How to Clean Leather Jacket?
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| How to protect and clean leather jacket? |
Jacket
whether it is made up of Rexine, Jeans or Leather, are always precious to
us. However, the leather jacket is is purchased keeping a long time use in
mind. Obviously maintaining it is part and parcel with a leather jacket.
Following are the procedures on how
to clean leather jacket?
Precautions for New Leather Jacket
Before starting to
wear a new leather jacket, the following care can help the leather jacket which
can be protected from different types of stains and water damage.
1. Use a leather
protector spray before using it for the first time to protect it from water and
other stains.
2. Avoid
overstuffing the leather jacket pockets, which may tear and stretch the jacket
over time.
3. Avoid direct
contact of the leather jacket with alcohol, Bear, Hair-gel and Perfumes as
alcohol-based products can dry out the leather staining leather.
4. Do not pin or
use any stickers on the jacket, leaving glue or hole marks on the jacket.
Basics Of Cleaning Leather Jacket
Cleaning
leather is not a process as we clean our cotton and other fabrics. Although
cleaning leather is not a difficult task, cleaning in a wrong way may damage
the aesthetic of lather reducing the life of material.
1.
Clean the dirt and light stains with a little soapy water on sponge.
Caution:
Using more water may damage the leather material.
2.
Regular cleaning of cuffs and collars is advisable with soapy water using
sponge as these are the parts which rub against the skin and get dirty.
3.
For more prominent stains, tap the sponge with soapy water and gently clean it
by rubbing it in a circular motion.
4.
Once the stain is removed, dry the jacket in a cool dry place after wiping the
area with a dry clean cloth.
Caution:
Avoid drying directly under the sun.
5.
Once the jacket is dried, spray it with wax polish to get a new look for the
jacket.
Why My Velvet Blazer is Having Lines after Dry Clean?
There are a few
potential reasons why your velvet blazer may be having lines after dry cleaning:
The dry cleaning
process: The dry cleaning process can sometimes cause lines or creases
to appear on velvet fabric. This is especially true if the velvet is not
handled carefully during the dry cleaning process.
The fabric: Velvet
is a delicate fabric that is prone to creasing and wrinkling. Even if the
blazer is handled carefully during the dry cleaning process, it may still
develop lines or creases due to the nature of the fabric.
Storage: If
the blazer has been stored improperly, it may have developed lines or creases.
Make sure to store your velvet blazer in a cool, dry place, and avoid hanging
it by the shoulders or folding it in half. Instead, hang it by the loop on the
back or roll it gently to prevent creasing.
Wear: If
the blazer has been worn frequently, it may have developed lines or creases due
to normal wear and tear.
If you're concerned
about the lines or creases on your velvet blazer, try steaming or ironing the
fabric on a low heat setting. This can help to smooth out any wrinkles or
creases. It's also a good idea to bring the blazer back to the dry cleaner and
explain the issue, as they may be able to offer additional tips or suggestions
for removing the lines or creases.
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