Saddle soap

Saddle soap is a preparatory compound containing mild soap and softening ingredients such as neatsfoot oil, glycerin, and lanolin. It is used for cleaning, conditioning and softening leather, particularly the leather of saddles and other horse tack, hence its name.

Using saddle soap
Dip a damp sponge in the saddle soap and work up a lather. Apply the lather to the leather in small circles covering all surfaces. Remove any build up with a damp cloth as left over soap can damage the leather. Wipe the leather dry and then treat with a leather conditioner.