Okay I’ve read too many tack conflicting tack-cleaning threads and I’ve confused myself. I have a new-to-me Antares buffalo skin saddle and here’s what I currently do: I have the Antares glycerin soap and conditioner and use both every two weeks. I live in a damp climate so I never use oil. I wipe the saddle down with a damp microfiber after every ride. Store covered on a saddle rack between rides.
My questions are (1) does buffalo skin just soak up dust or something?? I feel like I need gallons of water and to scrub for 30 mins after every ride just to get it all off. Any suggestions for that? (2) I’ve read that glycerin-based soaps are a humectant and should therefore be used as a last step. Is that true? Any risks using glycerin soaps as a final step? If they should be used last, is there a type of soap that should be used first or is water the first step? (3) what are signs that buffalo is over-conditioned? What should I do if it is over-conditioned?
Sorry for sounding like a worried new mom haha but dammit this thing cost a pretty penny and needs to last. Thanks!!
