11 of the Best Leather Care Techniques

Leather is a beautiful product, whether for clothes, shoes or accessories. It is sturdy and durable as well, but great care must be taken in order to maintain its sheen and impressive appearance. Here are my 11 most helpful techniques for leather cleaning and leather care that can help you to preserve the life of your most important piece of leather.

·         Always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to help maintain their shape.

·         Even when it may look clean, debris will collect, eventually leading to deterioration of the material. By regularly using a cleaning product, it is possible to wipe away such grime, leaving it fresh in appearance and preventing any decay.

·         Clean matching garments at the same time, since slight variations in color or texture may occur as a natural result of the cleaning process. Natural marks and wrinkles could become more apparent after cleaning.

·         If someone has spilled a drink on your leather pants, immediately blot out the wet spots with a soft absorbent cloth. You can remove residual stains by soaking the cloth in a solution of water and a mild, non-detergent soap.

·         Avoid very humid and dry environments as well as direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can alter color. Be careful not to leave fashion color suede and smooth leathers hanging next to direct lighting. Dyestuffs are usually more sensitive and application is different than those used for textiles.

·         Avoid applying hairspray and perfumes while wearing your garment. Chemicals present in these preparations can damage leather.

·         Allow wet or damp leather to airdry naturally away from any heat source. Spread the garment over a chair not allowing the folds of the garment to touch.

·         While polish helps restore the freshness of the leather, protector will help keep it that way for a longer period of time. A protector creates a barrier, preventing harmful elements from attacking the leather's appearance.

·         In the case of nubuck or suede shoes, routinely brush these on a regular basis to remove topical soil Spills are to be blotted immediately with an absorbent cloth.

·         If you'll apply shoe polish and leather conditioner at least once before you step outside you'll give your shoes a good defense against salt, moisture, grime, and cold. The chemicals in shoe polish bind to the leather best.

·         While polish helps restore the freshness of the leather, protector will help keep it that way for a longer period of time. A protector creates a barrier, preventing harmful elements from attacking the leather's appearance.