{"id":3563,"date":"2018-10-01T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T18:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vagarantraveler.com\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2018-10-01T14:36:15","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T18:36:15","slug":"how-often-should-you-condition-leather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vagarantraveler.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-condition-leather\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Condition Your Leather?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"leather\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 While tough as nails, just like\u00a0human\u00a0skin, leather needs proper care, regular cleaning and conditioning to help keep the fibers flexible and strong and prevent it from staining, drying out and ripping.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 There are various factors to be considered when deciding\u00a0the best way to protect\u00a0your leather product. These include the type of leather it is, how and how often you use it,\u00a0 as well as\u00a0the weather\u00a0conditions around it. In addition,\u00a0older leather can become thin, hard and brittle, therefore\u00a0need to be conditioned and waterproofed\u00a0more often.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The high quality oil-tanned full grain leather used on our bags is the most durable\u00a0form of leather and can withstand the elements and last you a lifetime if taken care of properly.\u00a0 Some general guidelines do apply when it comes to care for your leather in different weather conditions:<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 If you live in\u00a0dry, arid climates like the winter in Nevada, Arizona or Minnesota, the harsh\u00a0environments can\u00a0leach away\u00a0the oils and waxes that naturally protect your leather, leaving it susceptible to cracking and damages.\u00a0 You\u00a0will need to apply a\u00a0professional leather conditioner<\/a>\u00a0at least every 4-6 months.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In wet climates like Seattle or during the rainy winters in San Francisco, you will want to\u00a0protect your leather\u00a0from moist environments by\u00a0using a spray protectant or applying a beeswax cream designed specifically for leather every 3-4 months.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 For people living in hot, humid climates like in Florida or South Asia, mold and mildew growth is the biggest concern.\u00a0It is a good idea to\u00a0air your bag once every two weeks to halt the growth of mold. You will also want to clean the leather with\u00a0a leather cleaner and conditioner<\/a>\u00a0every 4-6 months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 While tough as nails, just like\u00a0human\u00a0skin, leather needs proper care, regular cleaning and conditioning to help keep the fibers flexible and strong and prevent it from staining, drying out and ripping. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 There are various factors to be considered when deciding\u00a0the best way to protect\u00a0your leather product. 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