cleaning dirty holsters and how

It depends on the dirt. There are things that are soluble in organic solvents and things that are soluble in polar solvents. Some holsters LOOK dirty but actually have surface imperfections including cracking or roughness that can not be cleaned off. If there is a greyish cast to the dirt, it might actually be mold and won't clean off with normal cleaners. The pH-balanced Lexol Cleaner, if used carefully, can be helpful but don't ever rub the surface to clean it. Luger holsters have a fine and thin surface that is easily damaged by cleaning so must be dabbed using cotton balls or soft cloth.


If the Lexol cleaner/water technique, using dabbing rather than circ motion as Lex recommends, does not visibly clean the surface, it is best to let the holster alone. It is amazingly difficult to clean a holster unless the dirt is entirely on the surface. Because leather is very porous, the dirt is usually somewhat embedded into the leather.


Pecards would not clean the leather--how did that concept come up? It is a waterproofing substance.


Good luck. Find out what kind of dirt there is--that will help id a cleaning method.


Dave