Most of the time I will just damp rag the top leather portion of the saddle with a clean rag. For the bottom side I use a soapy rag because the bottom of the saddle usually collects more mud and dust from the rear tire. So give it the old soapy rag, rinse rag, dry rag treatment.
After the saddle is dry you can apply a bit of ArmorAll to a clean rag and apply it strategically to the "sides" of saddle. I say strategically because too much ArmorAll in the wrong place will make the saddle very slippery and have you slip sliding all over the saddle on your next ride.
But applied in just the right amount in the right locations on the saddle ArmorAll will reduce pedaling saddle friction and help prevent saddle sores. Also since ArmorAll is a plastic protectant so it should help prolong the life of the saddle by preventing it from cracking and fading from moisture exposure.
According to Tour de France team Radio Shack chief bicycle mechanic Vince Gee this is this also the preferred method for removing the "Benjamin's" from a certain pro athletes favorite saddle. Vince also recommended using latex gloves during the procedure.
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