Why is it important to know the what is the best leather care and protection for leather boots? Allow me to explain. You finally have those leather boots that you've been drooling over for years! But before you start dancing in your boots – you need to care for them. They likely took you a long time to obtain so they should remain in your possession and in good condition for an even longer time. How do you protect these precious commodities? It’s all about learning how to implement the best leather boot care.

Just like you took your time finding the perfect pair of leather boots, you should also take your time finding the right leather care products to protect them. You’ll need a good leather cleaner and conditioner to keep your boots healthy and looking new. You cannot perform one step without the other. They’re like Bert and Ernie – they must go together to provide the great results you’re looking for. Straight Cleaner and Leather Care Liniment provide the perfect solution!

So you’ve finally worn your boots out of the house. Maybe you’ve worn them several times. When you look down, you gasp – they’re dirty! Stay calm, there’s no reason to panic. You can get those boots clean in no time. To begin, it’s important to wipe away any of the excess dirt and debris with a slightly damp cloth. Next, take a clean cloth and a cleaner, like Chamberlain’s Straight Cleaner No. 2, and gently work the formula into your boots with slow, circular motions. Be careful not to rub too hard so that you don’t damage the leather and affect the finish or remove any dye. Breathe in deep as you watch the dirt slowly disappear. Once you have finished cleaning your leather boots, you need to take the final step – remember Bert and Ernie? Leather cleaners are great at getting all the gunk out of the leather pores, but they also strip the leather of it’s natural oils. It’s important to always follow up with a leather conditioner to replenish those natural oils. When you use Chamberlain’s Leather Care Liniment No. 1, apply the same technique as you did with the leather cleaner. Once you’ve applied the recipe, finish with a gentle buffing. Now sit back and relax as your boots are restored to their previous beautiful selves.

Boots were made for walking, right? This means they’re going to see the elements a lot closer than the rest of your clothing. Good leather boot care calls for the right boot protection. You can use a natural beeswax product, like our Chamberlain's Water Protectant No. 3, to give your leather boots that added layer of protection. This leather care product acts as both a conditioner and protectant to make your boots resistant to water and other harsh elements. Apply Water Protectant in thin, even layers using the same technique you used with the Leather Care Liniment.

Proper leather boot care involves a combination of the right leather cleaner, conditioner and protection to keep your leather boots looking their finest. Even if these steps initially seem a bit complicated, they’ll become second nature over time, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of your investment for decades to come.

Note: Chamberlain’s Leather Milk recipes work best on matte leather boot finishes rather than shiny finishes. If you desire to use Leather Care Liniment on a shiny leather boot finish, read our blog "How to Achieve a Tuxedo Quality Shoe Shine on Black Shoes"

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Stephanie Clarke
Chris Repp (www.leatherhelp.com)