In the arsenal of horse breeders, there is always a special tool for the care of ammunition - saddle soap, which serves to cleanse and protect leather products from drying out and cracking. However, its scope is not limited to this.
What are modern saddle soap manufacturers made of? How to use it and can it be made at home?
Product from VEDA
Saddle soap "Centaur" is produced by the Russian manufacturer "Veda", known in the market of pet products since 1997.
The product comes in a 250 ml plastic bottle. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the product is used to effectively care for saddles and harness, removing earth, animal sweat, vegetable fats, mineral oils and other types of dirt. Saddle soap "Centaur" can also be used to clean any leather and other materials:
- leatherette;
- cotton and synthetic fabrics;
- plastic surfaces.
Please note: for processing suede andnubuck this product is not suitable!
Thanks to a specially developed composition, Centaur saddle soap is safe for animal skin and is successfully used for washing hands, processing utility and domestic premises.
Product composition
The product from the manufacturer of pet products is made on the basis of purified water, which is used for the production of medicines. The composition of the saddle soap "Centaur" also includes the following components:
- Sodium laureth sulfate (sodium lauryl sulfate) is a surfactant with high cleaning properties, which is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine - surfactant, foaming agent, emulsifier, thickener.
- Glycerin - polyhydric alcohol, emulsifier, moisturizing agent.
- DEA (diethanolamide) coconut oil - surfactant with pronounced cleansing and softening properties.
- Sodium lactate is a humectant.
- Propionate, acetate and sodium citrate are preservatives.
- Perfume.
A very effective and gentle composition of saddle soap, developed using components permitted in the Russian Federation, many of which are also used in food production.
How to use
To clean the surface of the product from dirt, you need to take a sponge moistened with water, apply a littlesoap and beat until foam is formed. Then the composition is rubbed in a circular motion, after which the surface is wiped with a dry sponge or soft cloth.
For more effective skin treatment, the manufacturer recommends using a special wax-conditioner "Centaur". The carnauba wax and castor oil included in the composition additionally nourish and soften the skin, protect it from drying out, and add shine to the product. Especially recommended for old and worn leather items.
According to the manufacturer, the regular use of saddle soap and wax significantly extend the life of leather products of any manufacture.
According to customer reviews, Centaur soap takes excellent care of the skin, smells good, does not leave sticky marks and streaks. In online stores, the cost of the product starts from 80 rubles.
Now it's worth considering similar products from other manufacturers.
Saphir Products
Saphir Etalon Noir saddle soap is a product of one of the best footwear cosmetics manufacturers - the French company Avel.
The product is available in 100 ml cans and is intended for the care of smooth leather products. The product contains glycerin, resinous components, preservatives.
Saphir saddle soap comes with a special foam sponge, although a soft cloth can be used for processing, but in any case, before use, it must be moistened with water to form foam.
Surfaceleather products are cleaned with gentle circular motions, and then dried with a clean, dry cloth.
Feedback on the use of the product is positive. Soap is well suited for cleaning not only shoes, but also bags, as well as leather furniture. The cost of the product from different suppliers ranges from 500 to 600 rubles.
Fiebing Products
Fiebing's SADDLE SOAP is a caring shoe cosmetics from the American manufacturer Fiebing.
The release form of the product is a 100 g tin. Soap can be selected in yellow, white and black.
The tool is suitable for processing smooth leather products: bags, belts, shoes, watch straps. Apply to a damp sponge or cloth, lather and rub in easily. The surface can then be polished with Fiebing's Aussie Leather Conditioner with Beeswax.
Fiebing saddle soap costs about 500 rubles. A can of wax (400 g) - about 1200 rubles
If you wish, it is easy to cook saddle soap with your own hands. This is especially important for those who require large amounts of skincare.
Popular recipes
We offer you 2 recipes for making saddle soap at home.
In the first case you will need:
- 400g water;
- 40 g potash (crystallized substance, potassium carbonate);
- 250g beeswax;
- 80 g of bar soap (the purest, no additives);
- 600 g of turpentine.
Potash is dissolved inwater, and melt beeswax in another container. Now the resulting mixture must be combined and boiled for 5 minutes. Grate the heart soap and add to the resulting mass, stir until the soap is completely dissolved and immediately remove from heat.
Then, turpentine is poured into the container in small portions, stirring constantly. Saddle soap is ready.
The second recipe calls for the following ingredients:
- 120g water;
- 20 g of sound soap;
- 20g glycerin;
- sodium s alt - methyl orange dye.
Soap should be diluted in warm water, gradually bringing to a boil. Add glycerin and dye, remove from heat.
Unlike factory analogues, which form good foam on a sponge, homemade soap products are applied to a pre-moistened skin surface. After 30 minutes, the product should be wiped with a woolen cloth.
As practice shows, regular use of saddle soap effectively cleans leather items from dirt and s alt, protects against cracking and drying, restores their original qualities and attractive appearance.
