Leather coats come into play in cold weather when the coat is too hot to wear, but fabric jackets are not enough. In these weather, leather coats are moving towards the main corner of the wardrobe. So how can we extend the life of leather coats that can be preferred both in sportswear and in serious events? It is actually not difficult to clean your leather jackets routinely with simple procedures!
LEATHER JACKETS SHOULD BE KEPT IN THE AIR
The first point to be considered in leather coat care is the place where the coats are stored. Since leather coats have an organic structure, they should definitely be stored in airy places. At the same time, care should be taken to keep it in places that are not very hot. For this reason, it is beneficial to keep your coats in the wardrobe, not in a bed or luggage.
NEVER WASH!
Leather coats should not be washed so that they are not deformed. You may have already seen the 'not washable' mark in the washing instructions of the coat label. Leather jacket is dry cleaned only. On the other hand, if it is not very dirty, you can wipe it with a damp cloth.
WE HAVE COME TO METHODS OF CLEANING THE LEATHER JACKET ...
Dip a cloth or sponge in some clean water and wring well. Wipe off your coat. After removing moisture with a dry cloth, hang it on the suspension After it dries thoroughly, you can place it in the wardrobe.
IF STAINED ...
If tea or coffee drips onto your leather jacket, you can wipe it with a dry cloth. However, you should give dry cleaning for stains that are difficult to remove such as paint. White soap will be a good choice to clean the interior of the coat. To do this, wipe the inside of your coat with a soapy water mixture and rinse immediately. Dry your leather jacket with a dry towel and let it dry by hanging it on a hanger.
THINGS TO DO IN LEATHER JACKET MAINTENANCE
If the leather jacket hardens or dries over time, you can use olive oil or petroleum jelly to shine. You can shine the surface of your coat by pouring olive oil on cotton or applying vaseline. Thus, the leather will soften and the coat will last longer.