OK...here is the lowdown on Woolite. The original formula was in the vicinity of that which is supposed to be used on leather, but the formula has been changed and now the pH is right around 7.0. Remember the proper pH is supposed to be around 4.5. For example, the pH of The Townsend Leather/Leather Institute products are in the range of 4.5 to 5.5.

Woolite is formulated at around 7.0, which is also the pH of regular water...fine to be drank, but a little high to be used on leather. Now what I have been hearing is the dilution theory, that you can dilute the cleaner down 6:1 with water and then it can be used on leather.

Here are the two faults:
1. You are starting with a product that actually has an improper pH for leather, while it isn

 

Thanks for finally clearing this all up. I appreciate it

 

good review from our leather expert!
sounds like the right advice to me too...