Tannery Talk: Leather Care, Leather Goods Care, and Maintenance
Practical, expert-backed guidance to clean, condition, protect, and restore leather—boots, bags, jackets, furniture, and more. Learn what to use, what to avoid, and how to make every leather piece last longer and age beautifully.
Care with confidence. Keep leather looking its best for years.
Step‑by‑step care guides
Clear routines for full‑grain, top‑grain, suede, nubuck, and exotic leathers. From first clean to final buff, we show you the right technique and frequency for each leather type and finish.
Tested products and tools
We compare cleaners, conditioners, creams, and protectants on real leather goods, noting pros, cons, and finish compatibility. Find reliable brushes, cloths, and kits that won’t darken or damage your pieces.
Repairs and prevention
Fix salt stains, water spots, scratches, and dye rub. Learn when to DIY and when to call a pro. Build seasonal maintenance schedules that prevent dryness, cracking, and mold.
Start with what you own
Whether it’s a favorite pair of boots, a vegetable‑tanned wallet, a chrome‑tanned jacket, a suede bag, or leather furniture and car seats, browse our quick-start guides to cleaning, conditioning, waterproofing, storage, and stain removal tailored to your specific item.
About Tannery Talk
We’re leatherworkers, restorers, and repair pros who believe good care brings out the best in leather. We translate workshop techniques into simple routines anyone can follow at home, with a focus on longevity, finish-safe products, and realistic budgets.
Experience and expertise: Our guides are written and reviewed by practitioners with years in cobbling, upholstery, and leather restoration. Authoritativeness: We reference established tanning and conservation practices, note finish compatibility, and disclose limitations. Trust: We test products on labeled swatches and real goods, disclose any affiliations, avoid pay-to-play placements, and update articles as materials and formulas change.
Explore the blog and start caring for your leather today
