Discussion on Use of disposable gloves when cleaning leather tack
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Lilo
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Username: Lilo
Post Number: 301
Registered: 4-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 22, 2006 - 2:35 pm: |   |
Hi all,
I have a new saddle that needs to be oiled and conditioned. In order to get the oil in all the right places and not have to fuss with washing my hands several times, I used one of the thin disposable gloves. I put it on my hand, stuck the hand into an old sock, dipped the sock in the oil (slightly warmed, and in a shallow disposable container) and started oiling the saddle on all the rough-out surfaces. It allowed me to get my hand up into tight spots where the stirrup leather is attached (this is a western saddle).
What I liked is that I had a good feel, because the glove is so thin, and when I was done, my hand was easy to clean.
Lilo |
Corinne Meadows
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Username: Corinne
Post Number: 555
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 22, 2006 - 5:41 pm: | |
Lilo,
Great tips! Socks are so much easier to come by and much more economical than a $8.00 bag of tack sponges. Plus you can maintain your manicure with the glove underneath. Thanks!
Corinne |
Pam Sargent
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Username: Brock
Post Number: 40
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 22, 2006 - 6:13 pm: | |
What kind of oil did you use? |
Lilo
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Username: Lilo
Post Number: 302
Registered: 4-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 22, 2006 - 7:30 pm: | |
Hi, Corinne and Pam,
I used neatsfoot oil, slightly warmed in the microwave (one has to be careful with oil in a microwave!).
It was recommended not to use neatsfoot oil on the top surfaces of the saddle, because it tends to stain clothing for a long time. So, for the top surfaces I will use saddle soap and a good leather conditioner, that contains some beeswax. But, the glove idea will work for that too.
The manufacturer (Tucker Saddlery) especially warns against products containing alcohol or petroleum distillates, since they could be drying to the leather. They also don't recommend any products containing animal fats (mink oil, for instance).
Lilo |
