under strong heat sources such as spotlights, close to radiators or similar conditions can cause it to dry out faster. In these cases, expect to treat it four times a year. Usually, you can both see and feel when leather is dry and needs care. Overtreatment is not recommended.

In rare cases, a follow-up treatment with leather balm may be needed. If you are unsure, please contact us.

The only type of smooth leather we do not recommend treating with soap is natural vegetable-tanned leather (undyed leather).