Fiebing’s signature product. Used all over the world on fine saddlery, boots, shoes and other smooth leather articles. Cleans leather and lubricates the fibers to prevent brittleness, all the while maintaining suppleness and strength.
Fiebing’s Saddle Soap is a popular leather cleaner and conditioner that’s been used by leather enthusiasts for generations. Here’s a general guide on how to use it effectively:
1. **Prepare the Leather**: Start by brushing off any loose dirt or debris from the surface of the leather using a soft-bristled brush. This helps prevent scratching the leather when you apply the saddle soap.
2. **Dampen Your Applicator**: Moisten a clean sponge, soft bristle brush or cloth with water. You want it to be damp, but not dripping wet.
3. **Apply Saddle Soap**: Rub the dampened applicator onto the surface of the Fiebing’s Saddle Soap to create a lather. Then, apply the lather to the leather in a circular motion, working in small sections at a time.
4. **Clean the Leather**: Gently work the lather into the leather, focusing on areas with stains, dirt, or grime. Use a bit of pressure if necessary, but avoid scrubbing too vigorously, especially on delicate or unfinished leather.
5. **Wipe Off Excess**: After cleaning a section, use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off any excess saddle soap residue. This helps remove dirt and soap from the leather’s pores.
6. **Repeat as Needed**: Continue applying the saddle soap to the leather, working in small sections until you’ve cleaned the entire surface. If the leather is particularly dirty, you may need to repeat the process.
7. **Dry and Condition**: Allow the leather to air dry completely before applying any leather conditioner or protective products like Fiebing’s Mink Oil Paste or Fiebing’s Prime Neatsfoot Oil Compound.
8. **Buff and Polish**: After conditioning, you can buff the leather with a clean, dry soft bristle brush or soft cloth to restore its shine and luster. For Boots and shoes, consider Fiebing’s Boot Cream or Kelly’s Shoe Cream to help restore color and finish.
9. **Store Properly**: Store your Fiebing’s Saddle Soap in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its quality and effectiveness.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to test the saddle soap on a small, inconspicuous area of the leather first to ensure compatibility and desired results.
- Traditionally the yellow paste was for use on saddles and tack, the white paste for use on shoes and boots. That said, it was more for the consumer peace of mind as no color is imparted on the leather from the yellow paste. Think of bar soap you use on your hands, sometimes it is white, other times yellow. Neither will transfer color and both will clean and condition just the same.
