Spew Remover is a specialty product for removing fat spew from leather. Fat spew occurs when the natural fats in the leather migrate, or “spew”, from the core of the leather to its surface. Fat spew can be wiped away with a cloth, but it will re-appear. To remove it permanently you need to stabilise the fats and force them back into the core of the leather. This is what Spew Remover does.
Dwell time: Allow to dwell overnight before cleaning or protecting the leather
Fat spew appears as a milky film or small white dots. It is often mistaken for mould. You can differentiate between fat spew and mould by performing a simple test. Fat melts when heated, so does fat spew. Use a hair dryer to heat the leather, the milky film will disappear as the fat spew melts and is reabsorbed by the leather. If the discolouration is caused by mould, heat will have no effect.
We strongly recommend that you check you leather for colour fastness before applying any product for the first time. This is particularly important when applying products to sensitive leathers such as aniline and nubuck. To do this apply a small amount of the product to a clean, white cloth. Rub the cloth gently on a hidden area of the furniture, check the cloth to see if any colour has transferred. Allow the area to dry for 30 minutes, and check if there are any changes to the colour of the leather. To shorten the drying time, the area can be dried using a hair dryer. Hold the hair dryer at least 30 cm from the leather and dry the area using a slow sweeping motion. Take care not to over-heat or burn the leather. If you notice colour transfer or any visible changes to the leather, do use the product on that piece of furniture. Contact us for more information.