Which kind of oil to use for a DIY conditioning is a hot debate among leather enthusiasts.
Recommendations online include everything from olive to coconut to canola oil.
But according to Rapinchuk, your safest bet might be to steer clear of common kitchen oils.
“[These] oils might leave a residue, and spotting,” she explains.
One oil that has shown promising benefits for your favorite leather goods islemon essential oil.
But according to Rapinchuk, the best bet for a natural oil is beeswax.
“Beeswax in a tub is my go-to.
A DIY leather conditioner recipe.
Ideally, you’d place them in a breathable storage bag.
(Many leather goods come with these bags, but even a pillowcase would work!)
(Newspaper ink can rub off on some materialsno thanks!)
And of course, cleaning and conditioning your leather isn’t a one-and-done thing.
The bottom line.
Leather may not come cheap, but with the proper care, you might get a return on investment.
