How To Clean And Condition A Rough Out Saddle

Full general Leather Care Recommendations

for Extending the Life of Your Leather Equipment

The life of your leather equipment depends on the intendance y'all give it.

Most saddles & tack experience the tough rigors of the environment, and proper care is essential to prolong their life. Leather should e'er exist properly cleaned earlier information technology is conditioned. Otherwise the dust & dirt could be pulled into the fibers of the leather along with the conditioner. The dirt volition so act as an annoying & cause cracking and premature wearable. Also information technology could lessen the beneficial furnishings of the conditioner, and prevent proper penetration of the conditioner.

Practice Not use solvents for cleaning. DO Not use cleaning products which are not specifically designed for leather. NEVER apply heat or direct sunlight to dry leather or information technology may go breakable & loose its force. Leather which has been burned thru this procedure should never be used.

Dust & clay can exist removed from the saddle fleece with a vacuum cleaner. If your saddle gets wet, make clean all the leather parts that have been exposed to sweat & moisture & allow dry naturally, and so use conditioner. Always use the all-time quality leather conditioners available to you lot. The type yous choose will depend on the leather type & color you lot are trying to maintain. Oils are superior for most leather apply, however some darkening will occur. If y'all are trying to maintain leather with a light finish, we take had very practiced results with the "Bick" product line and also Meltonian Cleaner & Conditioner.

Ever try to properly store your equipment. Never store your leather in plastic bags or other not-porous covers.To prevent mildew, protect your equipment from excessive humidity. In a dry out surround, regularly status the leather to preclude it from drying and cracking. Do not utilize silicone or waxes equally they seal the pores of the leather and impair the power of leather to breathe. Greases should non be used because they also may seal the pores & option up additional dust & dirt & dull drying time. Do not employ mink oil or animal fats. They tin plough rancid, causing the stitching and the leather to decay. They volition too cause leather to darken. We are very experienced leather care professionals. We offer all type of saddle, tack and boot repair. Please contact the states for all your leather care questions or repair needs.