Tips On Leather Maintenance

　　★ Leatherwear According to different treatment methods, it can be roughly divided into Smooth skin , sanding skin and fur, etc.

★ Due to the different classification of leather, the use process and maintenance method of leather clothes are also different clothing The most common maintenance is to achieve five precautions, namely, "rain proof, moisture proof, sun proof, friction proof and oil stain proof".

★ Since leather is composed of protein, mothproof and moisture-proof measures should be taken into consideration in the preservation of leather clothing. In order to prevent moths, you must clean them before collecting, fully dry them in the sun, and completely cool them.

★ All leather garments shall be protected from moisture, otherwise once damp and mildewed, the leather garment will lose its luster and affect its fastness. If the leather coat is stained with rain, immediately use a towel or clean cloth to absorb water, and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry. Do not expose to the sun or bake, otherwise the leather coat will become hard or shrink.

★ Treatment method for damp and mildew of the leather coat: use a brush and a clean cloth to clean the mildewed part, and then use a little leather oil to evenly wipe it (it is not suitable to grind the surface and sand). Before wiping, try to wipe the leather coat at the less obvious part, or use light alkaline water to wipe it, and then use a dry towel to wipe it clean. If there is oil penetration or discoloration, stop using it immediately if the original color cannot be restored, After wiping, hang the coat hanger in a cool and ventilated place for about 24 hours, and then wipe the residual leather oil on the surface of the leather coat with a clean cloth. For leather clothes stored for a long time in the changing seasons, you can use a towel dipped in 4% concentration of high grade soap concentrated liquid to gently wipe once, and then dip in clean water to gently wipe again, and dry in the air to prevent mildew. And it should be hung, not folded and stored, and not pressed under other clothes.

★ When wearing leather clothes, pay attention to protecting the leather surface to prevent it from being scratched by hard objects or sharp objects, and prevent oil stains on the leather clothes. In case of oil stains, the smooth skin can be treated with a dry rag or a soft brush in time, or it can be lightly wiped with a solution of ammonia, alcohol and water (1:2:30). If the oil stains cannot be removed at one time, repeat this method several times; For sanding, buffing skin and buffing double faced fur coats, a melon cloth (used, avoid using new) or an eraser can be used to wipe the stains. If the stains cannot be completely wiped clean, please send them to a special leather dry cleaner for treatment. Do not wipe them violently to avoid skin damage and fading. It is strictly prohibited to use leather oil or other chemicals for treatment.

★ The leather clothes should be crease proof and crack proof, and folding and heavy pressure should be avoided as far as possible during collection. leather clothing In case of wrinkles, a non steam iron (not a steam iron) can be used. Put a piece of silk or cotton lining on the leather coat. The temperature of the iron should be controlled at 40~50 ℃ and should not be too high. When ironing, the iron should move back and forth gently and continuously; Immediately after scalding clothes Pick it up, straighten the wrinkles, and blow light wind at the mouth at the same time to cool it quickly. Do not allow the iron to contact the leather surface directly.

★ Keep clean and dry leather clothes without insect repellent. However, it is not suitable to use plastic bags for sealed storage, especially in humid places. It can be stored on clean old single clothes or cloth covers. In this way, the leather can absorb and release water normally under different environmental conditions.

★ When the weather is fine, the leather coat can be placed in the shade for ventilation (to avoid direct sunlight), dried and cooled before collection.

★ Emulsion fatliquoring and coloring care are mostly used for smooth skin cleaning. Coloring care is mainly based on the different color requirements of the leather surface, to carry out uniform coloring care on the leather coat, cover the slight disability and some stains that cannot be removed, and make the coating bright, uniform and delicate.

★ The glossy leather is a special kind of leather. During the cleaning process, only colorless oil can be applied instead of color supplement, so if there is stain on the glossy leather itself, it cannot be covered after being oiled, and if there is oil stain, it will also leave a faint impression after being treated.

★ Some high-grade leather clothes, such as ground and sanded leather, ground and double-sided wool, should be handled with special care because they are easy to absorb dirt and easy to dye and fade during care.

1. When the leather coat is still relatively new after being worn for a year, it can be wiped with a semi wet towel, dried in the wind (avoid strong sun exposure), stored in the shade, painted with special leather care oil on the leather coat surface for 3-4 hours, wiped with a soft cloth, dried in the wind, and stored in a cabinet (dry, not wet), then taken out for blowing, Avoid getting wet.

2. Wipe the leather coat with warm wet soft cloth when taking it out for wear the next year, dry it with the wind, coat it with leather care oil, and then use a 300W electric iron pad plain white cloth If you iron it, the leather coat will remain the same.

3. Don't be afraid of mildew, and dry it with warm water. This is mainly due to the gradual disappearance of the mildew proof effect of leather during kneading or due to wet weather, which will not have a major impact on leather.

4. After three to five years, if the leather clothes begin to show signs of aging or the main parts become discolored and fluffy after friction, they can be sent to a professional leather dry cleaner for decontamination, polishing and maintenance.