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Care & cleaning

Manage mud, moisture and wear, with care suited to the material.

Handling mould on stored tack

Separate affected equipment, seek material-specific cleaning advice and address the damp storage that allowed it to develop.

A reluctant zip is easier to investigate before it is forced shut around a boot or an overfilled bag.

Give the sole, seams and closures their own attention before polishing the leather you can see.

Wet boots need time, airflow and care appropriate to their materials, not a quick blast of heat.

Read the material label before treating half chaps as either leatherwork or washable clothing.

Clean the inside as carefully as the outside, then keep the pair together while it dries.

Read the label, remove loose debris and decide whether the rug belongs in your machine or with a specialist laundry.

Identify the source of dampness and follow the rug maker's advice before adding a waterproofing treatment.

A clear description of the damage helps a repair service decide what can be done and what the rug is worth keeping for.

Soft ears, crochet and decorative trim may need different care, even on one small item.

Clean, inspect and label equipment before a break, then check it again before bringing it back into use.