Enforcer wrote:
If the strap was purchased to look as close to "mint" as possible I can see your desire to give it new life. Post pictures before and after once you get it cleaned up! I'm interested to see the transformation!
Hi Enforcer,
They were a gift from a friend, but I do want them to look as "mint" as possible. I gave the strap the preliminary cleaning (with a damp cloth) that aleister described. Now I must decide on a cleaning treatment. I have allen edmonds shoe conditioner cream (
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/shoe- ... SF570.html), so I may use that for my endeavor to clean the strap.
I've also read great things about Leather Nova. They sell three great items: (1) a leather cleaner (
http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Cleaner-H ... JCZ8745PFN), (2) a leather conditioner (
http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Condition ... SSMA1V5J6G), and (3) a combination cleaner and conditioner (
http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Condition ... er+cleaner). I've seen great reviews from purchasers of both the cleaner and the conditioner. I've also read great reviews of the combo product, which I would rather buy than spend twice as much on the separate items.
I'm hoping those with more experience or knowledge about these products and/or leather care in general, will be kind enough to chime in with their opinions as to which product(s) I should use. I appreciate any help and apologize if my detailed account comes off as prolix!