A leather jacket always looks chic and expensive, unpretentious and fits into any look: be it an evening dress or jeans with a T-shirt. Any hostess understands that behind an impeccable appearance is not only a successful design and fittings, but well-groomed and cleanliness. We will deal with the nuances of cleaning leather jackets and proper care.
Can a leather jacket be washed in a washing machine?
You can, if you have extra money to buy new things. Leather and more flimsy leatherette do not tolerate machine exposure and immediately become unusable, forever losing their attractiveness and wear-resistant characteristics. This statement especially applies to products of dubious quality or mechanically damaged. Sticking threads, sloppy seams, stretched elastic and other troubles are a weighty argument to first give the clothes to the workshop for repair, and then dry-clean or wash by hand. Machine wash converse leather coated is also not recommended, but it is better to give preference to manual cleaning.
Despite the manufacturer's warnings and common sense, some owners still decide to take a risky step and send the jacket to the drum of the machine.Needless to say, only a few achieve positive results? In addition, the final effect is influenced by the quality of the wash itself, the characteristics of the washing machine, the powder used and the quality of the water. Taking risks or resorting to gentle gentle, but long-term cleaning is your choice. Also, you should be extremely careful and careful if you decide wash jacket at home.
How to wash a leather jacket at home
It is possible to clean a leather jacket carefully and without consequences only locally. That is, wash the lining, reduce rain drops or remove grease stains from clothes possible in one go. Most importantly, do not dip the entire jacket into water if there is only a small speck on the surface. The less frequently you wash your jacket, the longer it will last.
Remove blemishes and blemishes from skin
- Scuffs appear even with careful wear. To remove minor abrasions, small cracks and creases, a glycerin solution from the nearest pharmacy will help you. Moisten a cotton swab and wipe the affected area. Glycerin can be replaced by fresh orange peel, which is coated with a special composition before transportation. Rub the creases with a piece of crust and the visual effect is guaranteed. The "orange" method is applicable only to black and dark brown products.
- Light dirt from dust, raindrops, chalk residue, dirty abrasions can be easily removed with a damp cloth. This procedure should be carried out at least once a month. After cleaning, the jacket is hung on a coat hanger and dried. A wet jacket should not be worn, as the skin can stretch. Washing light dirt with ordinary wet wipes is not worth it, as they may contain alcohol that degreases the skin. The result is a matte finish.
- Grease stains are removed with dishwashing detergent. Soak a cloth in the diluted colorless solution and carefully work the mark. Recent contamination will come off quickly.For old stains, "White Spirit" or a soap composition with the addition of ammonia is suitable. An alternative for risky ones is acetone or pure alcohol (sold in the economic departments). Soak a cotton swab in the solution and gently pat over the stain. It is advisable to test the selected product on an inconspicuous area or inner seam..
- Remove paint stains with acetone-free nail polish remover. Soak a sponge in the liquid and work the dirt from the edge to the middle. Folk method - vegetable oil, the method of application is the same. But keep in mind that vegetable oil will also have to be reduced, but already as a greasy stain.
We clean the lining
From prolonged contact with the body, the smell of sweat and perfume, the lining noticeably loses its attractiveness. Although the inside of the jacket is sewn from ordinary dense fabric, cleaning should still be done with caution. So stock up on patience and free time.
There are only two options for washing for the lining - cleaning the jacket turned inside out or separately ripped out. In the first case, you will have to carefully cover all adjacent areas of the skin and use a sponge / brush / rag. In the second case, you will need more time and skillful hands that can carefully rip off and sweep the material back.
Dilute warm soapy water with a mild (non-bleaching) powder and arm yourself with a cleaning tool. The best choice is a specialized skin cleanser. After rinsing, dry the item in a horizontal position. A wrinkled dry fabric should be ironed from the inside at medium temperature, preferably through a thin cloth or gauze. An alternative for the lazy is going to the dry cleaners.
Caring for your leather jacket
The most effective way to deal with pollution is proper care. With proper wear and regular care from outerwear, it is easier to clean stains in case of embarrassment. So, the minimum set for lovers of leather products:
- Heat is enemy #1. Keep your jacket away from open flames and heaters.
- Do not wear genuine leather clothes in rainy weather. If you are already caught in the rain, an umbrella will help you.
- The skin must be periodically cleaned of dust. A soft cloth or cloth dipped in a light soapy solution will help.
- After cleaning (namely on a clean surface), apply a special agent for impregnating leather. Frequent rains - buy a moisture-repellent composition.
- Choose natural leather care products depending on the color of the product. Brown and black are the most popular, the universal choice is transparent.
Do you take good care of genuine leather?
