[KevF6]

As has been mentioned, try and avoid these magic erasers.

Yes they clean brilliantly but they WILL cause damage to the lacquer that is on top of the leather colour paint (pigment). It might not damage it straight away (unless they are really worn) but it will definitely remove the lacquer - over time or quickly. The problem is you can't see it causing the damage. Then you also have the problem of dirt sitting IN the colour paint as opposed to sitting on top of the lacquer. At this point restoration would be needed as it can't really be cleaned out.

We only use these erasers when we want to clean quickly - in preparation for colour restoration as it doesn't matter if we remove some lacquer as we apply more when we re-colour. Cowboy leather cleaners also use them as they get their money quicker and go - leaving a susceptible leather behind, which they don't care about of course.

Conditioner is for sure pointless as it can't penetrate the lacquer to do anything. Leather suppliers love to sell it though as people love to buy it thinking it does something. Conditioner is meant for high grade aniline leathers, where they do dry out and need 'feeding' or 'nourishing'. If you apply it on our car seats - it doesn't soak in, it just dries! (unless the lacquer is non existent).

Your far better off using a leather cleaner with a brush and towel off. Then use a leather aroma spray - as the smell lasts longer.

Happy cleaning!