Heaven for Leather

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Our pair of vintage leather club chairs in front of the fire

These two vintage leather club chairs were one of last year’s best buys – they’re wonderfully aged and so comfortable.

detail of an arm of the leather armchair showing cracking

We’ve been on the look out for a good conditioner to feed the leather & enhance the beautiful patina.

bottle of Chamberlain's Leather Milk No. 5 with applicator pad

We were sent a bottle of Chamberlain’s Leather Milk 8oz Furniture Treatment No. 5 to try out.

Justin applying Chamberlain's Leather Milk to one of our leather armchairs

It was quick and easy to use. We applied the milk with the pad provided. Let it dry for about 10 minutes – then buffed it up with a clean cloth. Our chairs soaked it up – you could almost sense the relief from the old leather! Chamberlain’s milks are all made with natural ingredients and smell very nice – like almond essence.

leather armchair after applying leather milk

The results are brilliant – just what we’d hoped for. The leather has softened & looks superb – a colour like autumn conkers.

detail of an arm of the leather armchair after applying leather milk

Since Fudge arrived, we’ve insisted on having leather chairs & sofa because he’s under the impression that they were installed primarily for his use. Seating of any other material wouldn’t last 2 minutes with the mud & dirt that he traipses into the house under his paws.

Fudge laying on our vintage Danish leater sofa

Up until now, the cleaning regime for Fudge’s Danish leather sofa has consisted of a quick going over with leather wipes – much like those ones you can get for babies bottoms! This piece of furniture has really benefited from the milk’s restorative magic. It gives the leather a boost without taking away any of its character.

leather seat before using leather milk on it leather seat after using leather milk on it

There are 5 different recipes from which to choose, each suiting a different application. Whether it’s a quick clean & refresh for leather shoes and handbags; a deeper clean for more ingrained dirt; a protectant & water-proofer for walking boots; cleaner & conditioner for leather car seats or a cleaner & conditioner for leather sofas and armchairs. There’s a tailor-made treatment for the job. To find out which one (or combination) does what, go to the Chamberlain’s Leather Milk website. You’ll also find videos with advice & demonstrations.

bottle of Chamberlain's Leather Milk No. 5 with used applicator pad

Chamberlain’s is very proud of its products and you’ll find lots glowing reviews from satisfied customers online – you can add our names to the list. They’ve also been a great company to deal with – give them a try!

If you’re based in the UK, Chamberlain’s Leather Milk products are only available via Amazon from Leather Care UK

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