Potomac Leather Care Tips

With all types of leather, start by always handling your leather with clean hands - oil and residue will easily transfer to leather. Another enemy to all leathers is sunlight, so store leather in a dark closet or drawer. You take care of different types of leather in different way.

Suede - The best way to keep your suede pouches, bags and garments looking good is with

regular preventative care. You should leave your suede inside on rainy days. You can use a suede protectant (water repellant) spray if you like (according to their directions). But the best thing to do is just brush your suede. Use a suede brush, for a gentle cleaning, after each time you wear or use it.
If you stain suede, and the brush isn’t working, then sprinkle the spot with cornstarch (if it has an oil stain), and leave it on for several hours and then brush it away. Use white vinegar for stubborn strains. Pour a little bit onto a clean, dry cloth, but the vinegar into the stain then let it dry and brush. (Do not soak just dampen).

Belting leather - To clean, regularly wipe clean with a soft, slightly moist cloth. To put the oil

back into the leather, which we recommend that you do every so often, use a leather conditioner - Lexol or Fiebings 4 Way Care, and wipe it downs with a light coat and then after it is dry, buff with a clean cloth.

Garment Leather - If it is suede, look above. If you have a smooth leather, (top grain), then

you should also clean it with a soft, slightly moist cloth to remove the dust and dirt. Before you put it away for the season, or if you have been wearing it frequently, then use a leather conditioner to put the oil back into the hide. We recommend Lexol or Fiebings 4 Way Care to clean and condition - wipe it down with a light coat of product and let it dry.

Sheepskin - Start with shaking out your hide and then brush the hide - you can use a dog brush! We recommend Eucalan Wool Wash; follow their directions and be sure to air dry only!