What to clean a leather belt with?
A leather watch strap is a beautiful and elegant accessory for many watches. To ensure your leather straps look great and last a long time, it's important to clean them properly. Cleaning a leather watch strap is not complicated, but it requires a few basic steps. Here's a guide on how to clean a leather watch strap:
1. Preparation
First, gather a clean cloth or soft brush, several tissues, a soft cloth or sponge, water, and mild soap for sensitive skin or a special cleaner for leather straps.
2. Removing the Strap from the Watch
If possible, remove the strap from the watch. This will make cleaning easier and prevent contact with water and cleaning agents on the watch itself.
3. Removing Dirt
If the strap is heavily soiled, before cleaning, it's necessary to remove any large dirt particles. You can do this with a gentle brush or sponge. Avoid excessive rubbing to prevent damage to the surface.
4. Cleaning
Dip a soft cloth or sponge into water with mild soap or a special cleaner for leather straps. Thoroughly wipe the strap, avoiding soaking the entire strap, especially if it is soft for some reason. Make sure the strap is not too wet.
5. Removing Soap Foam
After thoroughly wiping the strap with a cloth or sponge soaked in soap, use another cloth or sponge soaked only in water to remove the soap foam. Repeat this step until the strap is completely clean and the soap is removed.
6. Thorough Drying
After cleaning, it is important to let the strap dry completely. Do not dry it in direct sunlight or excessive heat, which could damage the leather. Let it hang freely or lay it flat on a surface with good airflow.
7. Conditioning the Strap
Once the strap is completely dry, you can condition it with a suitable leather care product, such as high-quality leather oil or cream. This step helps keep the leather hydrated and protects it from drying out and cracking.
8. Reassembling on the Watch
When the strap is completely dry and conditioned, you can reassemble it on the watch and enjoy its cleanliness and shine.
Remember that each leather strap may be different, so it's a good idea to first test cleaning on a small and less visible area of the strap. If in doubt, consult with a watch expert or leather care specialist.
You can view our entire selection of the most popular watches below.


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide Tungsteno 4521501C Blue 42MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide Ultrablack 3921510 Canova Bracelet 42MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with rubber strap Nereide Ultrablack 3921510 Rubber Band 42MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide GMT 3521506C Rosa 39MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide GMT 3521504C Black 39MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide GMT 3521503C White 39MM Automatic


Men's gold Louis XVI watch with steel strap Palais Royale 1087 - Gold 43MM


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide 3321503C Red 42MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with steel strap Nereide 3321502C Blue 42MM Automatic


Men's Venezianico silver watch with nylon strap Nereide Ultrablack 3921510 42MM Automatic


Men's black Louis XVI watch with steel strap Palais Royale 895 - Black 43MM


Men's silver Louis XVI watch with steel strap Palais Royale 1088 - Silver 43MM


Men's gold Louis XVI watch with steel strap Palais Royale 1018 - Gold 43MM


Men's black Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056BX - Automatic 39MM


Men's black Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056DX - Automatic 39MM


Men's silver Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056B - Automatic 39MM


Men's silver Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056C - Automatic 39MM


Men's silver Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056D - Automatic 39MM


Men's silver Phoibos watch with steel strap Apollo PY056E - Automatic 39MM

