How Do I Keep My Leather Looking Good For Years To Come ?
September 02, 2022
01. KEEP AWAY FROM RADIATORS
“Be nice to your leather – if it gets wet, don’t leave it near a radiator as this can dry the leather out and age it.”
02. SEEK HELP
“If a seam comes loose or a handle breaks, a cobbler or even a saddler will usually be able to mend it for you for a small fee.”
03. ASK THE PROFESSIONALS
“I also recommend going to your local saddlery shop, cobblers or leather upholsters and having a chat with folk who work with leather all the time. They have great ideas and specialist products they can recommend.”
04. BUFF AND POLISH
“If the handles on your bag are looking a little grubby, a wash with glycerine saddle soap then left to air dry soon sorts them out, followed by a buff with some leather conditioner. I prefer products that have lots of bee’s wax, lanolin and other natural ingredients in them, as I’m not a big fan of artificial polishes.”
5. KEEP COLOURS BRIGHT
“For coloured leather – treating minor scuffs with a matching shoe polish (be sure to make sure you clean it and buff it off fully or you may mark your clothes) can bring your leather back to looking lovely after a minor scrape or damage.”
