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Guide maintenance leathers.
Leather is a noble material that requires care. Its longevity will depend on its maintenance and the specific care you give it.
Time patina and embellishes leather provided you take care of it and protect it from direct sunlight, heat or water.
Our leather care guide gives you the keys to long-lasting care for your saddle and leather accessories.
Leather care: the saddle
The guide to good maintenance your saddle.
Step 1: The cleaning.
The soap
First of all, it is important to clean your saddle properly. Remove all dust and sand with a soft brush or a clean cloth. Then, take your Arion glycerin soap (or other brand) and your glove or sponge.
Put the product directly on the glove/sponge and make circular motions on your saddle. It will clean and remove dirt while nourishing the leather. This step is very important to prevent stains from penetrating the leather.
You can also take advantage of your saddle cleaning to check all the parts of your saddle (safety first).
Step 2: nourish the leather.
The fat
Once your saddle has been cleaned, you can feed it with our Arion grease. Put on your Arion sheepskin glove and take the grease directly from the jar and apply it to your entire saddle. Use circular motions. The soap cleans, the grease nourishes.
Be careful not to grease your saddle if it got wet (after a rain shower or a ride in the sea). Let it dry naturally before cleaning and greasing it!
How do I care for my leathers?
We answer all your all your questions.
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My saddle is new, how should I maintain it?
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The maintenance protocol for a new saddle:
Upon receipt of your saddle, grease it generously all over (use at least 1/8 of the grease pot).
Let the saddle rest for at least 30mn to let the grease penetrate the leather. Then, use the sheep glove with the liquid soap (no water added) and clean the saddle to remove the excess grease.
In daily maintenance you can clean your saddle every day with glycerine soap, grease the saddle once every 1 to 2 months depending on the state of dryness.
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It rained and my saddle is wet. What should I do?
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First of all, let your saddle dry naturally (no radiator or fireplace). Once dry, pass the glove and glycerine soap in a circular motion over the entire saddle. Then nourish it with grease because water dries the leather. Find all the material in our maintenance pack.
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There is mold on my saddle, what can I do?
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Leather gets moldy when it is not aired enough and when it is stored in a humid room.
To remove the mold from your saddle, clean it with Arion's glycerine soap by rubbing well. Let it dry for a good day.
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How often should I grease my saddle?
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Upon receipt of your new saddle and then once every 1 to 2 months depending on its state of dryness.
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How to use glycerine soap?
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Arion's glycerine soap is not to be used with water. Put it directly on your glove or sponge and rub your leather to clean it.
Be careful though, because some soaps require the addition of water.
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How do I take care of my equipment (bridle, girth etc.)?