During September 2008 we purchased the Obenauf’s Leather Oil at retail for about thirteen dollars.

          The primary ingredients are natural preserving oils, beeswax and propolis.

          Propolis courtesy of Wikipedia is a resinous mixture that bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Propolis is used for small gaps (approximately 6.35 millimeters (0.3 in) or less), while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax.

          In layman’s terms the primary ingredients are natural preserving oils, beeswax and sealant.

          We applied two coats per the label instructions and tested for water repellency. This product is excellent with water beading up and away almost immediately. With monthly applications the end user would effectively waterproof their clothing and shoes.

          This product would be particularly effective for sportsmen and hunters who have a strong need to waterproof their outdoor apparel including their boots.

          What about other household uses?

          We applied the product to a new leather sofa. We exposed the leather furniture to our cat and as expected the cat urinated on it.

          After repeated attempts we were unsuccessful removing the urine.

          Excellent waterproofing characteristics are what make this product so attractive to sportsman.

          Waterproofing is why this product is not recommended if you have cats or dogs. The pets will eventually get around to urinating on that exxpensive leather furniture and the urine will be sealed in by the waterproofing.                

           The Obenauf’s leather oil earned a buy recommendation.