Leather Care – The Ultimate Guide
'The Ultimate Guide to Leather Care. Utilising the power of beeswax, the sustainability of nature, leather has never been better cared for"
How to Care for Leather
Discover the Northumberland Honey Co Leather Care system and learn how best to care for leather using natural saddle soap, and leather balm.
Used together, the leather care system that is Northumberland Honey Co Saddle Soap and Leather Balm will prove as versatile as the leather it’s used on.
If you have invested in a pair of quality leather walking boots to take you on adventures across all terrains you will find regular treatment will improve their fit and performance, the beeswax providing a natural, waterproof barrier and preventing cracking and drying.
The end result may require a little elbow grease but gives you a product far superior to anything a man-made material could produce.
How to Use Saddle Soap
Simply whip up into a light lather with a wet, soft brush or sponge and gently clean the leather with a swirling motion, then wipe away residual soap with a soft, dry cloth.
How to Use Leather Balm
Once clean and nourished with a beeswax saddle soap, an application of our beeswax and lanolin leather balm will provide a waterproof, protective layer that deeply nourishes while conditioning. After cleaning, apply sparingly with a soft, dry cloth to the pre-cleaned leather and allow to absorb for no less than five but ideally twenty minutes, then buff off any excess.
Equine Use Case Study
As our case study, Ella Pigg Equine Body Worker and Eventer points out, when dealing with equine leather care, the quality of your maintenance products is also a safety issue. Ella says, “My favourite phase of eventing is definitely Cross Country as it’s fast and challenging. It’s extremely important to look after my leather saddlery and tack as I do not want a stirrup leather or rein to snap during one of my events… especially during Cross Country!”
Ella grew up in the saddle on her family farm in Northumberland and competes regularly as an Eventer. She has managed to turn her equine talent into a successful business, providing therapeutic bodywork sessions to all types of horses in a variety of different disciplines – from pleasure horses to event horses, racehorses and games ponies to help them feel at their best for racing and competition.
A competition week will regularly see Ella preparing five sets of saddles and tack, which must all be cleaned and conditioned before and after the event.
Ella says, “In my care products I look for ease and speed of application. I like my tack to look as good as new and feel flexible and moist after cleaning, so I know the leather is healthy from the use of the product. I love the Northumberland Honey Co. Saddle Soap and the Leather Balm makes my boots look like new.”
(Ella cleaning boots with Leather Balm photo here)
The Northumberland Honey Co leather care system showcases the versatility and utility of the beeswax we harvest from our hives forming another sustainable link in our circular system, direct from our bees to you.
How to Care for Leather Furniture
Sometimes our sofas and leather chairs require a bit of TLC when the wear and tear of family life leaves them scuffed and grubby.
The beauty of the Northumberland Honey Co leather care system is that, while prolonging the looks and life of the furniture, you’re maintaining pieces that can become part of your family’s history.
Both saddle soap and leather balm can be used on all leather furniture. See links above on how to use saddle soap, and leather balm.
Leather Care Pack
Why Northumberland Honey Co Leather Care?
In the face of ‘fast fashion’ and increasing reliance on disposable, synthetic materials, there is a growing demand for natural products and ingredients that, with care, can last a lifetime. Leather is the ultimate durable, lasting, natural material but, as with so many things, you get out what you put in and if you want something to last, you need to look after it.
From a saddle to a watch strap, a regular cleaning routine with Northumberland Honey Co Beeswax Saddle Soap followed by a conditioning treatment with Northumberland Honey Co Leather Balm will nourish, condition, improve and protect.
Buy Saddle Soap and Leather Balm for the perfect Leather Care Pack.
