Leather products maintenance methods and tips

2022-08-31 15:55

Today, I will share with you some maintenance methods for leather products:

1. Clean the dirty surface in time

Whether it is genuine leather shoes or leather clothing, as long as it is used, it will be contaminated with dirt and dust, so it must be cleaned after daily use, which can also prevent some dirt from staying on the leather for a long time, making the leather more difficult to clean. When cleaning the surface, you can use white vinegar mixed with water, and then apply a cloth to the leather to wipe off dirt and dust. If the dirt is serious and there is no suitable cleaning agent around, please send it to a professional institution for maintenance immediately.

2. Choose the right leather oil

If it is leather material, you can choose natural animal oil, such as mink oil or salmon nourishing oil, which can help leather maintain. Different brands of animal oils have different absorption and ductility. For example, mink oil is cheap and easy to use, but it is difficult to spread evenly, and the absorption effect is relatively poor. In addition, it is not recommended to choose leather oils containing wax components. Although the application will be very shiny, too much wax will affect the breathability and shorten the life of the leather.

3. Small wear can be repaired naturally

If there are some small scratches on the leather, at this time, you can use the pulp of your finger, palm or cotton cloth to gently wipe it slowly, apply a little leather oil, and wipe along the scratches, you can slowly remove the small scratches. scratch.

4. Collection should be appropriate

After careful maintenance, the collection should also be appropriate. Avoid placing leather goods in places that are too humid or too hot, and avoid direct sunlight. Too much humidity will make the leather moldy, and long-term exposure will make the leather dry and crack. So try to put it in a ventilated and cool place.

Remember: When cleaning leather goods, use a soft cotton cloth and leather wax to wipe clean, so that the leather surface will not be damaged, and any leather goods should not be washed directly in water.

The following are some tips for the care and maintenance of leather products. If you have leather products at home that need to be maintained, you can try:

l. If the leather product is dirty, it can be wiped with a clean cloth dipped in protein solution, which can not only remove the pollution, but also make the leather shiny.

2. If there are stains on leather products, it is best to first wipe gently with a cloth or soft brush, then apply a layer of Vaseline, and then repeatedly wipe with a soft cloth. Finally, apply the same color of oil, and then use a soft brush. , as bright as new

3. When the black leather bag is worn and faded and the white bottom layer is exposed, it can be ground into juice by soaking the egg white with ink in the inkstone, soaking the egg white ink with a brush and repeatedly coating the surface of the bag. Faded parts and small cracks should be coated with an extra layer, then placed in a ventilated place to dry, and finally coated with oil and lightly wiped with a brush.

4. The way to protect the leather bag is to soak less water and rub more oil. Before storage, it is best to apply lard (you can also wipe with pig skin) or vegetable oil to prevent the leather from drying and wrinkling. At the same time, shred old newspapers and bag them to prevent deformation. Finally, store the purse in a dry place.

5. Banana peels contain tannins, which are used to wipe leather bags and shoes to remove oil stains and make the leather surface as clean as new.

6. Drink leftover milk or expired milk, do not throw it away, use it to wipe leather products to prevent the leather from cracking.

7. Use old stockings or old nylon socks, dipped in oil to wipe the leather bag or leather shoes, it can be wiped very brightly.

8. White leather bags or shoes are easy to get dirty. You can wipe them with vinegar first, then wipe them with a dry cloth, and then wipe with white oil. The effect is particularly good.

9. If the leather bag is not rubbed with oil for a long time, the leather oil will be lost and the leather will become hard. At this time, apply a layer of Vaseline, and then apply a layer of oil after it is absorbed, and the leather surface will become soft.

10. If there are some wrinkles or cracks in the bag, you can apply some egg white first, and then apply the oil. If there are larger wrinkles, the cracks can be filled with paraffin. Press with an iron.