Is it possible and how to wash a leather jacket by hand and in a typewriter?

Leather is a capricious and difficult material for both wearing and washing. Scratches, traces of stains, clamps and defects are always visible on it.

therefore wash a jacket it is necessary in a special way, trying not to damage the material, so as not to spoil the appearance and functional characteristics.

In this article we will tell you if and how to wash a leather jacket in a washing machine and by hand.

Washing rules at home

Before you go to wash, you need to carefully examine the clothes for:

• tags,
• pointers,
• logos.

It may contain helpful information or instructions for caring for the product.

You do not need to try to squeeze the jacket, thereby leaving many bends and cracks on it, since the material is rather fragile, and such deformation will definitely damage the structure.

Better to treat a small area of ​​skin before moving on to a full cleaning... It is advisable to do this either on the sleeve in the wrist area, or on the collar, where it is least visible.

By hands

First, check the jacket for color washout. To do this, it is enough to run a damp cloth or napkin over any area.

Hand wash steps:

1. Check all pockets, remove all items from them so that nothing interferes with work.
2. Pour warm water into a container (wide basin or bath).
3. Add detergent (delicate) and stir in water.
4. Immerse the product and let it absorb the solution. Will take about 10 minutes.
5. A soft sponge is required for processing. With its help, it is necessary to lightly rub the places with obvious signs of dirt, others go through with a light pressure of the sponge.
6. After that, it is necessary to remove moisture from the wardrobe item. To do this, the thing is taken out to the front side. You need to hold it in your hands or hang it on a hanger until the water drains, or it is slightly pressed on, even swinging is possible.
7. The water is changed to clean water. It is necessary to rinse the jacket in the new waters so many times that the soap is completely gone.
8. After washing, you need to hang the leather product on a hanger and let the excess liquid flow out.
9. Then put it in a terry towel so that it additionally absorbs water.
10. Done.

Drying time may vary and may take up to 2 days... It should also be noted that dry wash is preferable for light soiling:

• moisten a soft cloth with soapy water;
• squeeze out;
• wipe the necessary areas;
• wash off with a slightly damp cloth, preferably soft;
• wipe with dry material that would absorb well.

In a washing machine

Leather clothing manufacturers warn shoppers that the jacket may shrink (or stretch) or lose its appearance after washing.

Natural fabric will crack - this is one of the negative consequences of machine processing, and artificial fabric can peel off.

If, nevertheless, it is decided to resort to this method, then you need to set up the delicate mode... The water temperature should be 15 degrees Celsius. Before that, you must fasten all the buttons and locks.

You can use regular laundry detergent as a detergent, but use a liquid detergent to avoid streaks and stains.

Stages:

1. Take everything out of your pockets.
2. Set the mode "wool", "delicate" or "hand wash".
3. If push-ups are planned (which is not recommended), then the revolutions should be no more than 400.
4. Add chemical.
5. As soon as the machine completes the process, do not take out the leather jacket, it is better to leave it for a while so that the excess water is glass.

Removing stains

Contamination is not always large-scale or complete... Most often these are:

• just divorces,
• small spots,

which can be removed with some tricks.

Toothpaste

Using a little toothpaste and a cotton pad or any soft material to which the agent will be applied, you need to wipe the area of ​​contamination.

Nail polish remover

Using this method only suitable for fair skin.

• Apply liquid to a swab and use it to lightly wipe the area of ​​contamination.
• Then wash off the liquid with plain water.

The method has worked well for removing traces from a ballpoint pen.

Soda or cornstarch

Ideal for removing oil or grease stains.

1. It is necessary to spray these products.
2. Leave overnight and remove residues in the morning.
3. The soda should be washed off carefully and several times.

Rubbing alcohol

Excellent mold remover... To remove the stain you need:

• make a solution in a 1 to 1 ratio: distilled water and rubbing alcohol,
• lubricate the damaged area,
• wipe with clean water and dry.

Professional remedies

In addition to folk methods, there are special products that will delicately remove dirt from the skin:

1. Skora.
2. Leather Cleaner.
3. Leather Stain Remover.
4. Spray for removing stains Sir Asprins.

How to remove the smell of smoke?

There are several simple but effective methods:

1. Vinegar... Mix equal amounts of water and vinegar. Using a soft cloth moistened with this solution, it is necessary to treat the surface, but do not rub or moisten.
2. Coffee grounds... She needs to fill a piece of gauze or an old nylon stocking and put it in her pocket. The coffee will absorb smoky odors on your clothes.
3. Airing... It is enough to take the item to fresh air.

You can repeat these methods until the unpleasant smell from cigarettes disappears.

Recovery after the procedure

Most often, after washing, the previous shine disappears, which made the leather product new. There are simple but effective recipes for solving this problem:

1. Candle wax. If the jacket needs to add a shade of shine or overflow, then wax is ideal.It is enough to melt a candle and apply a little to the right places of leather or substitute clothing.
2. Glycerol. You need to rub in places with a faded shade. It is absorbed quickly, about an hour or a little more. Glycerin will also add a little softness to the garment.

How to clean a light item?

It is best not to machine wash a light-colored leather jacket, but dry it with folk remedies.

For these purposes, they most often use:

• milk;
• lemon juice;
• soap solution;
• eraser.

There is only one recipe for use: apply on the stain and after 20-30 minutes rinse with a wet cloth.

How to wash the lining?

Dust and dirt can accumulate not only on the outside, but also on the inside, so it is necessary to wash the lining.

1. Separately... If the lining is removed, then everything is quite simple: according to the material, treat it with powder or other means and rinse.
2. Together... It is important not to wet the skin so that it does not shed. You can clean the lining with a solution of soapy water. After 5-10 minutes, wipe with a dry and soft towel to remove moisture. Dry on a coat hanger.

Drying rules

There are several rules:

1. Do not expose your skin to strong heat, that is, leave it near fireplaces or stoves.
2. When using a hair dryer, the air must be cold.
3. Do not leave in direct sunlight.
4. You can dry a leather jacket only in an upright position.
5. Best to dry in a well-ventilated place.

Useful video

How to clean a leather jacket, the video tells:

Conclusion

Washing a leather jacket is quite difficult, so it is better to use a dry wash, cleaning only the dirty spots.

At the very beginning, pay attention to the special instructions on the product labels. It is they who will tell you how to wash correctly and what are the restrictions. If the product is too expensive, contact a dry cleaner.