Leather Care Guides

Leather boots and gear outdoors
What not to use on suede and nubuck, and what to use instead
Never put leather conditioner, balsam, dubbin, oil or saddle soap on suede or nubuck: they flatten the nap and darken it for good. Brush it dry with a soft brush,... Read more...
A leather jacket and handbag
How to care for a leather jacket or handbag
Dust, wipe and condition smooth leather two or three times a year with a thin coat, test first on a hidden spot, and store it on a wide hanger or... Read more...
A leather saddle and bridle in a tack room
How to clean and condition a saddle and tack
Wipe sweat and dirt off after riding, give tack a proper clean every week or two, and condition with a thin coat whenever the leather looks dry. Australian heat and... Read more...
Worn leather boots on a timber floor
How to clean and condition R.M. Williams boots
Brush, wipe clean, then condition smooth yearling or kangaroo boots with a thin coat of conditioner every month or two, keeping it off the elastic sides. Suede boots get a... Read more...
Leather boots and gear outdoors
Renapur vs Leather Honey: balsam or liquid?
Leather Honey is an American liquid with no silicone, solvents or fragrance, mostly bought on Amazon here. Renapur is a British wax balsam with beeswax, carnauba, jojoba and avocado oil,... Read more...
A leather lounge in a sunlit Australian living room
Renapur vs Oakwood: which leather conditioner should you buy?
Both are good. Oakwood is an Australian cream with lanolin, emu oil and beeswax that you apply, leave and buff. Renapur is a British balsam with beeswax, carnauba, jojoba and... Read more...
Leather care products beside a well kept leather piece
The best leather conditioner in Australia, by what you are treating
There is no single best. For most smooth leather (lounges, car seats, boots, bags and saddlery) a wax balsam such as Renapur does cleaning, conditioning and protection in one thin... Read more...
Worn leather boots on a timber floor
How to look after leather work boots and dress boots
Brush, clean, condition. Done monthly on work boots it doubles how long they last. Wet boots dry away from heat, and suede or nubuck never sees balsam. Read more...
The tan leather interior of a well kept older car
How to clean and condition leather car seats
Vacuum, clean a seat at a time with a pH neutral cleaner, then condition in a thin coat. Perforated seats need the product on the cloth, never sprayed into the... Read more...
An aged tan leather armchair in afternoon light
How to clean a leather lounge, and stop it cracking
Vacuum the crevices, wipe with a damp cloth, clean with a pH neutral leather cleaner, then condition. Twice a year keeps a lounge supple. Here is the method, and the... Read more...