I was given an old horse harness with brass bells attached, the kind you put on horses that pull sleighs. How can I clean the bells and renew or recondition the leather? I'd love to clean it up and use it for some sort of decoration.
By Louise from Harrisburg, PA
By Lizzyanny03/31/2010You got some great advice here, however do not soak your leather in oil. I am a retired Pony Club Mom and oil will rot the stitching on your harness. We always used a glycerin bar with a damp rag for cleaning. Oil will also darken leather and make it stretch when it shouldn't. Glycerin or the products mentioned here should give you a good result. Clean the brass with brass cleaner, or just soap and water and enjoy the patina. If you have a local tack shop they should be able to help you with ideas and product. Good luck!
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Reconditioning an Old Leather Horse Harness