1. Dry before you Apply. Ensure that your leather has been wiped dry before applying any leather conditioners. Although water won’t damage your leather, (Leathers are dyed in water and naturally repel it) conditioners work best on dry leather. Massaging the product into the leather is easy, because top of the line restoratives like Prima Leather Conditioner contain a medley of natural oils. These oils expedite the process by smoothing the transition of conditioner to leather by allowing deeper saturation.

2. Wipe and Wait. There is no way to over-saturate leather, because there is a natural limit to how much product it can absorb. If you have applied too much, the excess leather conditioner will sit on the surface of the leather long after the rest has been absorbed. With a damp towel, be sure to wipe away this additional conditioner, or re-apply it to another un-touched area. When all is well, let your conditioner sit for 15 to 20 minutes without disturbing it.

3. Testing, 1-2-3. One must be careful in choosing the proper products. If you are unsure about a product, test it first in an inconspicuous place. If the product is adverse to the leather strip in any way, can it and ban it. Although most of these products work with surprising effectiveness, one can never be too sure until you try it.

4. Avoid Sunburns. Like human skin, leather can be easily damaged by the powerful UV rays of the sun. Those most commonly affected vehicles are convertibles with leather interiors or those who drive under intense temperatures. When alternated with your conditioner it will provide excellent protection from the sun and keep your leather enviously decadent.

5. Save Time. Leather care pros worldwide agree that leather requires both cleaning and conditioning to maintain it’s healthy appearance, and many 1-step products achieve both of these goals while saving you time and money. While some may be skeptical of these ‘all-in-one’ products that have been gaining popularity lately, technological breakthroughs have made it possible to deliver quality results in half the time.

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