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| − | The cleaning of [[leather clothing]] can be done by a specialized dry cleaning company or at home. | + | The cleaning of [[leather clothing]] can be done either by a specialized dry cleaning company or at home. |
| − | Soiling caused by sweat or normal dirt on specific areas can lead to customers | + | Soiling caused by sweat or normal dirt on specific areas can lead to customers seeking specialist help. "Grease and sweat marks on the collar" or soiled sleeve cuffs are typical on leather clothing. Occasionally, leather clothing may require localised cleaning to combat [[Colour fastness - Light fastness of leather|fading]]. In such cases, it is not a "cleaning" in the classical sense, but specialized leather cleaners can also be used to carry out [[Leather repair|colouring work]]. |
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Revision as of 14:47, 10 April 2017
Washing and dry cleaning leather
The cleaning of leather clothing can be done either by a specialized dry cleaning company or at home.
Soiling caused by sweat or normal dirt on specific areas can lead to customers seeking specialist help. "Grease and sweat marks on the collar" or soiled sleeve cuffs are typical on leather clothing. Occasionally, leather clothing may require localised cleaning to combat fading. In such cases, it is not a "cleaning" in the classical sense, but specialized leather cleaners can also be used to carry out colouring work.
Fat-stained collar of a jacket. - Faded goat suede.
In leather clothing, cleaning and washing instructions are usually labelled. However, they are always very general and do not address the specific treatment for the specific type of leather.
Typical care label.
There are various methods for the cleaning of leather
- Wiping with a damp cloth and leather cleaner
- Brushing or careful sanding (suede and nubuck
- Dry cleaning company
- Washing at home
Leather has no basic problem when it gets wet.
Normal textile clothing detergents do not contain oils and dry the leather too much with each wash.
Washing leather clothing with a special leather detergent.
Additional information
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