Help With A Hippo

[Neil Worsnop]

Have been asked by an existing customer if I could clean a hippo her children used to have whilst I was there doing sofas & armchairs.

Having never done leather I declined. I've no doubt it was an expensive item when new, no longer available and has been in their family for 20 or so years. All good reasons not to start experimenting now.

It is soft to touch - it doesn't feel plasticky and when I put a wettened finger tip to the surface it soaked up the water. It did dry within a few minutes leaving no marks or residues.

Have attached a couple of pics. Just wondering if this is easy enough given correct training & products? If anybody wants to take it on I can forward their details.

 

[Judy Bass]

Happy to help Neil
Looks like either an Aniline or a Nubuck - either way we can clean it
Cheers
Judyb

 

[Daniel Darlow]

Whahay!
It's Zoo Time!
Had to clean this BABY BEAR for the Snowdome, It was a long,and funny story.



So what is your most unusual clean?

EDIT: Removed multiple copies of both images. JB

 

[Neil Worsnop]

Thanks Judy, it doesn't weigh too much so posting it in a box should be do-able. Will pass your details on.

It looks quite a bit friendlier than a polar bear.