Leather Cleaner Vs Restorer

[md113]

Hi there - I was hoping to ask a question from the leather experts.. I have a light tan leather notebook (its the smart cover for ipad) that is 'crafted from high-quality, naturally treated material that gets its color from a rich aniline dye'. Unfortunately, it stains very easily with grease (for example, if my hands are sweaty)--it gets spots that are slightly darker than the tan.

I was wondering if leather restorer vs. leather cleaner is better for preventing further stains/making these less noticeable. I think simply making the notebook darker might actually prevent the grease spots..

Can I safely use Kiwi Select Natural-finish leather restorer (all colors)? It says it is "formulated for use on natural-finish leathers and deep-conditions and restores the appearance and suppleness of oil-tanned and waxed leather which may have dried out or become weathered from age or exposure"

Any bad consequences of this? Will it make the leather less soft/more rough? It says it might make the leather darker, wchih I think is probably a good thing..

Thanks so much for your help!

[Willbilly]

Unless the cover was handmade, then there is no telling what was actualy used to treat the leather. There is also no way to tell how it will react to what you have. I find it odd that sweaty hands are leaving stains on a finished piece. However best thing to do is find a small spot where you can test the product that you want to use, and see if make a difference to the leather.

[md113]

Unless the cover was handmade, then there is no telling what was actualy used to treat the leather. There is also no way to tell how it will react to what you have. I find it odd that sweaty hands are leaving stains on a finished piece. However best thing to do is find a small spot where you can test the product that you want to use, and see if make a difference to the leather.

thanks for your comment. I'll definitely try that.. it's just that sweaty/greasy hands will leave an area that is slightly darker than the rest.. should I just embrace this until the entire cover is this color from the oil on my hands?

Will the conditioner (link below) prevent these oil marks? ANything else I should be aware of in terms of management (do I need to condition it again ever?)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QFORK8

Thanks!

[Willbilly]

I do not know if lexol would help in this case. Do you have a picture so that I can see what you are talking about? it may just need a little watter on a sponge to wash it off, but I still would try it on a small spot first.