Avel Crème Rénovateur – Leather Furniture Cream – Black (01) – 250ml

Description

Avel Crème Rénovateur – Leather Furniture Cream – Black (01) – 250ml – pigmented mink oil and beeswax cream for black sofas, chairs and bags

A black leather sofa rarely fails all at once. It fades on the seat cushions first, then the arms go grey, then the piping starts to look pale and tired while the rest still looks fine. Avel Crème Rénovateur is made for exactly that stage: a pigmented black leather furniture cream that feeds the hide and puts the colour back at the same time.

The formula is unusually rich – around 57 per cent beeswax and close to nine per cent mink oil. The oil acts as the moisturiser that keeps the fibres flexible, and the wax leaves a protective, lightly water and dirt repellent finish. That combination is why upholsterers still use this cream on furniture that other products have failed to revive.

It is not just for furniture. The same 250ml tub works on leather jackets, bags, belts, luggage and car seats, so it is a genuinely useful thing to have in the house if you own a few black leather pieces. Avel are the sister brand to Saphir and make this cream in France.

One tub goes a very long way – enough for several treatments on a three-seat sofa and a pair of armchairs. My advice is to work one panel at a time and resist the urge to do the whole suite in one go; the finish is much more even that way.

Why choose Avel Crème Rénovateur in black?

• Restores colour as well as condition. The pigment evens out faded seat cushions, grey arm rests and pale wear marks that a colourless conditioner simply cannot hide.
• 57 per cent beeswax. A very high wax content leaves a protective film that helps the leather resist dirt and moisture between treatments.
• Mink oil for suppleness. Close to nine per cent mink oil sinks into the fibres and keeps them flexible, which is what stops creases turning into cracks.
• Works across the house. Sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, bags, jackets, belts, luggage and car upholstery all take the same cream.
• Generous 250ml tub. Enough for several applications on a large suite, so the cost per treatment is very low.
• Made in France by Avel. Avel is the sister company to Saphir and has been making leather care in France for decades.

How to use Avel Crème Rénovateur on leather furniture

1. Vacuum the crevices and wipe the leather down to remove dust and grease. If the furniture has not been treated for years, use a leather cleaner or a cleansing lotion first.
2. Put a small amount of cream onto a soft cotton cloth – never straight onto the leather.
3. Rub it into the surface with even circular movements, one panel at a time. Apply a single thin layer rather than a heavy coat.
4. Pay attention to the seams and piping, then wipe any surplus cream out of the stitching before it dries.
5. Let it absorb, then buff with a clean, dry cloth. Repeat two or three times a year, or whenever the leather starts to look thirsty.

Specifications

• Volume: 250ml tub
• Colour: Black – shade 01
• Type: Pigmented nourishing and colour-restoring cream
• Key ingredients: Approximately 57% beeswax and 8.8% mink oil
• Suitable for: Smooth leather furniture, sofas, armchairs, bags, jackets, belts, luggage and car seats
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck, velour and aniline-finished leathers
• Coverage: Several applications on a three-seat sofa plus two armchairs
• Brand: Avel – French leather care manufacturer and sister brand to Saphir

Frequently asked questions

Will it hide scratches on my black sofa?

Light scratches and scuffs usually disappear, because the pigment fills and colours the damaged surface. Deep cuts and cracked coatings need a repair compound first – the cream will feed them but cannot rebuild them.

Do I need to treat the whole sofa or just the worn parts?

Treat the whole panel that is worn, not just the mark, otherwise you can end up with a patch that looks newer than everything around it. Working panel by panel gives the most even result.

How often should leather furniture be treated?

Two or three times a year is right for most homes. Furniture in a sunny window or a room with underfloor heating dries out faster and benefits from an extra treatment.

Can I use it on my car seats?

Yes, on smooth leather upholstery it works very well and it is one of the reasons people buy the larger tub. Test on a hidden section first, and keep it away from perforated ventilation holes.

Where can I buy Avel Crème Rénovateur leather furniture cream in black in the UK?

You can order Avel Crème Rénovateur leather furniture cream in black directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy, so you have plenty of time to try the product on your own shoes before you commit to it.