Leather jackets are bold and edgy statement pieces in any wardrobe and they can seriously bring almost any outfit to the next level. Wearing a leather jacket can make you look and feel amazing so that it can see a lot of regular use.
Unfortunately, with regular wear, genuine leather can become dry and cracked. Not to mention the other dirt and debris and stains that can develop around the surface. But how do your clean and care for your favorite statement piece? Keep reading to find out our best cleaning and care suggestions. Cleaning Leather Jackets Properly
Cleaning and caring for your leather jacket can be a tricky process. In order to make sure your beloved jacket stays in great condition and looks incredible every time you wear it, you’ll need the proper techniques. Here are our best recommendations for cleaning your leather jacket, both inside and out.
Leather
When the time comes to clean your leather jacket, there are a few options you can decide to use. The first is a store-bought leather cleaning product, which can be effective and easy to use, but almost always comes with a learning curve. One benefit of a store-bought product is that many kits come with everything you’ll need, including cleaners and conditioners as well as a cleaning brush or sponge. Finding a highly rated product or kit can be a great way to save time and money.
The second option is simple household cleaning products that every home is likely to have: dish soap and vinegar. In order to properly clean and care for your leather jacket, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right amount of water and soap or vinegar. To help take the guesswork out of this process, here is our recommendation for cleaning:
Lining
Once the outside of your jacket has been cleaned and dried, it’s time to take a look inside. The interior of your jacket likely consists of a lining, and that lining needs a cleaning and refreshing. Here is how to clean your jacket’s lining using regular household cleaning products:
Cleaning Common Stains on a Leather Jacket
When you wear your leather jacket regularly, there is almost no way to avoid certain stains. Here is our easy guide for cleaning a few of the most common stains from your leather jacket:
Oil & Grease
The best way to treat and clean a oil or grease stain on leather is with baking soda or another absorbent powder like cornstarch. Here is how to treat this type of stain:
Ink
One of the more stubborn stains is ink, but fortunately even the most stubborn ink stains are no match for nail polish remover. Here’s what to do:
Mold & Mildew
Unfortunately, with time and regular wear, even our favorite leather jackets run the risk of developing mold and mildew staining and stink. To treat your jacket for mold and mildew, here’s what to do:
Conditioning and Protecting Leather Jackets
DIY Conditioner
There are a few methods of conditioning leather using both store-bought and household products. If you don’t have access to a leather protectant product, there are various DIY conditioners you can create. Here are some of the more popular and effective of those methods:
Waterproofing
Most leather cleaning kits come with a waterproofing product that you can use to further protect your leather jacket. However, if you don’t have access to a cleaning kit with a waterproofing product, you’ll want to shop around and invest in an alternative. There are 2 main products you should look into to waterproof your leather jacket.
The first is a wax waterproofing product like beeswax. In order to treat and protect your leather jacket with beeswax, your need a bar of the wax and a heat gun or high-heat hairdryer. All you’ll need to do is rub the wax around your jacket to thoroughly coat the surface, and then use the heat gun or hairdryer to melt the wax onto the leather.
The second product is simple and easy to use on most leather surfaces including your jacket. A good waterproofing spray can be highly effective and a great way to save your leather jacket and furniture in the future. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the product very carefully and to always test it on a small area before using it all around the surface of your favorite leather jacket.
FAQs
Can I wash my leather jacket in the washing machine?You cannot wash a leather jacket in the washing machine. Extensive and prolonged exposure to water will damage leather beyond repair and you will ultimately have to fully replace your jacket.
Is leather ruined if it gets wet?Getting leather wet can damage the surface and cause it to dry out and form cracks. Water can also create stains and warping on the surface of the leather, so it is highly suggested to protect your leather with a wax or waterproofing spray.
How do you restore dry leather?To restore dried leather, you should first make sure that it is thoroughly cleaned and then apply a conditioner or petroleum jelly like Vaseline to soften and loosen the leather. Dry and cracked leather can be avoided and treated with regular cleaning and conditioning practices.
How have you been cleaning and maintaining your leather jacket? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you! For more cleaning tips and tricks, you can check out our Boston Housekeeping blog or see what cleaning services we offer to find out how we can keep your home looking just as incredible as your wardrobe. The post Cleaning & Maintaining Your Favorite Leather Jacket appeared first on Cleanzen. from Cleanzen https://cleanzen.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-leather-jacket/ from Cleanzen Cleaning Services https://cleanzencleaningservices0.blogspot.com/2023/03/cleaning-maintaining-your-favorite.html from Gabriela Bragg https://gabrielabragg.blogspot.com/2023/03/cleaning-maintaining-your-favorite.html from Gabriela Bragg https://gabrielabragg.wordpress.com/2023/03/22/cleaning-maintaining-your-favorite-leather-jacket/ from Emilio Butler https://emiliobutler.blogspot.com/2023/03/cleaning-maintaining-your-favorite.html via Emilio Butler https://emiliobutler.wordpress.com/2023/03/23/cleaning-maintaining-your-favorite-leather-jacket/
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