Only use a high quality leather conditioner
If leather loses its natural oils it tends to crack and scuff. Leather conditioners are meant to be easily absorbed to help nourish natural fibres and give leather flexibility and longevity.
There are all sorts of leather conditioners. Some are better than others.
Conditioning Creams can work really well but because they are a liquid they are often difficult to apply and massage evenly into leather.
Conditioning Oils tend to use neatsfoot oil and lanolin which can make leather sticky and sometimes the leather can become rancid and rot. Stitching in leather can also break down with neatsfoot oil.
Conditioning Wax sits on the top of the leather and does not penetrate deeply and nourish the fibres. The wax can also mark clothing and is very difficult to wash out. These are only really useful as a barrier to other liquids.
Leather Conditioner is the best because it is easy to use, gets in to the leather and nurtures – but beware some of these products contain animal fats and are dark in colour which can both rot and discolour the leather.
Love your Leather with Leather Guard
The Seven Secrets of Leather Guard
Secret No 1.
Leather Guard is extremely easy to apply – we have tested many recipes and this one wins hands down for ease of application.
Leather Guard is extremely easy to apply – we have tested many recipes and this one wins hands down for ease of application.
Secret No 2.
Leather Guard does not leave gungy residue on your leather – instead the leather looks natural, clean and healthy.
Leather Guard does not leave gungy residue on your leather – instead the leather looks natural, clean and healthy.
Secret No 3.
Leather Guard doesn’t need buffing unless you choose to do so.
Leather Guard doesn’t need buffing unless you choose to do so.
Secret No 4.
Leather Guard will not noticeably discolour lighter leathers – this is a major advantage if you want to maintain the original colour of your leather.
Leather Guard will not noticeably discolour lighter leathers – this is a major advantage if you want to maintain the original colour of your leather.
Secret No 5.
Leather Guard contains no solvents, so will not cause fogging in a car or smell artificial after application.
Leather Guard contains no solvents, so will not cause fogging in a car or smell artificial after application.
Secret No 6.
Leather Guard contains Australian beeswax, mineral oil and tea tree oil, so it is safe to use on shoes, boots, bags, belts, furniture, jackets, luggage and saddles – in fact any leather product that needs a little love.
Leather Guard contains Australian beeswax, mineral oil and tea tree oil, so it is safe to use on shoes, boots, bags, belts, furniture, jackets, luggage and saddles – in fact any leather product that needs a little love.
Secret No 7.
Leather Guard contains a mild antiseptic and antifungal properties to help prevent mould created by dark wardrobes and humid climates.
Leather Guard contains a mild antiseptic and antifungal properties to help prevent mould created by dark wardrobes and humid climates.
