Cleaning Biothane Stains
- 7 days ago
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What About Stains?
Lighter and brighter Biothane colours naturally show dirt more readily than darker colours.
Start with warm water and mild soap. For stubborn marks, gently working the area with a soft toothbrush can help lift dirt from around stitching and textured areas.
It's tempting to reach for harsh household cleaners, solvents or abrasive products, but stronger isn't necessarily better. They may affect the finish, stitching or hardware, so mild cleaning is the best place to start.
Can You Soak Biothane?
One of the great things about Biothane is that it doesn't absorb water in the same way traditional leather does.
That makes rinsing and washing incredibly convenient.
However, there's generally no need to leave your entire bridle, halter or reins soaking for extended periods. A good wash, rinse and air dry is normally all that's required.
Cleaning After an Endurance Ride
This is where Biothane really earns its place in the tack room.
After kilometres of sweat, dust, water, mud and strapping, you can give your tack a thorough rinse rather than facing an evening of traditional leather cleaning.
A simple post-ride routine works well:
Rinse off sweat, dirt and mud with fresh water.
Wash stubborn areas with mild soapy water and a soft sponge or brush.
Rinse the Biothane and hardware thoroughly.
Hang it up to air dry.
Check stitching, hardware and high-wear areas before putting it away.
By the time you've finished looking after your horse, your tack may already be practically dry and ready for another day.
Why Biothane Is So Easy to Maintain
Biothane's coated webbing construction gives it one of its biggest advantages for horse owners: low-maintenance practicality.
There's no regular oiling or conditioning routine, and it won't become stiff simply because you've washed it.
For riders who spend more time actually riding than polishing tack, that's a fairly convincing argument.
At MPH Saddlery, we're particularly fond of Biothane for endurance and distance riding, where equipment needs to cope with sweat, water, dust and plenty of kilometres without creating another maintenance job when you get home.
Because after a long day in the saddle, there are plenty of things we'd rather be doing than cleaning tack.
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