User Guide

Heat and UV rays can age your leather prematurely and possibly cause it to dry out and crack.
Mold can grow when leather is left in places dark, warm and moist. Even using the wrong types
of leather cleaner or conditioner for your leather can lead to unexpected results. In the
remedies below, we'll talk about how to deal with some of these problems. But in the
meantime, just make sure you give your leather the occasional check up now and then.
How to Handle Your Leather
It's a good idea to have a place you can keep your leather when it's not in use. Ideal places will
be kept safe from excess dust, heat, moisture, and the possibility of spills. Common places
include wooden boxes and dust bags, whose breathable nature gives leather air but keeps it dry.
To help your leather keep its shape, you can also try filling it out with newspaper or packing
paper. Even if your leather is too large to fit in a box, you can cover it when not in use, like laying
a blanket over a sofa. As a general rule, just try to make sure your leather is in a dry, clean place
away from too much heat.
How to Protect Your Leather
When leaving the safe confines of your home into the harsh elements, you can't go wrong with a
bit of preparation. Know your environment, pay attention to the weather, and consider what
you're going to use your leather for. If your leather's going to participate in a rough activity, give
it some leather conditioner beforehand. If it's snowing, up that to a leather protector, like Water
Protectant No.3. Even using artificial leather protectors like silicone spray is better than no
protection at all, but use these sparingly, as they may dry your leather out. Be prepared.
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