All-in-one cleaners that promise to clean and condition in one step may not be good for leather. Some contain detergents that over time can damage the leather.
How to Clean Your Leather Saddle
By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com
Saddle Soap
Squeeze the sponge out and work up a foam on the cake of soap.
2006 K. Blocksdorf
Dampen the sponge in the water. You’ll want it damp but not dripping wet. Dip it in the saddle soap and work up a lather.
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- Gather Your Equipment
- Strip The Saddle
- Saddle Soap
- Clean the Leather
- Clean Off Any Residual Soap
- Apply Leather Conditioner
- Clean Metal Fittings and Stirrup Leathers
- Brush Up Suede or Rough-Out Leathers
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