[Ohen Cepel]

Just took several holsters out of storage that were there for 2 years.
Some have a white film on them. All still look good, just dry.

What are some good leather cleaning products for holsters?

Thanks

[TheEgg]

Most over-the-counter leather conditioners should not be used on a holster -- they can soften the leather and destroy the function of the holster.

As far as cleaner goes, I have no idea -- all I have ever done is just wipe them off -- guess I never got them that dirty. Maybe someone has an idea about a cleaner that will work. I use Eagle products leather cleaner for other leathers but have never tried it on a holster.

Here -- this says it better than I could -- found it on the Galco website.

DO

Regularly clean your leather product with Galco Leather Lotion or use a hard bar glycerin soap. Work soap and a small amount of water into a lather and apply to the surface of the leather, rub in and wipe off with a soft cloth (do not submerge or saturate the leather in water). Galco Leather Lotion will replace the natural oils of the leather. Do not use pure oils such as Neats Foot oil as they will saturate and soften the leather too much.

Holsters that come in contact with body perspiration on a regular basis may need to be treated as outlined above as often as once a month, to slow down the natural breakdown of the leather fibers.

Dry the leather naturally – do not use heat.

DON’T

Do not submerge or saturate your leather product in water or any other liquid. Do not dry your leather product with heat from a hair dryer, oven, radiator, direct sunlight, etc.

Do not use pure oils such as Neats Foot oil as they will saturate and soften the leather too much.

Do not leave your leather product on the dashboard of your car in summer, etc.

The above care and maintenance instructions cannot substitute for your good common sense. Following our recommended care and maintenance tips, along with common sense, will allow you to get the maximum service life from your Galco leather products.

[JohnBT]

www.lexol.com/index.html

I used the cleaner followed by the conditioner on an old Case XX sheath that was white with crud from riding around in my tackle bag for a decade or two(or more.)

It does a good job on my car seats, too.

Galco used to recommend it the last time I looked.

John

[Waitone]

Get some leather soap (AKA saddle soap). It is specifically formulated to not dry out leather but yet get it clean. Spend time detailing your holsters. Follow up with a good leather conditioner, not silicone. You don't want a leather softener for obvious reasons.

Depending on the age of your holsters you might see some of the dye come out. Fret not if you use saddle soap.