It is important to maintain and condition your leather goods for optimal lasting quality. Products that are in continual contact with your hands or skin will often condition themselves. But, I recommend conditioning your quality goods at least once a year. As well, It is also important to store them in a location where they can breathe, with minimal humidity, and within a dust bag for long-term storage.

Conditioning
I recommend using a natural oil or beeswax conditioner. I love this product for my leather bags and shoes: All Natural Leather Conditioner. This is also a great product to use if you are living in a rainy climate. If so, I recommend conditioning your leather products every 3-4 months, or after it gets wet and then fully dries.

cleaning
Use a damp cloth for regular cleaning. If you get something on your bag, you can spot treat it with a natural dish soap and water or a saddle soap: saddle soap. When cleaning a bag, make sure you lightly dampen the whole panel of leather to avoid any water marks.

Leather is a permeable material, be careful when using sunscreen or other chemical based products that could stain the leather.

Repairs
The best part about hand-stitched leather products, is that they can easily be repaired. Please connect with us via email: christine@contrahandmade.com