New Leather? Protect It!

I used to be careless with my new leather purchases and not protect my precious new items when I brought them home. What my grandmother taught me is that leather only improves with age and it is best to do what you can to protect, clean and condition your leather pieces. In fact, my sister is still wearing the Frye boots my mom bought when she was in high school.

Now when I bring home a new purchase, I spray the items down with leather protector before I brave them in the elements. For suede, I have a brush and cleaner to do spot touch ups. I also make sure I always have polish, conditioner and saddle soap on hand.

Protect Your Leather! by preppy-lizzy on Polyvore

Lexol Leather Cleaner Pump / Brahmin Leather Care Products Leather Protector / RED WING Leather Protector Accessories / River Island Perfection shoe protector spray

Saddle soap may be the best thing ever. It conditions and cleans your leather in the same step. You just rub the wax based soap on the leather in a circular motion until the stain is covered and worked through, and then wipe clean with a cloth or paper towel. Volia, if removable, the stain will be gone! My new jeans have been rubbing dye off on my light blue leather purse and with a few waves of saddle soap, it is just like new all over again.

Taking care of your investment pieces only pays off for you in the long run. Trust Meme, she knows.