We have a couple of recommendations for cleaning the leather and the silver on your saddle. Be consistent in keeping your saddle cleaned and conditioned and you can extend its useful life and legacy.
OUR RECOMMENDATION FOR LEATHER CLEANING AND CONDITIONING
Use specific leather care products made for cleaning and conditioning leather and follow the instructions – use regularly to keep leather soft and supple. We like liquid, glycerin-based saddle soap to remove mud, grime, mold, and mildew such as Doc Tucker’s Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Follow with a leather conditioner.
WHEN CLEANING YOUR LEATHER, DO NOT:
- Use cleaning products unless specifically designed for leather.
- Use baby wipes, olive or mink oil, turpentine, mineral spirits, waxes, silicones, solvents, or bleach.
CLEANING THE SILVER ON YOUR SADDLE
Most Circle Y hardware is sterling silver electroplated and has a protective finish to prevent tarnishing-clean with a damp cloth only. Abrasive or chemical cleaners should not be used because they could result in removal of the protective finish.
With normal use, saddle silver will be subject to scratches which may lead to tarnishing. Use a soft cloth to buff away any tarnish.
