Can I wash a leatherette jacket?

Leatherette jackets are very popular today. They look great, but cost half as much as leather. Therefore, the question of whether it is possible to wash a jacket made of leatherette is very relevant among their owners.

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How to clean a leatherette jacket?

Washing a jacket is not always required. If you have a couple of spots on your clothes or just dirty cuffs with a collar, you can easily remove them from your jacket without erasing the whole thing.

Important! Before any processing of a leatherette item, first try the selected method in a small area on the hidden side of the product. If after 15-20 minutes you see that the material reacted normally to the processing, you can safely proceed to the visible areas.

Use the helpful hints for this:

• An alcohol solution is used to remove contaminants from the leatherette. Stir alcohol with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Use a cotton pad to remove dirt from the surface of the material.
• The collar and cuffs can be easily wiped with soda. Put a little soda on a damp cloth and rub the problem areas. Use a damp clean towel to remove any soda residue from the item.
• Use a slice of lemon for such purposes - rub it with the stained place and after 5-10 minutes wipe it with a damp cloth or rag. The only thing that must be done at the end of such a procedure so that the material does not become tight, rub a small amount of oil or hand cream.

Important! Sometimes there is a desire to slightly change the appearance of your things. Outerwear is no exception, and this can be easily realized if you use the following our ideas:

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How to clean a leatherette bag?

All of the above tips will help to clean the leather bag made of leatherette. As a means of cleaning the accessory, you can use other options for cleaning products:

• simple soapy solution;
• milk;
• wet wipes.

Important! And on the pages of our site you will find many original and practical ideas in order to use a convenient and familiar accessory for a long time, changing its design in easy ways:

• How to color a leather bag?
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• How to decorate a leather bag?

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Washing leatherette in a washing machine

If the thing is thoroughly dirty and you set out to certainly wet it, carefully read the instructions below on how to properly wash a jacket from a leatherette. This approach will make it right and not spoil the product.

First, always inspect the product label. From the information on it you will find out whether it is possible to wash the jacket in the washing machine. If this type of washing is allowed by the manufacturer, then use some recommendations, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the jacket inside out, close all the locks and fasten all the buttons.
2. For washing use liquid washing powder - it is easier to rinse with the thing and evenly distributed in the drum. It is best to choose a remedy for delicate things.
3. Wash in delicate wash mode or hand wash.
4. It is best to refuse spinning or choose the lowest possible mode.
5. The temperature of the water for washing a leatherette jacket should not be higher than 30 C.
6. After washing, wrap the product in a towel so that it picks up excess moisture. After a while, you can hang the jacket on your shoulders and leave it to dry completely.

Important! Drying such things is necessary away from heaters and direct sunlight, but in a fairly warm place.

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Hand wash leatherette

If the manufacturer forbids machine wash, but allows hand wash, then use the tips on how to make washing a leatherette jacket more efficient and safe:

1. For manual washing, take a large basin so that the product fits completely in it.
2. Pour water at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C and add a small amount of vinegar.
3. Use liquid detergent for delicate items or use dishwashing liquid. First, dilute it in water, and then put the thing itself in a basin.
4. Leatherette products cannot be rubbed strongly, as it can stretch out. Therefore, we wash the jacket with a soft washcloth.
5. Drying is the same as after machine washing.

Important! Avoid laundry detergents that contain chlorine or other bleaching agents. They may harm the product.

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Washing the lining

If your jacket only needs to be cleaned with a lining, then do not wash the whole thing. It is enough to clean only the lining in this way:

1. Turn the thing inside out and hang it on your shoulders.
2. Stir carpet cleaner, upholstered furniture or any textile concentrate in water.
3. Apply foam with a washcloth to the product lining and leave for 10-15 minutes.
4. Wipe the treated area with a sponge or soft brush.
5. Wipe off excess moisture with a bath towel and leave the product to dry completely.

Important! Outerwear perfectly absorbs a variety of odors, and accumulating them, it becomes unpleasant in the sock. The same goes for bags. To get rid of such problems, use the methods proposed by us in the following articles:

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• How to remove the smell from the bag?

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Leatherette Clothing Care

To make your outerwear always look beautiful and have a new look, you need to periodically look after it. You already know how to keep it clean. In addition, a couple of recommendations for caring for such delicate material will come in handy:

• Moisten a cotton pad with glycerin and wipe the surface of the material with it - this will eliminate the drying out of the material and maintain its natural shine.
• If you are exposed to rain or sleet, be sure to remove moisture from the surface of the jacket with a dry towel when you come home.
• Beware of large temperature differences. This can lead to spoilage of faux leather.

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As you can see, it is quite possible to clean and wash clothes made of leatherette, you just need to treat the material more carefully. Using all the tips for caring for a leatherette jacket, you will not only save your favorite thing, but also significantly save your budget.