Leather care and storage

Leather care and storage
There are a number of things that should be done to ensure that your leathers stay in good condition. The following is a list of tip sthat will help keep your leather in good shape.

Caring for leather
All leather benefits from conditioning. Avoid conditioners with silicone, alcohol, petroleum or wax. Most prefer mink oil, but keep in mind that this may darken the color of most leather. Mink oil is used as both a conditioner and moisture protectant.-The recommended amount of conditioning depends on your riding environment, but typically you can look at two to three times per year. If conditions are extremely dry or wet, you may need to do this more frequently. If it begins to feel stiff or look dried out, you know itneeds to be conditioned. -Prior to conditioning, it is important to clean. Without this, you are pushing dirt into the leather and applying conditioner over top ofit. A damp cloth can be used to remove most dirt, salt, or dust. Allowyour leather to completely dry prior to conditioning. Never apply heatto dry, allow to dry at room temperature overnight.-To treat, place a small amount of conditioner on a lint-free cotton cloth and apply in circular motion. Allow this to dry at room temperature overnight as well. If you see excess amounts of conditioner, this can be removed with a dry cloth.

Storage
If leather will not be used for any length of time, it is important to follow a few rules to avoid having to buy new leather for the next riding season. First and foremost, make sure it is clean and dry prior to packing leather away. Remove any dirt or salt with a damp cloth.
Store either on a wide padded hanger or in a cotton bag and away from heat that will dry out leather

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