Hello,

What product is best used to maintain high-quality leather on a sofa? I am asking because I bought some bee wax, but it's one hell of along chore to apply by hand everywhere.

What do you guys use to keep your leather in good condition all life long, thats also somewhat easy to apply?

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Muncie4 t1_jdwuzq2 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 7:51 PM

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Your question has no answer. Now before you think I'm an internet asshat, hear me out.

I could mention one of 500 products. We'll say Neatsfoot oil. You go buy some on my recommendation and you find that it turns your lovely light brown sofa into a dark brown mass that you hate. Now you hate me. Replace Neatsfoot oil with any of 500 products.
Easy. I have no idea what that means nor does anyone else. 500 products have 500 form factors and 500 application techniques, we have no idea what you consider to be easy.
Aesthetics. 500 products also have both shine and consistency variations. If I mention Product X and you use it, it will have a high shine which you hate and now you hate me. If I mention Product Y and you use it, it will have a slightly tacky surface finish which you will hate and now you hate me.

We made this amazing thing called the internet. It will list the 500 products. Pick one that suits your budget from a vendor with a great return policy. Test in an inconspicuous area. Mentally determine if the discoloration/shine/tack/ease of use meets your ideals, then sally forth or return and buy Product #2.

couldbeyouornot t1_jdwwdlp wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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Mohawk Leather Protector

it is a chore. making things last longer takes effort sometimes.

MavriKhakiss OP t1_jdxjooy wrote on March 27, 2023 at 10:36 PM

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Replying to Muncie4 (#2,399,017)

Agreed.

Throwing a question on Reddit is part of the investigative process on the internet. You’re reply s semi helpful in the regard, but I get your meaning.

BlarkinsYeah t1_jdy9vmz wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:50 AM

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Replying to MavriKhakiss (#2,402,536)

Don’t worry OP - this person trolls on the BIFL subreddit all the time. I don’t know why they’re still posting here…

MavriKhakiss OP t1_jdyal17 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:55 AM

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Replying to BlarkinsYeah (#2,406,648)

I’m just worried about him spending so much effort being useless. 🤷🏼‍♂️

psimian t1_jdzve4t wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:27 PM

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You're doing the right thing. Maintaining that much leather by hand is going to be one hell of a chore.

The tradeoff with leather protectants is that things that penetrates (oils) are easier to apply, last longer, and offer better protection. But, they almost always change the texture and color to some degree. Waxes are harder to apply and wear off over time, but don't change the color/texture. I think there may be some new synthetic compounds that try to give you the best of both worlds, but my experience using those on other materials (wood, stone, fabric, etc.) is that once you use them, the natural protectants will never work correctly again.