Leather articles are delicate and when they are not
maintained they get easily torn. Although the exclusivity of the leather
products is still the same, the prices have come in budgeted section making leather
a necessity rather than a luxury one. But caring for these leather is a crucial
task as it requires regular conditioning and polishing
What is leather conditioning ?
Leather conditioning is basically done to darken the
leather unlike polishing which gives shine to leather. Other than this,
conditioning protects the leather to crack keeping it erect for long. It
happens in winter, that leather gets splited due to low temperature,
conditioning actually don’t let the temperature affect the core of leather
and keeps it protected. Actually leather
is also a skin, an animal skin, just like your skin which requires moisture in
winter and gets nourishment from your body. The leather material gets its shine
from whatever you pour on it. Different types of polish and Conditioning works
as a moisturizer for animal skin.
Leather remains perfect until and unless it is resisted
from water. A regular conditioning keeps the pores close and shiny for years
longer. Not only the boots but even leather sandal men and women require the same care and
attention of yours.
Before buying the leather articles
No matter you are buying leather slipper men or women, boots, sandals, it is important to
check the quality of leather you are buying is of that worth or not. As
nowadays very cheap quality leather is also available in the market which looks
just like top grade one but lacks durability. Once you have bought it, do
condition it as most of the leather products come without conditioning.
Process of conditioning your leather products
Whether you have a leather iPad case or sandal, it needs complete care if you want
to enhance its durability:-
Clean your leather with saddle soap to remove dirt and
sand stuck to it, but mind it don’t over use it.
Leave your leather for drying, no need of excessive
heating, it can be done on normal room temperature
Now condition the shoe, if it’s the first time, you can apply
one more coat and can leave it for overnight
Remove the excess conditioner, as you have lathered it
while doing it, now you have to take away the unsoaked one.
Now finally you can polish the shoes and give them the
shine what they deserve and what suits them.
Thank you,
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