Jill’s Homestead
Full-grain & Top-grain leather
Natural grain visible · Strong outer fibers · Rich patina · Individual character
Chamberlain's Straight Cleaner No. 2
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 Review
CHAMBERLAIN'S STRAIGHT CLEANER NO. 2 - PREMIUM LEATHER CLEANER
Straight Cleaner Formula No. 2 is a mild blend of water, alcohol and other non-alkaline cleaning ingredients that gently removes stains, spills, spots, and other substances that damage leather. Formula No. 2 is perfect for those times when you want to give your leather a more thorough cleaning treatment. This cleaner will penetrate into the leather fibers and help loosen CCS (collected clogging substances), providing a safe ‘wash’ for your leather item. Environmentally healthy, this recipe contains no saddle soaps, solvents or synthetic chemicals. Made in USA.
OPTIMIZED LEATHER CLEANER FOR STAINS, SPILLS, ETC.
Straight Cleaner is an optimal blend of water, alcohol, and other non-alkaline ingredients specially designed to deeply penetrate leather’s pores and remove harmful contaminants. Due to its unique composition, this recipe will pull out more debris than traditional cleaners will, and is carefully concocted to ensure the safest and easiest cleansing experience possible.
ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY, ALL-NATURAL, SAFE FOR HUMAN SKIN!
This recipe has a very fluid consistency, light and active to ensure maximum absorption. You may also be surprised to detect a faint yet tantalizing aroma of kumquat upon using it – our own special touch, lovingly laced with all our Straight Cleaner recipes to make your cleaning experience even more pleasurable. Because we prize leather’s natural scents just as much as you, this exotic fragrance is only designed to last as long as the cleaner takes to fully absorb into the leather, so that your leather’s natural smell will not be affected. Even better, this recipe has been brewed to perfection with all-natural ingredients and an optimal pH-balanced recipe, made with FDA approved, cosmetic grade ingredients safe for human skin, environmentally friendly, and healthy as can be. We’ve even watched people drink our Leather Milk recipe straight out of the bottle like actual milk! We wouldn’t personally advise doing this, of course!
✦Made for youCut and sewn in our Iowa workshop
↺14-day returnsEligible pieces receive store credit
Shipping + returns
Smooth leather bags are generally handcrafted within 5–8 business days.
Eligible unused items may be returned within 14 calendar days for store credit. Customer-paid return shipping and a 4% restocking fee apply. Custom orders, specialty straps, signature fringe bags, and qualifying promotional items are not eligible for returns.
Leather + care
Our premium full-grain leather may show natural range markings, grain variation, and subtle color differences. That honest character is part of every piece.
Condition smooth leather periodically with a high-quality leather conditioner. Cowhide requires no treatment and should be carried with the hair side facing away from the body to minimize friction.
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Full-grain LeatherExclusive Italian and American hides
Handcrafted in IowaMade one at a time by women artisans
Carry it for YearsDesigned to soften and patina beautifully
Designed around real life
Room for the day. Character for a lifetime.
Thoughtfully proportioned for work, travel, and the everyday in between. Every detail earns its place, from the pockets to the way the straps settle into your hand.
Built around real lifeGenerous capacity without unnecessary bulk
Made by people, not production lines
The difference is in the hands.
Your piece begins as a full hide in our Chariton workshop. Our small team cuts, sews, sets the hardware, and finishes every piece in-house, giving the leather and every detail the time it deserves.
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100%would recommend this product
1 review
- THTina H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoChamberlin’s Cleaner
I bought Chamberlain’s straight cleaner from Jill’s site. Accidentally spilled some plain water on the outside of my Hot Honey Getaway and once it dried, there were a few water spots. The cleaner got rid of all the water spots. I used it on the entire bag since it deepened the leather color a touch. It’s as good as new, now!💛
Know your leather
Not All Leather is Created Equal
“Genuine leather” is not a grade of quality. The term can include leather that has been heavily processed, coated, or even reconstructed from leather fibers and other materials.
At JH Fine Leather Goods, we use full-grain leather — the most natural and intact part of the hide, with its original grain, texture, and character preserved.
Because the surface hasn’t been manufactured to hide its natural beauty, full-grain leather ages differently. Over time, it softens, develops a rich patina, and becomes uniquely yours.
Beautiful bags begin with beautiful leather — and quality that gets better with age.
Full-grain leatherNatural surface intact. Designed to develop patina.
A buyer’s guide
The Jill’s Homestead difference
Thoughtful materials and traditional craftsmanship, chosen for a bag that becomes more personal with time.
Typical leather bags
Genuine or corrected leather
Often heavily processed · Uniform finish · Surface coatings · Lower natural grain visibility
Craft
Handcrafted in Iowa
Factory produced
Leather sourcing
Premium Italian & American leather
Material origin often unknown
Who makes it
Small team of women artisans
Large-scale manufacturing
Production
Small-batch production
High-volume production
How it ages
Develops a rich patina
Often finished for uniform appearance
Longevity
Designed to last
Often built for seasonal replacement
The material matters
Tuscany to Iowa. Nothing ordinary between.
Jill works directly with artisanal tanneries in Italy and the US to develop leathers selected for character, color, and the way they soften over years of use.
Full-grain leather preserves the hide’s natural markings and honest character.Full-grain, always
The strongest, most natural layer of the hide. Never plastic-coated into sameness.
Exclusive to JH
Many colors and finishes are developed for our collection and found nowhere else in the US.
Chosen with care
Ethically sourced hides from partners committed to responsible people and environmental practices.
Made to become yours
Beautiful on day one. Even better years later.
Full-grain leather doesn’t hide wear. It embraces it. Every mark, every journey, and every year contributes to a rich patina that’s uniquely yours.
Natural grain
Original color, texture, and individual character.
Softly broken in
Daily use begins creating a character entirely your own.
Rich patina
Natural oils and use deepen the color while preserving strength.
Heirloom character
A well-loved bag that tells the story of where it’s been.