subject: Do It Yourself - Clean Leather [print this page] Leather is elegant, cool and gives off a classy look. It makes you feel assertive when wearing, in fact all eyes are on you. For those who love to be a boaster, leather works ideally in doing exactly that since it is expensive and looks just as good when worn. Leather is a form of material that is created by way of the tanning of animal rawhide and skin, specifically cattle hide. It is a very strong material that is utilized to create a wide range of products these days. Leather has affected our lives in some way or another through the many commodities we use including garments, cars, books, furniture, accessories and much more.
Usually, leathers get soiled, discoloured or loses its shine at some time. The way to clean leather depends on the kind of leather and the type of soil. There are leather shops that specialize in refurbishing leather and making it appear spanking new again by cleaning to restore its shine. Not all the time we want to take our private items to a commercial shop to be repaired when there is a method to do it by ourselves and leather can surely be cleaned at home without complications. So the next time your leather needs to be awakened by cleaning, heres the trick to restoring its attractiveness:
FOR FINISHED LEATHER:
Necessary Materials:
2 pieces of soft cloth
mild detergent
Small towel
Leather conditioner
Instructions:
1.Use a gentle detergent to produce a light lather on a soft damp cloth.
2.Rub the cloth over the leather article but avoid putting too much water on it during the process.
3.Use another piece of soft damp cloth to wipe away the lather from the article.
4.Rub the object with the small dry towel then polish with leather conditioner after the article is entirely dried.
FOR UNFINISHED LEATHER
Required Materials:
Leather preservative
Soft cloth
Saddle soap
Instructions:
1.Use the soft cloth to rub the saddle soap onto the leather item and create a light lather.
2.Rinse the cloth and wipe away the lather. Leave to dry.
3.Oil the leather using a leather preservative.
DEALING WITH MILDEW
Required Materials:
1 Cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup water
A soft cloth
Instructions:
1.Mix the water and alcohol.
2.Moisten the cloth with the mixture and use it to wipe the area with the mildew.
3.Leave to dry.
REMOVING INK
Required Materials:
Hair spray
Soft cloth
Directions:
1.Spray the hair spray straight onto the ink mark.
2.Use the soft cloth to wipe off the hair spray. Leave to dry.
FOR GRASS STAINS
Necessary Materials:
1 cup water
Moisturizing soap
Soft cloth
Two pieces of soft cloth
Directions:
1.Combine the water and the soap together.
2.Damp the soft cloth with the mixture.
3.Rub the stained area using circular strokes.
4.Use the other piece of cloth dampened with water to wipe the object clean. Allow to dry.
GETTING RID OF SPOTS
Required Materials:
Cream of tartar
Lemon juice
Soft piece of cloth
Instructions:
1.Mix 1 part lemon juice to 1 part cream of tartar to form a paste.
2.Using the soft piece of cloth, work the paste into the area where spots are.
3.Wipe off the paste with the cloth.
4.If the spots are still evident, leave for a few hours then repeat the procedure.
Tips:
Always test the cleaning products on a small part of the leather before applying to the whole item.
Do not use products like mink oil, shoe polish and waxes to clean leather furniture or clothing.
