How to Care for Oiled Leather

By following these steps, you can keep your oiled leather items looking their best and ensure that they give you many years of use.

1. Use a dampened finger to rub out scratches.



2. Clean oiled leather with a damp cloth. You can add a mild soap if necessary.



3. Moisturize and weatherproof oiled leather using a beeswax or lanolin-based leather moisturizer.



4. Allow your oiled leather to air dry. Any attempt to speed up the drying process using a hair dryer, furnace or another extreme heat source will make the leather stiff.



5. Remember that the more you expose your oiled leather to the elements, the more maintenance it will require. Try to keep a weekly cleaning and weatherproofing routine.