How to Care for Your Leather Goods

Discover essential leather care advice for all your Rogues & Royals products. From cleaning to conditioning, learn how to maintain your leather accessories and ensure long-lasting durability.

Our Core Leather Care Recommendations

• Use Leather Balm Regularly: To keep your leather goods in top condition, apply our specially formulated leather balm every few months. This helps maintain their flexibility and sheen.

• Avoid Water Damage: Always let your leather products dry naturally if they get wet, and condition them afterward.

• Handle with Care: With love and care, your leather goods will last for many years, becoming more beautiful with age.

Why Leather Needs Care

Leather is a natural, beautiful material that improves with time. At Rogues & Royals, all our leather products, including belts, collars, leashes, and more, are crafted from high-quality, durable leather that softens and develops a unique patina with age. Proper care is key to keeping your leather accessories in excellent condition, ensuring they last for years to come. It is also a strong and versatile material, but like all natural products, it requires some maintenance to preserve its beauty and durability. Over time, leather items will naturally develop subtle markings and color variations. Whether it’s from the oils on your skin or the wear of daily use, leather will develop a unique patina that adds character.

Leather Care Tips

1. Regular Cleaning
   To maintain the leather’s natural sheen, clean your leather products if they get dirty (particularly collars) to remove dirt and grime. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe the surface. Avoid harsh chemicals, as they can strip leather of its natural oils and lead to dryness. For tougher stains, use a mild soap made for leather care and follow up with conditioning.
   

2. Conditioning with Leather Balm
   Leather can lose some of its flexibility over time if not properly conditioned. To keep your leather accessories soft and supple, apply a high-quality leather balm or conditioner every few months. This will help prevent cracking and ensure durability, even with regular use.
   

3. Drying After Getting Wet
   Leather doesn’t handle excess moisture well. If your leather product gets wet, avoid drying it with heat sources like blow dryers or radiators, as this can cause it to become brittle. Let it air dry naturally at room temperature, and once it’s dry, apply a leather conditioner to restore any lost moisture and maintain its softness.
   

4. Avoid Saturation
   Prolonged exposure to water can weaken leather, causing it to become brittle. For items exposed to water regularly, such as belts, collars, or leashes used during rain or swimming, consider regularly applying a beeswax and mineral oil leather conditioner.
   

5. Storage and Protection
   Store your leather items in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Prolonged sun exposure can cause the leather to fade and dry out. If your leather accessories are not in use for an extended period, store them in a dust bag or box to protect them from environmental factors.
   
   

What to Expect Over Time

As with any natural material, your leather items will experience some wear and tear over time. Scuff marks, minor scratches, and color fading are all part of the leather’s natural aging process. These changes are normal and add unique character to your leather goods. How quickly these changes occur depends on factors such as usage, environment, and care.