How to treat Dry Leather?

abandonedimages · Apr 15th, 2006, 05:10 AM

The straps on one of my bags is really really dry. . .

ad2: Do you ladies know the best way to go about this? Maybe I should put something on it? I dont have any special leather treatment around. Are there any secret household treatments I can use on it? I'm afraid it's going to start having that cracked look soon here. The leather's color is already starting to fade

pursegalsf · Apr 15th, 2006, 05:23 AM

I can't think of anything that you can use around the house. But I know you can use either Appleguard or Shining Monkey. Sorry I'm not much help but I'm sure the ladies here have some answers.

minicoop · Apr 15th, 2006, 05:47 AM

Why don't you try the coach conditioner.

Faithful · Apr 15th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Mulberry do a really excellent leather conditioner

maxmara · Apr 15th, 2006, 02:01 PM

I would try applegarde leather conditioner.
It really works

http://www.leatherstuff.com/shop/view.php?id=265

abandonedimages · Apr 15th, 2006, 04:02 PM

Thanks ladies, guess I have no choice but to buy some conditioner. They sell them in the boutiques right? I want to get Appleguard (thanks for the link maxmara!) because in the Shining Monkey vs. Appleguard thread kathyrose said people use it when their straps start drying out.

kathyrose · Apr 16th, 2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by abandonedimages

Thanks ladies, guess I have no choice but to buy some conditioner. They sell them in the boutiques right? I want to get Appleguard (thanks for the link maxmara!) because in the Shining Monkey vs. Appleguard thread kathyrose said people use it when their straps start drying out.

Yup, lots of people use Appleguard conditioner after using Magic Eraser on the LV handles cause it dries the handles out. I would say that's a safe bet. Some also said that you can get it at Burlington Coat factory (which may be chheaper too but am not sure).

addicted · Apr 16th, 2006, 12:23 AM

The Coach conditioner is around $8 at the coach outlets. That stuff is GREAT!

Sweetea · Apr 16th, 2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by minicoop

Why don't you try the coach conditioner.

I agree with minicoop. I also use coach conditioner to condition my leather bag.

Sweetea · Apr 16th, 2006, 12:31 AM

And agree with Addicted too!

Irissy · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by addicted

The Coach conditioner is around $8 at the coach outlets. That stuff is GREAT!

But I heard that Coach leather conditioner will only work on certain leather. They have a list of what kind of bag fabric the conditioner can be used for and what NOT to use on. I suggest only use Coach conditioner for Coach bags but not for other bags.

kathyrose · Apr 16th, 2006, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Irissy

But I heard that Coach leather conditioner will only work on certain leather. They have a list of what kind of bag fabric the conditioner can be used for and what NOT to use on. I suggest only use Coach conditioner for Coach bags but not for other bags.

You just reminded me that my vachetta bags from Coach specifically says NOT to treat it with ANYTHING.

Sweetea · Apr 16th, 2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Irissy

But I heard that Coach leather conditioner will only work on certain leather. They have a list of what kind of bag fabric the conditioner can be used for and what NOT to use on. I suggest only use Coach conditioner for Coach bags but not for other bags.

And the best way is to read the instruction before you use it.

minicoop · Apr 16th, 2006, 11:32 AM

You also shouldn't use the coach conditioner on pebbled leather. The coach website discusses which products you can use on which leathers.

http://www.coach.com/cservice/faq_te....asp?faq_id=39

You can try to figure out which one your leather is most like.

piquedame · Apr 16th, 2006, 11:45 AM

just wondering; would it be a good idea to have a special category to share tips on the care and cleaning of bags? as well as on where to go to have something specially cleaned/restored/repaired; special products for cleaning or protecting items; and where to buy them?

clumsy people (like me) would find it most helpful :)

Apr 15th, 2006, 05:10 AM	#1
abandonedimages brian&vanessa :] Location: Raleigh, North Carolina & Orlando, Florida	How to treat Dry Leather? The straps on one of my bags is really really dry. . .ad2: Do you ladies know the best way to go about this? Maybe I should put something on it? I dont have any special leather treatment around. Are there any secret household treatments I can use on it? I'm afraid it's going to start having that cracked look soon here. The leather's color is already starting to fade __________________ Be yourself, because everyone else is taken. -- Want it so badly it hurts! Click here for wishlist. Click here for my current collection.

Apr 15th, 2006, 05:23 AM	#2
pursegalsf Handbag Connoisseur Location: San Francisco	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? I can't think of anything that you can use around the house. But I know you can use either Appleguard or Shining Monkey. Sorry I'm not much help but I'm sure the ladies here have some answers. __________________ Chanel...my one and only love

Apr 15th, 2006, 05:47 AM	#3
minicoop Member	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? Why don't you try the coach conditioner.

Apr 15th, 2006, 05:58 AM	#4
Faithful Its still me... Location: Europe	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? Mulberry do a really excellent leather conditioner

Apr 15th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#5
maxmara Member	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? I would try applegarde leather conditioner. It really works http://www.leatherstuff.com/shop/view.php?id=265

Apr 15th, 2006, 04:02 PM	#6
abandonedimages brian&vanessa :] Location: Raleigh, North Carolina & Orlando, Florida	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? Thanks ladies, guess I have no choice but to buy some conditioner. They sell them in the boutiques right? I want to get Appleguard (thanks for the link maxmara!) because in the Shining Monkey vs. Appleguard thread kathyrose said people use it when their straps start drying out. __________________ Be yourself, because everyone else is taken. -- Want it so badly it hurts! Click here for wishlist. Click here for my current collection. Last edited by abandonedimages; Apr 15th, 2006 at 04:10 PM.

Apr 16th, 2006, 12:23 AM	#8
addicted Member	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? The Coach conditioner is around $8 at the coach outlets. That stuff is GREAT!

Apr 16th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#10
Sweetea Member Location: Texas	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? And agree with Addicted too!

Apr 16th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#14
minicoop Member	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? You also shouldn't use the coach conditioner on pebbled leather. The coach website discusses which products you can use on which leathers. http://www.coach.com/cservice/faq_te....asp?faq_id=39 You can try to figure out which one your leather is most like.

Apr 16th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#15
piquedame Member Location: Singapore	Re: How to treat Dry Leather? just wondering; would it be a good idea to have a special category to share tips on the care and cleaning of bags? as well as on where to go to have something specially cleaned/restored/repaired; special products for cleaning or protecting items; and where to buy them? clumsy people (like me) would find it most helpful :) Last edited by piquedame; Apr 16th, 2006 at 11:49 AM.