Category Leather Care by Item

Item-specific care guides for cleaning, conditioning, storing, and maintaining each leather good—from bags and wallets to jackets and belts.

Where to Buy Sheepskin Products and Mittens: A Leather Craftsman’s Advice

Where to buy sheepskin products and mittens; tips on quality, pricing, brands, care, maintenance, and storage for leather goods.

Best leather care and polishing techniques for leather footwear: cleaning, conditioning, polishing, product picks, color repair.

Clean and condition leather purses: suede, nubuck, patent; step-by-step care, stain removal, product picks, protection tips.

Clean and condition leather/faux jackets: remove stains, restore finish, test cleaners, dry, condition, protect, maintenance.

Remove paint from leather furniture, upholstery, shoes, and surfaces safely - step-by-step methods, testing, and aftercare.

Remove chewing gum from leather car seats, couches, and sofas without damage with prep, removal, drying, and protection tips.

Protect leather furniture from cats and pets; cover options, protectants, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance tips.

Softening and breaking in new leather boots: step-by-step methods, stretching, conditioning, heat, wear-in plan, and care tips.

DIY repair and restoration of cracks, tears, stains; color match, cleaning, conditioning, protection for leather car seats.

Stubborn stains on leather boots and other surfaces: removal steps for leather care, leather goods, and maintenance.