Leather Cleaning Products

Leather things are always expensive, but they last a very long time. But maintaining their aesthetic appearance and durability is possible only if the means for cleaning leather products are correctly selected. What exactly can be used and for what defects of the material, we will tell you in this article.

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Means of folk use

Many today have become convinced that professional household chemicals are not as harmless as manufacturers advertise. And not every remedy has the expected effective result. And if you can’t decide on a really worthwhile option, or you decide to become an adherent of safe cleaning, it's time to turn to the storehouse of folk wisdom for help.

Glycerol

It will make the leather item more shiny, and it will also become more flexible and smooth. Mostly glycerin is applied to cuffs and collars of jackets and raincoats. Often used to restore patent leather shoes.

Peel from orange

This product is used to clean leather goods if the item has become dull and has a stale or pretty worn out appearance. Take a fresh peel and rub problem areas with it.

Important! It is advisable to use such a tool only for dark material.

Lemon juice

Dark leather items may lose their gloss. To restore it, do the following:

1. Take the lemon juice in the volume necessary for your purposes.
2. Dip a cotton pad in it.
3. Wipe the product.

Important! Lemon is also used as a means for cleaning leather products from white or light material. It quickly removes stains and restores the original color.

Coffee grounds

Follow these steps:

1. Take pressed coffee grounds - 1-2 tablespoons.
2. Wrap it in a wool or flannel fabric.
3. Wipe the product with a circular “swab” in a circular motion.

Important! The coffee leather cleaner is only suitable for dark shades.

Shampoo

Any contamination can be removed using the following method:

1. Take a napkin.
2. Soak in any shampoo - the one that you use to wash your hair.
3. Remove the stain.
4. Remove residues with a damp cloth.

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Turpentine or gasoline

These products are suitable for worn leather shoes, as well as for old and complex dirt on any other things made of such material. For proper use:

1. Take turpentine - a couple of tablespoons.
2. Add 3-4 drops of milk.
3. Put on the thing.
4. Rub it.

Important! Do not take a large number of different solvents, as they degrease the skin. That is, if the pollution problem is not very serious, do not mix turpentine and gasoline at the same time, give preference to one of these options.

Ammonia

To clean different leather wardrobe items, do the following:

1. Take a small amount of water.
2. Dissolve the soap in water.
3. Add a few drops of ammonia to this solution.
4. Handle things to them.
5. After processing, take a clean cloth.
6. Dip it in castor oil.
7. Apply to product.

Important! This sequence of actions will help you not only get rid of impurities, but also soak the skin with a restorative agent.

Table vinegar

It will get rid of white spots, restore shine and disinfect the material. Having wiped the thing with a solution of 1 cup of warm water and 2-3 tbsp. l vinegar, you can not worry about the cleanliness of your clothes.

Petroleum jelly

To prevent wet shoes or boots from hardening, be sure to lubricate them with petroleum jelly after they have dried well.

Important! To prevent leather products from losing their original appearance, be sure to also read the information on how to wash leather things.

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Chemical care products

If you trust little in folk substances and advice, it's time to go shopping at the nearest store, since care for leather things is still needed. On the modern market, you can buy any product for cleaning leather products. They are sold in different forms, but the most famous are:

• Wax;
• Stain remover;
• Cream;
• Foam;
• Deodorant;
• Sponges;
• Cleaning wipes.

Important! Which one to apply - read the instructions from the manufacturer. We continue to offer some useful solutions so that you can extend the life of spoiled leather items.

Paint is crumbled on the product

From old age, there are some troubles with leather things, such as scuffing or worse - paint may just start to crumble. In order to remove these problems, you need to choose nitro paints. They are released in the form of an aerosol.

Important! These products will make the products water resistant, level the surface, hide all scratches - from the smallest to the largest. Apply nitro paints in small layers, as a thick layer can lead to loss of elasticity.

The appearance of tubercles or fading shine

To eliminate this, shoe apertures are used. They can be both colorless, and exactly match the tainted subject of your wardrobe.

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Basic care for leather goods:

1. Wash leather goods with soapy water.
2. Dry dry.
3. Apply wax or cream for 30 minutes.
4. Wipe with a flannel cloth.

Important! Check that there are no greasy marks on the product.

Patent leather cleaning

Since patent leather is a rather specific material, use a special liquid to care for such things, but do not apply different creams to the product.

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How to clean smooth leather shoes

1. To start, wash the thing.
2. Apply shoe polish in a thin layer.
3. Polish.

Important! In order to give a new look to leather products, do not apply cream on the entire surface, but only on places where there are scuffs.

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What cleaning agent for leather products you would not use, always take it in the right amount - do not exceed the dosage suggested by the manufacturer or in the recipe. Only in this way you will not have to bother then with the repair of shoes or jackets, and caring for them will be simple, not requiring much of your time.