Care & use
Keeping it beautiful.
Four simple rules keep your lead or collar going for years. Below them is why each one exists, per material.
- Hand wash at 30 °C.
- Let the cord air-dry.
- Polish the brass with a soft cloth.
- Store it dry.
Per material
What each part needs
Cord
Wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild soap. Not in the machine and not in the dryer: the heat shrinks the sheath around the core. Lay the lead flat or hang it up until it is completely dry — a cord left wet while coiled will start to smell.
Biothane®
Biothane® does not absorb water or dirt. Rinse it under the tap or wipe it with a cloth and a little mild soap, then dry it off with a towel. It never needs conditioning. Do keep it away from radiators and strong heat.
Brass
Brass darkens on its own. To bring the shine back, polish with a soft dry cloth; for a stubborn spot a little brass polish is enough. Rinse the carabiner after a day at the beach, because sand works its way into the spring.
Wear is part of it.
Brass builds its own patina. That is not a fault, that is the material showing its age. Biothane® stays as it is. If something does break, see shipping and returns.