How to Clean Different Types of Leather Jackets
A leather jacket never goes out of style no matter what type of leather jacket you own. To keep your jacket in new condition you have to take care of it, you just cannot put it in the washing machine like other clothes because it shrinks and cracks it. If your jacket looks dull or dirty you have to try some fast and easy ways to clean it. These ways can clean any type of jacket including a custom leather jacket.
Using Soap and Water
Mix Up a Mild Soap Solution
Add two teaspoons of liquid dish detergent in few ounces of warm water into a large, open container. Too much of detergent can weaken the leather and strip of dyes and can result in blotchy and discolored appearance.
Wet a Soft towel or Sponge
Thoroughly dip sponge or towel in a soapy solution. Just wet your towel or sponge, it should not be sopping wet. If your towel or sponge is too wet it will do more damage by saturating leather. Also, remember to use soft cloth; rough fabric may leave scratches on the soft leather.
Wipe Down the Outside of the Jacket
Clean outside of your jacket with damp towel or sponge in long and smooth motion rather than scrubbing it forcefully. Clean the entire jacket, in the same manner, paying extra attention to discolored patches, water spots or places where oil and dirt have built.
Clean off the Soap and Pat the Jacket Dry
Using clean damp towel or sponge wipe your jacket again to clear away soap residue. With dry towel pat the jacket until its completely dry making sure there no standing water remaining. Direct heat is very bad for your jacket don’t use a blow dryer. To dry it completely hangs it in the closet.
Using a Leather Cleaner
Purchase a Cleaner Especially for Leather
Specialty leather cleaner contains ingredients that can scrub away stains and dirt and which also help in keeping leather soft and healthy.
Apply Cleaner to Jacket
Spray a coin-sized glob of cleaning solution onto the dirty par of jacket. A leather cleaner comes in gels, sprays or bars. Always use a minimal amount of cleaner when cleaning for the first time.
Rub Solution into the Leather
Massage the leather cleaner into the surface of the jacket with a soft clean towel. Clean in slow circular motion working your way out in a spiral. It will collect dirt and remove water strokes. Rub until cleaner has been absorbed into your jacket.
Remove Excess Solution
If any of the cleaners remains on a surface of jacket clean it with a separate towel. When you are finished your jacket will look new and leather will be protected and moisture.
Taking Care of Your Leather Jacket
Manufacturer’s Instructions
To get full specification about type and grin of leather of your jacket or for any important warnings always check label inside the jacket. A cleaning method is suggested by most of the manufacturer. To avoid running your jacket it’s the best idea to follow those instructions.
Make Your Jacket Waterproof
You should periodically spray waterproofing agent onto your jacket no matter what kind of jacket you have. You should waterproof your jacket as soon as you get it. Too much moisture can shorten the life of leather so it’s advisable that you wear a different jacket if it’s forecast for rain.
Use Leather Conditioners
Apply leather conditioning cream onto the entire outer surface of your jacket once in a year. Using leather conditioners will protect your leather jacket from moisture, leaves it flexible and soft and also prevents it from splitting and cracking. You can also use a bar of saddle soap on sturdy or rugged jackets but it will be too harsh on soft or thin leather.
Let Professionals Handle Soft Leather
To avoid damaging soft or textured leathers like suede or lamb have a qualified leather handle it. He will have knowledge and equipment to deal will with most stubborn stains without damaging your jacket and you don’t have to worry about shrinking or tearing it. Suede jackets can be clean by dusting with a hand brush. Try dry cleaning your leather jacket once in a year.
Using Soap and Water
Mix Up a Mild Soap Solution
Add two teaspoons of liquid dish detergent in few ounces of warm water into a large, open container. Too much of detergent can weaken the leather and strip of dyes and can result in blotchy and discolored appearance.
Wet a Soft towel or Sponge
Thoroughly dip sponge or towel in a soapy solution. Just wet your towel or sponge, it should not be sopping wet. If your towel or sponge is too wet it will do more damage by saturating leather. Also, remember to use soft cloth; rough fabric may leave scratches on the soft leather.
Wipe Down the Outside of the Jacket
Clean outside of your jacket with damp towel or sponge in long and smooth motion rather than scrubbing it forcefully. Clean the entire jacket, in the same manner, paying extra attention to discolored patches, water spots or places where oil and dirt have built.
Clean off the Soap and Pat the Jacket Dry
Using clean damp towel or sponge wipe your jacket again to clear away soap residue. With dry towel pat the jacket until its completely dry making sure there no standing water remaining. Direct heat is very bad for your jacket don’t use a blow dryer. To dry it completely hangs it in the closet.
Using a Leather Cleaner
Purchase a Cleaner Especially for Leather
Specialty leather cleaner contains ingredients that can scrub away stains and dirt and which also help in keeping leather soft and healthy.
Apply Cleaner to Jacket
Spray a coin-sized glob of cleaning solution onto the dirty par of jacket. A leather cleaner comes in gels, sprays or bars. Always use a minimal amount of cleaner when cleaning for the first time.
Rub Solution into the Leather
Massage the leather cleaner into the surface of the jacket with a soft clean towel. Clean in slow circular motion working your way out in a spiral. It will collect dirt and remove water strokes. Rub until cleaner has been absorbed into your jacket.
Remove Excess Solution
If any of the cleaners remains on a surface of jacket clean it with a separate towel. When you are finished your jacket will look new and leather will be protected and moisture.
Taking Care of Your Leather Jacket
Manufacturer’s Instructions
To get full specification about type and grin of leather of your jacket or for any important warnings always check label inside the jacket. A cleaning method is suggested by most of the manufacturer. To avoid running your jacket it’s the best idea to follow those instructions.
Make Your Jacket Waterproof
You should periodically spray waterproofing agent onto your jacket no matter what kind of jacket you have. You should waterproof your jacket as soon as you get it. Too much moisture can shorten the life of leather so it’s advisable that you wear a different jacket if it’s forecast for rain.
Use Leather Conditioners
Apply leather conditioning cream onto the entire outer surface of your jacket once in a year. Using leather conditioners will protect your leather jacket from moisture, leaves it flexible and soft and also prevents it from splitting and cracking. You can also use a bar of saddle soap on sturdy or rugged jackets but it will be too harsh on soft or thin leather.
Let Professionals Handle Soft Leather
To avoid damaging soft or textured leathers like suede or lamb have a qualified leather handle it. He will have knowledge and equipment to deal will with most stubborn stains without damaging your jacket and you don’t have to worry about shrinking or tearing it. Suede jackets can be clean by dusting with a hand brush. Try dry cleaning your leather jacket once in a year.
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