[Regular maintenance] Oil maintenance to keep leather moist
Hello, this is Nakajima from HushTug.
It's gotten colder again this week.
Genuine leather also dries out during the dry seasons of autumn and winter.
This time, we will introduce you to an oil maintenance method that keeps the leather moisturized so that you can use HushTug products for a longer period of time in good condition.
Just like human skin, regular maintenance during the dry winter months will keep the surface of the leather from becoming dry and flaky, and keep it moisturized.
Even if you don't usually do much maintenance, it is easy to care for, so if you're interested, please give it a try.
The videos clearly explain how to use brushes and apply oil, etc.
Please take a look at this and try it out when performing maintenance!
1. Before cleaning
Before you begin, here is a quick rundown of the tools you will need to prepare.
Make sure you have all the necessary tools ready before you try it!
<Things to prepare> 
Mink oil maintenance is mainly aimed at replenishing moisture and oil.
At HushTug we recommend mink oil, but any leather maintenance cream will do!
- Horsehair brush: Use this to remove dirt from areas where dust and dirt tend to accumulate, such as where leather overlaps or at the bottom of a bag.
・Cloth (for dry wiping)
This is the cloth used for finishing.
This cloth is used to wipe off excess oil that comes out when applying oil.
As long as the material is cotton, you can use an old T-shirt as a substitute.
2. Care instructions/procedures
Once we have all the necessary items ready, we'll get to work.
There are four steps in the care process, so we will introduce them in order.
Step 1: Brushing
Use a horsehair brush to brush the entire bag to remove any dust or dirt.
<Points>
The bottom of the bag and areas where the leather overlaps are particularly prone to collecting dirt and debris, so be sure to brush these areas thoroughly!
Step 2: Apply oil
After removing any dirt from the bag, the next step is to apply oil.
Take an amount of oil (about the size of a coffee bean) onto your finger and spread it thinly.
<Points>
At HushTug, we recommend using your bare hands when applying the oil.
This is to prevent over-application and also because the body heat of your hands will melt the oil, making it easier for it to penetrate the leather.
Of course, if you don't like applying it with your bare hands, you can use a cloth!
Step 3: Let the oil soak in
After applying oil to the entire bag, leave it in a well-ventilated place for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the oil to soak in.
We recommend hanging the bag as the bottom is also oiled.
Step 4: Finish by wiping dry
Finally, wipe off any excess oil.
If you use it without wiping it off, it may get on your clothes or cause stains, so be sure to wipe it off!
lastly
This time we introduced you to leather oil maintenance.
This is easy to do even if you don't usually do maintenance, so when you have time, replenish the leather's oils and protect it from drying out!
This care method is also a basic leather oil maintenance method.
This information can also be used for other leather products, so why not take this opportunity to try out some oil maintenance?
Thank you for reading to the end today.
HushTug Nakajima