Hi Reddit! I'm Evan, Leather Honey's leather care expert and a top 1% commenter on r/Leather. I'm really excited to be here!
I work almost daily on restoring leather and creating video tutorials, using real, worn pieces like bags, jackets, furniture, shoes, boots and accessories. I love helping people keep their leather going for years instead of replacing it, and I also love explaining the truth about faux leather and why it tends to wear out so much faster.
Photo proof: https://imgur.com/a/HQXzfIz
I'm posting from u/leatherhoneyllc.
Since the seasons are changing, I thought this would be a great time to talk about two big seasonal leather jobs:
- Putting away your summer leather: sandals, light bags and anything you won't wear for months. How to clean it, whether to condition it, and how to store it so it doesn't dry out, get musty or grow mold.
- Bringing out your fall and winter leather: boots, jackets, gloves and belts. How to check them after storage, refresh them, and prepare them for rain, snow, salt and cold, dry indoor air.
- Bonus: How to prevent MOLD and MILDEW, and how to tackle it if it's already there.
I'm happy to take ANY leather question, though, including cleaning, conditioning, stains, scuffs, suede and nubuck, shoes, furniture, car seats, how to tell genuine leather from faux, and the "should I even use this product?" questions. I love leather, but I don't know everything, and if I'm not sure, I'll tell you. Leather is complicated and every piece is a little different, but I'll do my best!
Full disclosure: I work with Leather Honey, but I'll give honest, useful answers that aren't just about products. If a product isn't the right fix, I'll say so. I always suggest doing your own research before buying products or tools for your project.
Drop your questions below now. I'll be answering live starting at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on Tuesday, 10/20, and I'll keep going for 2 hours. Ask me anything!
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