How to Clean Leather

Step 4 Condition the leather

Once you have cleaned the entire article, let it dry completely.

Then apply a little oil to a rag and wipe it onto the leather in a small circular motion. If you are working on a belt of leash, drag the rag along the length of the item. Make sure you get the edges as well as the flat areas of leather. Do not apply too much oil. The leather should "drink up" the oil and any excess will be left on the surface. Wipe this off with a clean rag. Excess oil left on the article will attract dirt, the exact opposite of our intention!