Leather is a material that boasts excellent longevity... provided it is properly maintained. To help you preserve your leather, we offer a varied range of leather care products.
Depending on your leather type and your needs, you can find the suitable leather care product here, whether it's a cream, oil, nourishing milk, or even a brush or accessory.
Don't forget to consult each product's description before purchase to ensure it is suitable for the type of leather you wish to maintain.
Our range of leather care products
Deco Cuir has gathered a variety of products to ensure optimal leather care, whatever the leather type. In addition, we have carefully selected essential brands on the market such as Saphir, Trimadel, Angelus, and Avel.
Soaps
Acting as a perfect leather cleaner, they allow for deep cleaning and open the pores of the material. This is a good way to remove impurities without drying out the material.
Milks and balms
Thanks to milks and balms, you will be able to nourish the leather, hydrate it regularly and effectively to prevent cracking and maintain its suppleness.
Creams and polishes
Light recoloring (to be combined or not with a leather dye), surface nourishment, creation of a protective film, or masking of scuffs – this is what the creams and polishes we offer allow you to achieve.
Oils
Our oils (neatsfoot, mink, paraffin) are ideal for intense softening of the material and deep rehydration. For this reason, we recommend them for thick saddlery leathers or for very dry items.
Waterproofers and fixatives
These leather care products create an invisible barrier against water, which is a crucial point, especially if you use the material extensively outdoors.
Stain removers and erasers
If your leather is stained, stain removers and erasers are the ideal solution for treating stubborn dirt or grease stains (especially for leathers with a velvet finish).
Brushes and accessories
Finally, dirt brushes, spreaders, or polishing brushes are used for dusting, maintaining suede leathers by straightening the nap, or ensuring a beautiful finish.
The importance of using a leather care product
Leather care is fundamental to ensuring its longevity. Indeed, as leather is a living material, it needs constant hydration. Furthermore, it must be protected from bad weather such as rain, snow, or humidity.
Throughout your leather's life, it is important to prevent it from drying out. Otherwise, you risk seeing cracks, fissures, or tears appear on the material.
Thus, the use of a leather care product is necessary both to remove stains, revive color, and maintain the patina.
The ideal care routine to adopt
For most leathers, care can take the following form:
Step 1 - dusting: start by using a soft brush to remove abrasive particles.
Step 2 - cleaning: apply a mild glycerin soap with a damp sponge or cloth, depending on your preference, to remove dirt.
Step 3 - drying: let the leather rest in the open air without any direct heat source.
Step 4 - nourishing: massage the leather with a suitable milk, cream, or balm. Use circular motions with a chamois cloth to help the treatment penetrate.
Step 5 - protection: optionally apply a polish, grease, or waterproofing spray.
Step 6 - finishing: finally, brush vigorously with a polishing brush or glove to warm the wax and make it shine.
Keep in mind that it is essential to adapt this routine to the type of leather to avoid damaging it and thus preserve its durability.
How to care for fragile and delicate leathers?
For fragile and delicate leathers, caution is advised. For suede leathers (nubuck, suede, velvet), do not use creams or grease. Opt for crepe erasers, brass brushes, and dry waterproofing sprays.
The delicate scales of some exotic leathers require the use of fluid products applied with a soft cloth. In addition, brushing should be very light so as not to damage the surface.
Finally, for patent leathers, the best solution is to opt for cleaning with a soft microfiber cloth and the use of specific cleaning milks.
Good practices to preserve leather longevity
One word perfectly summarizes the best way to preserve your leather: regularity. Indeed, we advise you to maintain it once or twice a month.
In parallel with this maintenance, you must also ensure that the leather is stored away from direct light and humidity. Generally, keep this material away from all heat sources such as radiators or fireplaces.
To maintain the shape of the leather, use shoe trees for shoes or padding for bags when storing.