How to Clean Cibola Leather

Cleaning and Conditioning

• 1

  Wipe surface debris -- such as dust, hair and dirt -- off the leather with a dry, lint-free cloth. Alternatively, use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum to remove the debris from the Cibola leather.

• 2

  Fill a container with 1 part distilled white vinegar and 2 parts neat foot oil. Alternatively, substitute neat foot oil with food-grade linseed oil.

• 3

  Dampen a lint-free cloth in the mixture and gently rub the leather. Begin at the top of the leather and rub in a circular motion while working downward.

• 4

  Allow the mixture to dry on the Cibola leather for several hours, but preferably overnight. After the allotted time has passed, buff the leather with a clean, lint-free cloth.

Remove Scratches

• 5

  Dampen a soft leather cloth -- called a chamois -- with distilled water. Rub the scratches gently with the damp cloth for several passes. Continue with the remaining steps if the scratches are still present.

• 6

  Add three to four drops of olive oil onto a clean, lint-free cloth. Rub the scratches in a circular motion with the damp cloth. Add more olive oil when the cloth becomes dry, and continue rubbing until you have removed the scratches.

• 7

  Dampen a lint-free cloth with cool water and wipe the olive oil off the leather. Clean and condition the Cibola leather as previously recommended.