Get Lusturous Leather Stuffs with Leather Cleaning

Posted by John Stay on March 15th, 2017

Are you afraid of spoiling your leather product as it is so much expensive and so hesitating to clean them on your own? Worrying about putting any cleaning products on it?

There are various leather cleaners available in the market. Even if the description of these cleaning products say it is specially formulated for leather but still the makers mention about warning on the back advising the consumer to first test the product on an unnoticeable area. This really scares off many people and so they become reluctant to use it. The truth is, if you do not clean them then you will fail to preserve the life of your costly stuff.

There are different kind of leathers available in the market. The type of cleaning is not same for all types. Each kind require different type of cleaning. So before you buy a cleaning product, you should first look to determine what type of leather you have and purchase accordingly. Having the right knowledge about your kind of leather that if it is finished or not is a must.

Example of finished furnitures are like your car and furniture leather whereas baseball glove is an example of unfinished leather. Some leather cleaners claim to be all-purpose whereas some other cleaners are more for specific purposes like automobile leather and vinyl cleaners, upholstery cleaners. Leather cleaning should not nerve wracking. Many times, when you purchase furniture, you will receive a package of various cleaners, like carpet cleaner, leather cleaner, and micro-fibre cleaner.

Don’t forget to purchase the leather conditioner along with cleaner as it is a vital step to apply the conditioner after cleaning. Find a conditioner having the proper pH balance. A good pH balanced conditioner act as stain repellent, water repellent, and protects your leather from UV rays.

You can also choose to use homemade cleaners for leather. For this you need to:
Slightly dampen a cloth with water and rub the surface.
Apply a very gentle soap.
Again clean the soap with the water damped cloth.

But these homemade cleaners should be used in addition to a professional cleaning.

The professionals give various recommendations for some specific stains in leather clothing and furniture. These include hairspray for ink stains, talcum powder or corn-starch for grease stains, and a vinegar solution for salt stains.

But before you use these tricks, it is always a wise decision to consult a professional in your area to remove such stains from your leather.

The professional cleaners can assist you in finding the right leather cleaning product. Sometimes they also suggest you to take your smaller leather items like purses or shoes to dry cleaner who is specialize in cleaning leather.