Home Remedy For Leather Care | The Leather Laundry

All of us love our leather gear!  Most of us like to buy nice leather shoes and then maintain them, rather than go out and buy a new pair every year after the previous pair wears off and cannot be used anymore. Having a good cobbler is essential for when zippers go bad, heals wear away, and holes show up in soles. For more of everyday care, waterproofing and leather balm help maintain the leather.

Leather is, of course, hide from a (once living) animal, and just like our skin, it can dry out. Waterproofing sprays help protect the leather from wet/dry cycle that comes with winter wear, but eventually your shoes are going to start to show some wear. They’ll look a little dusty and sad, usually down around the feet and ankles where they suffer the most abuse. That’s where this home made leather balm comes into the picture!

It’s a simple recipe,these are 1:1:2 beeswax, cocoa butter & liquid oil. This is still a balm, though; if you want more of a cream, we would recommend a 1:1:3 ratio.

Once you’ve made the balm, massage it into your dried out leather boots with a soft cloth. It’s easiest to apply while you’re wearing the shoes. Watch the leather darken and come back to life with a beautiful sheen. When you’re done, the leather will be soft and supple, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this earlier. Don’t overdo things, and be sure to wipe off any excess. Follow up with a waterproofing spray.

Home made Leather Balm

25g beeswax
25g cocoa butter
50g sweet almond oil (or other not-too-greasy liquid oil)

Melt everything together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour into a 125mL mason jar and let cool for 30-40 minutes, until solid! Voila – your home made leather balm is ready to use! Use it whenever you like!

Source: www.humblebeeandme.com