How to restore a leather belt?

Let's look at ways to restore a leather belt if its structure has become “stiff.” The main folk methods and store remedies designed to eliminate this problem.

Causes of belt sagging and twisting

Quite often a situation arises when, even after wearing the belt for a short time, its edge begins to “wiggle”, stretch and twist. This happens for a number of reasons:

• a change in technology, during which the skin is cut across the collagen fibers;
• using leather not from the “back” part of the skin, but from the sides or belly;
• a special technological process for welding collagen fibers, which reduces the cost of production;
• poor quality material.

To avoid such problems with the belt, you should choose products from a trusted manufacturer. Prices for such a belt will be in the “above average” category. But this will make it possible to use it for a long period of time without losing its appearance.

What can you do with a belt that has become stiff?

Leather products tend to harden and become deformed over time. The defect can be eliminated by using:

• Castor oil;
• glycerol;
• petrolatum;
• Coconut oil;
• linseed oil.

The scheme for using castor oil consists of the following steps:

1. Apply it to the surface of the belt using a cloth or clean toothbrush.
2. Rub into skin with light circular movements. After the belt darkens, leave it alone for a while (for impregnation).
3. When the surface dries and stops being shiny, repeat the procedure again. At this stage, rub and knead the leather belt more intensively.

Important! Castor oil is suitable for dark skin. It can eliminate the resulting rigidity and restore elasticity to the structure of the product.

If the belt is light, it is better to use wax. Pure wax is quite difficult to rub into the skin. To make this process easier, you can mix it with Vaseline in a 1:1 ratio. Rubbing is carried out in several stages, between which take short breaks to absorb the composition.

If the above funds are not at hand, you can take regular baby cream or any other cream with natural ingredients. It is rubbed into the skin in “several approaches”, and after each it is necessary to rest the product to absorb and distribute all the ingredients.

More folk methods for eliminating stiffness

Effective use linseed oil. Apply a small amount to the surface of the belt on both sides and rub into the skin with gentle circular movements. Then leave until completely absorbed.

You can use the product that your grandmothers used - melted internal fat. If you rub it into rough skin, you can not only return a “second life” to the product, but also extend its service life. After the fat is absorbed, you can apply baby cream with a moisturizing effect to the entire surface. Let it soak in and dry, then remove the residue with a paper towel.

Professional products

The modern chemical industry offers a wide range of special skin care products, including those for softening and maintaining elasticity. The assortment is presented:

• lotions;
• air conditioners.

The composition of these products should include natural fats and waxes, which will preserve the structure and shape of the product for a long period of time. For example:

Important! When buying such a composition, you must try to avoid paraffin and silicone. Despite the fact that initially such ingredients give flexibility and elasticity to the product, their further use destroys the structure of the skin, leading to irreversible processes.