As a leather repair professional at LeatherHelp.com, I see a lot of leather goods in my travels. From everyday classic leather furniture, to cherished vintage bags, I’ve developed a keen eye for quality craftsmanship and material integrity. Recently, I had the opportunity to examine the Happy Patina Leather Writing Kit Cover, and I was genuinely...
Before Repair After Repair I just wanted to tell you how impressed and appreciative I am with the beautiful repair job you did on our leather furniture. It looks like new! I never thought it would have been possible for you to do such an excellent and complete job. You are very talented indeed! AND...
Shopping to get the perfect leather bag for that someone special (maybe you) this holiday season? Saddleback Leather sells the best. As a 25yr leather pro who has spent a bunch of time testing and researching Saddleback’s leather finishes, I’m happy to share my knowledge so you (or a loved one) gets the best bag,...
Saddleback Stain Solutions: Paint Splatters Saddleback Leather Finishes Quick Clean Score for Paint Splatters (1=uncleanable to 10=easily cleaned) Chestnut- 10, Tobacco- 9, Cobalt Black- 10, Dark Coffee- 9 Key Takeaway: Drops or splatters of paint seem like a disaster but can be safely removed from the surface of your leather bag. Once you know how,...
Saddleback Stain Solutions: Moldy Leather Saddleback Leather Finishes Quick Clean Score for Moldy Leather (1=uncleanable to 10=easily cleaned) Chestnut- 8, Tobacco- 7, Cobalt Black- 7, Dark Coffee- 7 Key Takeaway: If you leather remains in a damp, dark place for a long time, it can get moldy. Better storage will prevent this problem. But...
Saddleback Stain Solutions: Mud on your Leather Saddleback Leather Finishes Quick Clean Score for Muddy Leather (1=uncleanable to 10=easily cleaned) Chestnut- 9, Tobacco- 6, Cobalt Black- 10, Dark Coffee- 9 Key Takeaway: Mud stained or splashed leather bags can be cleaned quite easily. In most cases, a damp cloth will do the trick. Just be...
Saddleback Stain Solutions: Ink Marks Saddleback Leather Finishes Quick Clean Score for Ink Marks (1=uncleanable to 10= easily cleaned) Chestnut- 6, Tobacco- 4, Cobalt Black- 9, Dark Coffee- 8 Key Takeaway: Ink marks must be removed as soon as you discover them. As they dry and set deep into the fibers of your leather, they...
Saddleback Stain Solutions: Rain Soaked Leather Saddleback Leather Finishes Quick Clean Score for Rain Soaked Leather (1=uncleanable to 10= easily cleaned) Chestnut- 10, Tobacco- 9, Cobalt Black- 10, Dark Coffee- 10 Key Takeaway: Don’t be too worried. Leather has a significant natural moisture content. Rain is not fatal to your bag. You’ll just neeed...
To Office managers, facilities managers or janitorial services managers: “Hello, I’m Chris the owner of NLS Leather Services. I’ve been helping businesses like yours in the N. Va, DC and Md area save money and keep their office leather looking great for over 15 years. This help has included 100s of repairs and...
The first step to taking great care of your leather is knowing what kind of leather you own. Vinyl, finished, aniline, pull-Up and more. Each kind must be treated differently so you need to know which you own! This video will walk you through the kind of leather and includes simple tests to decide...
