6 BEST WAYS OF LEATHER CLEANING

Anything made of Leather is always a fashion statement. It is durable and flexible and beautiful. The animal skins go through long tanning and rawhiding.

To keep your leather bags, purses, clutches, belts, footwear, fashion accessories, book bindings, clothing, and furniture last longer and looking great for years you need to learn few simple ways to clean a leather product.

1. Say no to Ammonia

The most important thing is to know what to use and how to clean leather. Never use ammonia or any bleach-based cleaners. They can damage the surface. Even water can stain your leather.

2. Vacuuming

Always empty all the pockets and shake the purse upside down to remove dust and debris. Turn the lining inside out and clean using a lint roller. For footwear and furniture, vacuum it using cleaners. If you cannot pull out the purse lining, vacuum using the fabric brush attachment.

3. Read the label

Every leather product has a label from the manufacturer that tells you if its machine washable. If it does not have a label, then visit the manufacture’s website for customer support.

4. Do a test spot.

Before Applying any cleaning solution, find a small spot and use it to test the cleaner. If you notice damage to the leather, then you may need to talk with a cleaning professional, such as dry cleaner for clothes, before proceeding.Look over the surface of the leather and see if you can discern any pattern. If the grain of the leather heads in one direction, apply any balm in line with the pattern. This will to remove any dirt found in the surface or pocket those pockets.

5. Choosing the best Cleaner

There are many ways to clean your leather good depending on the type of leather and the damage on it.For getting rid of oil based damage use one quart of warm water and add in a few drops of baby soap or natural detergent. Add a few drops of vinegar as well, if the leather is particularly dirty. For getting rid of that bad smell get a fresh banana peel. Put it inside the surface of the leather then move the peel around. The oils of the peel will attract dirt away from the surface, leaving the leather looking and smelling clean.

6. Go Online

There are many types of cleaning kits for leather cleaning available in online stores. These kits contain a cleaning solution, a cloth, and a direction sheet. Make sure to read the ingredients list closely as well depending on the type of leather you will be cleaning.