Before any cleaning or polishing begins remove any dust or surface dirt with a soft cloth or soft brush, paying special attention to seams, stitching and any creases.
Apply the Renapur to any marks you want to quickly refresh, and gently buff in a circular motion, working it into the leather and removing any excess product.
Dry your garment away from direct sunlight or heaters.
CLEANING HEAVILY SOILED ITEMS
You may need to have garments professionally dry cleaned if they are heavily soiled or complicated to clean (e.g. garments with a fabric lining).
If cleaning yourself, use Lyddy’s Saddle Soap with a damp white or colourfast soft sponge.
Rub the surface lightly until a lather forms, and work this into the leather thoroughly to remove soaked in grime.
Wipe away the excess and let dry away from direct heat for a few hours.
Both of these products can be applied in multiple layers to increase shine, and soften stiff aged leather.
Apply product with a soft white cotton cloth and leave to dry between coats, 30 mins to a few hours depending on temperature.
Gently buff surface in a circular motions with a clean soft cloth to finish.
The consistent use of a good conditioner will help repel water and prevent future stains.
TAKE CARE WHEN CLEANING LIGHTLY COLOURED LEATHER
Patch test before using a conditioner and take note of the manufacturer’s instructions.
RESTORING COLOUR ON BLACK OR COLOURED ITEMS
Use Lyddy’s Dubbin in a colour that matches your leather (we stock Lyddy’s Black Dubbin and the neutral Waproo Dun-N-Shine), before using a leather conditioner.
This can disguise scuffs and scratches.
Keep in mind that coloured dubbin may transfer to other garments and items as you wear your newly polished item, so exercise caution.