So many people seem to have so much trouble keeping their leather in nice shape.

 It seems I am always asked which new miracle product is the one that should be used. I still give the same answer as always, a good saddle soap. For us in the automotive industry all of the leather we deal with is “finished” but since many of us have unfinished leather too, a favorite ball mitt or such; included are  directions for both here.                                  

Finished Leather:

1) Place a small amount of a gentle, moisturizing soap such as Dove on a damp cloth and bring it to a light lather.                                  

  2) Rub the damp cloth on the leather without putting too much water on the leather. 

3) Wipe away lather with a fresh damp cloth. Don't rinse the leather in water.           

  4) Polish leather with a dry towel.                                    

 5) Treat leather with a leather conditioner after it has dried completely. such as Connolly or Mother's leather treatment                        

 Unfinished Leather:             

 1) Use a damp cloth or sponge to rub saddle soap into the leather; work soap into a light lather.                 

2) Wipe away lather and allow to air dry.                       

  3) Oil leather with a leather preservative such as mink oil