Whether its leather shoes, clothing or furniture, leather needs moisture to prevent dry-rot, peeling and cracking. Leather was once the hide of a living animal kept supple by natural oils. The tanning process transforms the hide into a usable product that no longer has this natural protection. Gently rubbing a moisturizer into leather keeps it in tip-top condition. Although leather moisturizers are available in stores, save yourself some money by making your own.
Pour ½ cup of boiled linseed oil into a clean 12-ounce squeeze bottle. Add ¾ cups of distilled white vinegar to the squeeze bottle.
Add three to four drops of orange oil to the squeeze bottle. Like linseed oil, orange oil is also a leather protectant. It will also give the leather moisturizer a pleasant aroma.
Give the squeeze bottle a shake to distribute the ingredients evenly.