Chambers Leather Natural Balsam Conditioner and Restorer 200ml Suitable for All Smooth Leather, Perfect for Aniline Leather Sofas

This leather balsam is very nice to use. It has a soft texture and a light vanilla smell that is not too strong. I used it on my leather boots and a bag, and it made the leather look clean and feel soft.The balsam goes on smoothly and soaks in well. It brings back the shine and keeps the leather from drying out. You only need a small amount, so the 200ml tub should last a long time.I like that it is made with natural ingredients and does not feel greasy. It’s good for all kinds of leather and helps keep everything in good condition.Overall, this is a lovely product for leather care. It’s easy to use, smells nice, and works well. I would happily recommend it.

How impressive is this leather balsam? About as impressive as you can get! Our leather suite must be about 10-12 years old now. In good condition but EXTREMELY malnourished. We live in Spain and the INDOOR temperatures this year have been in the mid 30s! During the winter the temperature drops to about 6 degrees and we have a log burner on all winter. One of our sofas is right next to the log burner so you can imagine how dried out the leather becomes. Added to this I have a reoccurring back injury which I need to put a hot water bottle on. I always cover the back of the sofa with a bath towel to try and protect the leather from the hot water bottle but it only does so much and sadly the leather has dried out more in that area.I tried a chemical cleaner/revitalizer last year and it did a very good job for a short time but noticed that it has begun to deteriorate badly lately . I saw this Chambers leather balsam advertised and read the very impressive reviews so thought I would give it a go as I had nothing to lose. Well, I was absolutely amazed at how the appearance has improved! Unlike previous reveiwers I did have to use the whole 200ml tub on 2 sofas and an armchair. There wasn't enough to do the backs (behind the sofas) and the side of one chair but otherwise everything else was done. I now have a brand new looking suite which smells lovely too! I bought the vanilla one which is very subtle but nice. I did think that it would have been great to have had the choice of a leather smelling one as the leather looks so new as the smell would then match the appearance! I will be re-ordering another tub to finish what I could not finish with the first, and should also have enough to go over the worst areas a second time to try and prevent the hide drying out too much this winter.I have been so impressed with the results that I have decided to treat the suite once a year as general maintenance. I just wished I had heard of this years ago as I probably could have avoided the damage the hot water bottle has done. But even though those sections are cracked, the leather is much more supple. I keep running my hand over the suite because it feels so nice! Lol!I applied the balsam by hand as other reviewers have suggested and it worked in very easily. I found it best to do as suggested, take a small amount in your hands and rub into both palms evenly. Then do a sort of swipe across a small area then another swipe next to the first with the other hand. Then go back over it and spread it as far as it wants to go and repeat steps on the next adjoining area. It was REALLY easy to apply! It was sort of like the wax was added to evenly apply the oils to the leather. I didn't have any patches at all and my suite it dark navy so you would have thought it would have shown any patches up. Just shows it is worth the extra effort in applying it well. I left the balsam on the sofa and chair which weren't so bad, for a couple of hours before wiping off with a large microfibre cloth. It was just right for the job and left no lint behind (just as well with navy blue! lol!) I did change the cloth several times to ensure all the residue was removed. You will feel if is all off or not. It was surprisingly easy to wipe off too which was a relief! Although I should say it took several hours to ensure I got into all the little nooks and crannies but worth every minute spent on it. The worst sofa, I left the balsam on all day and it was just as easy to remove as with the rest of the suite.So if you have any reservations about trying this product, don't! Just buy it and sit back and enjoy the results as I intend to do, hopefully for many years to come. A BIG thank you to Chambers leather balsam!

I purchased this wax based on the reviews on Amazon. I was looking for a good leather cleaner for a dark grey leather bag I have that had some minor scuff marks. Not only did it brighten up the whole look of the bag, adding a nice new sheen, it really helped fill in and cover the scuffs. It doesn't get rid of them completely, but made them barely noticeable and so it's definitely worth the buy in my eyes.I applied it with my hands as suggested, left it on overnight and buffed with a cloth the next day. Hey presto! The only down side is that it is on the expensive side for a standard sized tin of polish but then the natural materials it's made from and it's effectiveness likely account for that. I'd still definitely recommend.

There are many leather treatments available and my major difficulty was choosing the right one for the type of leather I wanted to treat. Research showed that my sofa and chair are covered in ANILINE leather, that is leather that is natural and does not have a waterproof layer of paint or other material covering it. Dab water on aniline leather, it soaks in and darkens immediately then dries out again more slowly. Do the same with coated leather and the water stays on the surface and has little or no effect on the leather.Chambers Leather Balsam clearly states this and is intended therefore for aniline leather. I warmed the balsam pot in warm water for a while then used my fingers to rub it into the leather reasonably sparingly to see the leather darken and take on a nourished, even finish which I buffed up (to remove surface excess) after about 30 minutes. It has left a very healthy, rich finish that resists water and which, I am told, will eventually (few months) need re-treatment as the leather dries out again slowly - as shown when its water absorbency returns.If your leather doesn't absorb water then this balsam won't help it OR it already has been treated. I can only assume those who write that it doesn't work have not used the balsam on the right sort of leather or on leather that is already in a well treated state.Very effective, a little goes a long way and the un-scented has no scent at all - just how I like it.Know your leather!