The best way to clean, moisturise and condition leather to keep it looking its best

In this video, Matt from the long-established Tanner Bates Leather Workshop in Dartington shares expert tips on how to care for leather. He demonstrates the best way to clean, moisturise and condition leather to keep it looking its best. Using Gilboy's Beeswax Leather Balsam, Matt shows how to nourish, protect and preserve leather, ensuring it stays soft, supple and durable for generations. Whether you're caring for leather bags, belts, furniture or shoes, this guide will help you maintain and prolong the life of your cherished leather items. Simon Gilboy established his restoration business early in 1994. Completing a 4 year traditional apprenticeship in French Polishing at the highly respected, Dartington owned, Staverton Joinery. Today Gilboys produce the finest natural wood and leather polishes in their new Dartington based workshop. https://gilboys.co.uk Buy the leather balsam here..https://shorturl.at/pfWSh Video Index 01:07 Matt explains the metalwork repairs carried out on the leather bag 03:35 How to apply a leather conditioner 03:39 Two important things to consider when applying a leather conditioner 05:48 Applying the leather conditioner 06:40 How long do I leave the wood conditioner on the leather 07:17 Do I need to condition the leather? 08:00 How often do I need to condition my leather? 09:00 A well made bag will last generations. 09:08 Hand stitching a leather watch strap 09:20 Will Lanolin based conditioners damage my leather? 09:50 Where do Tanner Bates source their leather? 10:40 Will leather balsam blend away light scratches and marks in the leather? 11:06 What types of leather do you not use a leather conditioner on? 13:30 Use a soft cloth or brush to bring up a soft sheen to the leather. 15:19 Do I need to clean the leather before applying conditioner? 16:45 Will using conditioner lift the dye out of the leather? 17:20 Will rain damage my naturally dyed leather? 18:14 Why do you recommend using Gilboys leather conditioner?