using extra virgin olive oil to oil leather?

[iroh]

yes/no?

i used some of it on my boots and my belt.

iroh

 

[ChriO]

It's a bad idea to use edible oils for that purpose. -> Rancidification

 

[izlat]

people have done it without issues but don't risk it!

use something else - e.g. mink oil, lexol, etc.

 

[Charley]

I would get some Lexol cleaner and try to get it off. It will turn the leather pretty dark when the olive oil oxidizes. As if picks up dirt and solidifies it can also generate odors.

 

[Tarmac]

olive oil goes rancid, or gets sticky. gross

 

[iroh]

is the internet event reliable for information? lots of info that directly contradict each other out there.


hwo about some personal experience?

 

[a tailor]

try neets foot oil or mink oil.

 

[a tailor]

Originally Posted by a tailor

try neets foot oil or mink oil.

olive oil only if you dice up the leather in a salad.

 

[yfyf]

Why not just use butter

 

[appolyon]

Originally Posted by yfyf

Why not just use butter

too fattening?

 

[GTR]

Use motor oil.

 

[Gradstudent78]

What about mineral oil?

 

[sq4you]

try iraqi oil

 

[pabloj]

Snake oil anyone?

 

[sanrensho]

Add a little salt and it will taste much better.