How to clean leather jackets of different colors at home

How to get rid of scuffs on the collar

The collar always gets dirty quickly, but it is not necessary to dry-clean the product; you can clean the collar of your leather jacket yourself.

The collar gets dirty quickly due to sebum and sweat

Spread out the collar and gently clean it in several steps: wipe off the dirt with a cotton pad dipped in alcohol, and then rub with lemon juice. At the end of the procedure, lubricate the collar with glycerin and polish with a dry cloth.

To clean your collar less often, wear a scarf or neckerchief

• Alcohol. It helps to well get rid of traces of grease in the collar and put it in order. The product should be laid out on a horizontal surface so that the treated area is easily accessible. Then soak a cotton pad in alcohol and wipe a difficult place with it with gentle movements. It is impossible to act aggressively, this can damage the fragile material. Next, wipe the cleaned area with lemon juice or orange peel.
• Glycerol. Helps to soften rough skin on the collar, can be applied after alcohol treatment.

After processing, the product is straightened and placed on a hanger for several hours, its appearance will be transformed.

Baking soda

When doing the work, do not use large mechanical forces, since soda is an abrasive powder, and if you handle it carelessly, you will have to remove scratches as well.

Ammonia and salt

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of ammonia and salt (preferably shallow) in water. In the resulting composition, moisten a foam sponge and remove dirt. Then rinse the treated area with water.

Combine an equal number of components and clean the contaminated areas on the jacket with the resulting solution. Remember that these substances are quite corrosive and rinse the material thoroughly after cleaning.

Onion

Cut a small onion in half and rub the collar with a slice. This method allows you to quickly cope with the problem of contamination, however, after such treatment, the jacket will need to be well ventilated in the fresh air.

Soap solution

Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol and wipe the dirty areas. Then treat this area with lemon juice (you can use a citrus wedge).

When the skin is cleansed, apply glycerin to the collar. This will soften the material and reduce the risk of cracking.

Gasoline or turpentine

Such cleaning is only possible in the case of stubborn dirt. Wipe the collar with gasoline or turpentine, and then rinse the material well, and send the thing to ventilate in fresh air.

Folk cleaning methods

If for some reason the above method does not suit you, then you can resort to other folk methods of cleaning leather things.

Rubbing with onion juice

Cut the onion in half and take one part. Wipe the oily areas using firm pressure on the vegetable. Onion juice is safe for the skin, but effective in treating shiny areas. Therefore, you can safely use this method regularly.

The specific pungent smell of onions can be removed with a soapy solution. Dampen a small cotton cloth in it and rub the entire surface of the garment. After that, lubricate it with cream and wait until the composition is absorbed into the material.

Egg white processing

One egg will be enough to remove several stains. If the whole jacket turned out to be dirty, then use the protein of 2-3 eggs:

1. Whisk them until smooth and apply evenly to the surface of the garment with a sponge.
2. Leave the mixture for 3-5 minutes, then remove it with a damp cloth.

This method is considered sparing for the material, therefore it is allowed to apply the mixture several times in a row until the dirt is removed.

Purification with hydrogen peroxide

It should be noted that this method is only suitable for cleaning a white leather jacket, as well as products of light shades. On dark clothes, the solution will leave mixed streaks, which will lead to their deterioration.

Soak a cotton ball or dry napkin in peroxide and go over the greasy stains. You do not need to rinse off the solution.

Cleaning with dishwashing liquid

A dish detergent will help get rid of greasy stains. It contains components that remove greasy dirt from any surfaces:

1. Apply a few drops of detergent to a cotton pad or sponge and rub the shiny areas on the collar, sleeves and pockets.
2. If the stains are old, leave the soapy water on the jacket for 10 minutes.
3. Then wash it off with a damp cloth.
4. Since any soap composition contains alkali, which dries out the material, lubricate your clothes with a nourishing cream after the procedure.
5. Hang it on a hanger and wait for the product to absorb.

Algorithm: how to clean a leather jacket from dirt without a washing machine.

1. Prepare a soapy solution using warm water. 2. Place the garment on a firm surface. 3. Soak a sponge (rag) with a soft texture in a watery substance and begin to pass over the material with gentle movements. Clean the leather first, then proceed with the lining. Squeeze the sponge firmly so that no excess moisture remains on the garment.

Cleaning a leather jacket without a washing machine

4. Cleaning method - in stripes. Repeat the manipulation 2-3 times. 5. Change the water once 6. A final treatment will help remove any remaining cleaning powder to prevent streaks after washing. If abused with water, deformation will occur during drying.

7. Place the element clothes on the hanger and leave dry in the room. Do not wear the product when it is wet, otherwise it will stretch. Conversely, you can wear leather shoes in this way.

Drying a leather jacket

8. How to clean the lining of a leather jacket? Hang it on a coat hanger with the lining facing out. Take a soft brush, dilute the soapy water, and scrub the fabric. You can rip it off, but it will take extra time.

Rinse off powder or soap gently with running water to avoid touching your skin. If there are old stains on the lining, wipe them off with vinegar first.

You can even prepare two basins: put a soapy solution in one, and vinegar in the second.

Leather jacket lining

For thin and soft skin, if it is not very dirty, wet wipes will come in handy. Just wipe the local areas of contamination. The store offers an assortment of professional cosmetics.

How to iron a leather jacket

If you clean an impregnated leather jacket, this product will restore softness and shine to things, protect the color, which is important for dyed leather. It won't burn out in the sun

The impregnation is also used for cleaning artificial and now popular eco-leather.

If you want to iron the jacket, it is allowed, but in the "wool" mode and through cheesecloth folded in 3-5 layers. An option is to use an iron with a steam function.

1 Features of leather products

Clothing and upholstery made of fabric, in contrast to leather products, get dirty more often, but it is easier to care for them. Fabric clothes can be washed, but leather goods cannot. Leather clothing is more resistant to dirt and stains. But she needs care in order not to lose her appearance. Once a year, such things need a professional dry cleaning. Cleaning should be carried out periodically at home.

Before choosing a cleaning method and means, you need to determine from what material the thing is sewn. Modern technologies make it possible to create artificial materials that outwardly practically do not differ from natural leather.

Signs that allow you to determine that the product is made of genuine leather:

• Specific smell.
• The ability to absorb water. On the surface of the artificial material, water collects in a drop and rolls down, on a natural surface it is quickly absorbed.
• Combustion. Only artificial materials are subject to it.
• The seamy side of a natural product is suede, from leatherette - fabric or a pressed layer.
• Marking. A self-respecting manufacturer always applies the appropriate symbol.
• Warmly. The natural surface retains heat for a long time. Leatherette gives a cool feeling when touched.
• Elasticity. The skin is easily gathered into folds and just as easily returns to its original shape.

Do not use substances that contribute to its drying out to clean the skin: acetone, kerosene, solvents.

... specific pollution

Oily stains are not all that the skin is afraid of. There are a number of specific contaminants (eg from pen and blood) that need to be dealt with quickly. For example, caked blood from the skin is much more difficult to clean than fresh blood. What to do if there are no special store tools at hand?

• Ball pen. Mix rubbing alcohol and warmed glycerin (1: 1).
  Soak a cotton pad in the composition and work over the painted area. You can also put a pile of wet table salt on top of the ink squiggle. After two days, clean the area of ​​powder and wipe with a cloth dipped in turpentine.
• Saline stains. Dip a cotton swab in vinegar and treat the contaminated areas. A solution of laundry soap is also suitable (for a liter of water, 30 g of shavings).
• Blood. Treat with cold soapy water, moving from the edges to the center. The enemy of this kind of "blot" is hydrogen peroxide. However, this substance may discolor the product, so test it first. Bloody stains can also be removed by aspirin. Dissolve one tablet in a glass (250 ml) of water.

How to care for a leather jacket with folk remedies

To keep the skin longer and not become covered with cracks, it is necessary to soften it, especially in cases where you use soap or washing powder to clean the surface. These substances are excellent at removing dust and dirt, but they dry out the material, making it fragile and inelastic.

To soften the skin, you can use the following products that can be found in every housewife. They must be applied after cleaning the jacket from dust and dirt with a damp sponge or soft cloth. You can apply the formulations when the skin is dry.

Ammonium and glycerin

Treat the leather jacket with a cotton swab dipped in ammonia, this will help remove excess fat from the skin, which you cannot always remove by wiping the material with a sponge.

When the caustic substance has evaporated and the surface is dry again, apply glycerin to the skin. In order for the product to be evenly distributed over the material and to be absorbed faster, preheat it in a water bath.

Castor oil and egg white emollient

Whisk the white of one egg into a firm foam and add 50 ml of castor oil. Stir the composition to get a homogeneous mass, and treat the leather jacket with foam rubber dipped in a homemade "softener".

Soap solution with fish oil and ammonia

Grind ½ bar of laundry soap on a grater and dissolve the shavings in a liter of hot water. When the composition becomes homogeneous, pour in a teaspoon of fish oil and 3 tablespoons of ammonia. Stir the solution again, and with a cotton swab in it, spread the emollient evenly over the jacket.

Butter and ammonia

Mix equal parts warm water and butter, then dilute with ammonia. Amount of ammonia should be three times less than oil and water.

Bring the composition to a homogeneous state, stirring constantly, and then apply it to the skin with a cotton swab or disc.

What types of genuine leather jackets are made of

So that you do not have to deal with cleaning leather items that have settled in your wardrobe too often, take care of cleaning them in advance. For safe use of various cleaning products at home, you should take into account the type of animal from whose skin the product is sewn:

• bovine or buffalo skin is considered the most durable, but things made of this type of material are expensive;
• pigskin is more often chosen for outerwear, clothes are much cheaper, but their service life is much shorter;
• lambs' skin is of higher quality than pork; products made of soft material are easier to cut and sew;
• clothes made of goat skin are pleasantly soft and dense enough;
• horse leather products will last the longest, but they have the highest price.

Constant or frequent wearing of your favorite thing leads to the fact that the appearance of the leather cloth loses its attractiveness due to the appearance of stains and grease in some places. The easiest way is to entrust your favorite thing to dry cleaning masters, but in the conditions of modern life, the services of professionals are not affordable for everyone. If you are not going to take your leather jacket to dry cleaning, it will be useful to find out how you can quickly and effectively clean it at home so that you look stylish and beautiful in your favorite clothes, and the product itself lasts a long time.

Get rid of stains

Attention!

It is undesirable to immediately put on a freshly cleaned jacket. The thing can stretch out.

Wet wipes should not be used for cleaning light dirt. They contain alcohol, which degreases the surface. The product will lose its shine and become dull.

For greasy dirt, a mixture of turpentine and talc is used. Using a cotton swab, the agent is applied to the desired area. Glass with a load is placed on top to press down. After drying, it is cleaned with a soft brush and wiped with a damp cloth.

Recommended

Laundry soap is a good remedy. It is necessary to lightly lather the area with a greasy stain. Walk on top with a damp sponge and rinse thoroughly with water. The brush should not be used as it could damage the material.

If the grease stain is old, then it can be cleaned with a soapy solution with ammonia (a few drops).

• alcohol;
• petrol;
• acetone;
• liquid dish soap;
• light solvents (white spirit).

The procedure is simple - a cotton pad must be moistened with the selected composition and walk over the greasy spot.

Manufacturers also produce special products for cleaning leather material. They remove dirt as much as possible without causing harm. Among them are such products as: Leather Ultra Clean, Kozhanka, Beaute Cuir, etc.

When used, the composition is sprayed onto the surface and treated with a sponge. At the end, the remnants are cleaned off with a dry soft cloth.

Home Ways

Many jackets you just bought are rough and uncomfortable: they interfere with body movement, your hands are shackled, the collar chafes your neck.

What does each person do with tight shoes? That's right, wears out. So the jacket can be "spread":

1. Watching TV at home will help make the jacket more comfortable: just put the thing under a blanket or even under a pillow, sit on it for an hour and a half or two, enjoying watching your favorite movie.
2. Dancing on a jacket: put the thing on a clean floor, cover it with a thin cotton cloth and dance on it with bare feet. The method is also called the "winemaker's method", because from the outside it looks like squeezing juice from grapes.

Certainly, "chemical methods" is too loud a name. You can only use substances that do not destroy the structure of the thing and help soften it. These include:

1. Mink oil. In stages it looks like this: the jacket must be heated to open the pores of the skin. This can be done by putting the thing on the battery for 5-10 minutes. Then gently spread the mink oil evenly over the entire surface with a cotton swab.Leave the oil for eight hours, and preferably overnight. Remove the rest with a piece of gauze.
2. Castor oil. The method of application is the same as in the first embodiment. You should not use ordinary vegetable oil: the thing may deteriorate, and the skin may become even rougher.
3. Petrolatum. The method of application is the same as with mink and castor oils.
4. Plain lemon or orange. These fruits contain fruit acids, which are mild and soften. It is necessary to squeeze out the citrus juice, dilute in the ratio "one part of water and two parts of juice", treat the entire surface of the jacket with a cotton swab, leave to dry for two hours, then repeat the rubbing, let it soak, wash off the remains. But you should be extremely careful: lemon can discolor the jacket, not much, but the thing will lose its brightness.
5. Egg whites. Two or three egg whites will soften the jacket perfectly. But the amount of protein can be increased depending on the size. The egg whites are whipped into a soft foam. Then apply with a napkin to the entire surface. Leave to dry for about five to six hours. Then all residues are removed with a damp cloth or simply moistened with gauze.

Household chemicals

If natural remedies do not help, you can try household chemicals. The following methods can help improve the quality of your leather jacket:

1. Shoe cream and baby cream. Here the thing can be left unheated. Mix shoe polish, preferably colorless, with baby cream in a 1: 1 ratio until smooth. Then, with a cotton pad, spread evenly over the entire surface. Leave the jacket overnight to absorb, remove the rest of the mixture with clean gauze in the morning. Shoe polish should be of high quality, contain wax. You should not spare money to buy and baby cream. It should be dense and greasy in texture.
2. Using an air conditioner. You can use either a purchased product or prepare it yourself. Before applying a commercially available fabric softener, clean the jacket of external contaminants. Then treat the item with a leather conditioner and leave for one to two hours. Wash off the remains with a damp cloth. If the conditioner does not contain wax and oils, you can prepare it yourself: mix conditioner, propolis and castor oil in a ratio of 2: 1: 1, then apply to the item.

1 Leather care

A leather item needs regular and proper care. With a careful attitude to the jacket, dirt from the leather will be removed as it appears, so the need to clean things from stubborn stains may not arise at all. The rules for caring for a leather product are as follows:

1. 1. Regularly wipe the entire surface with a soft foam sponge. In no case should you use sponges with hard abrasives (metal and with scotch-bright) - they can irreversibly damage your leather jacket.
2. 2. Timely dry the item after it gets wet. Do not allow a wet jacket to be crumpled or closed in an airtight cabinet. After getting into the rain, wipe the thing with a napkin to remove excess water. Then it should be straightened and hung on a trempel in a ventilated place until it dries completely.
3. 3. Leather goods at home must be hung on a ram and do not allow other clothes to be placed on top of the jacket on the same hanger, otherwise the jacket may wrinkle. With prolonged storage in a crumpled form, characteristic kinks may appear on the leather item, which will be difficult to get rid of. Therefore, even at the end of the season, it is undesirable to fold the jacket and store it in a bag - it is better to leave it hanging on a trempel, placing it in a special cover for clothes.
4. 4. Things made of genuine leather, as a rule, cannot be washed either in a typewriter or by hand. This prohibition is based on the fact that the material can stretch and be damaged, especially in the spinning mode. Some manufacturers of leatherette jackets still allow delicate washing in a machine at a certain temperature, so before any manipulations with outerwear, be sure to read the information on the label.
5. 5. It is necessary to regularly treat leather products with special compounds. Natural leather is prone to aging - over time it dulls, dries up, cracks appear on the surface. To prevent this process, various impregnating compounds have been invented that soften the product and restore the original shine of the leather item. For example, Leather Star, a conditioner cleaner for leather, is designed specifically for the care of leather surfaces. The use of such a composition makes the leather jacket impervious to water and oil. The emulsion developed for the care of leather products - ProtectLeatherCare has similar properties. Processing the leather with such a composition gives the material softness and elasticity. At the same time, the protective properties of the skin increase - it becomes more resistant to fading, abrasion and cracking.

Cleaning white and fair skin

How to clean a light-colored leather jacket at home and not leave dark streaks on it? The process must be approached carefully. It is forbidden to use coloring substances and products such as coffee grounds, orange peel

Lemon is allowed, but only in the form of juice. The zest can also leave colored spots.

Bleach is often used to clean a white leather jacket at home. This product is great for removing food marks, greasy stains, salt stains and dust. Lemon juice can be used as a whitening agent, but it is better to buy a special solvent designed for a specific skin type.

You can quickly and effectively clean a white leather jacket at home in the following ways:

• a gruel of soda and water applied to the stain and left to dry completely (helps with greasy stains);
• turpentine and talc, mixed in equal proportions (suitable for any contamination);
• a mixture of milk and egg yolk (refreshes, adds shine, hides scuffs).

But just a light leather jacket at home cannot be cleaned from dirt with bleach. If even the weakest, pastel color is present, the preparation can partially remove it, leaving unsightly white spots. Therefore, beige, lemon and other lightly colored leather goods are best cleaned with lemon juice and soapy water.

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How do I remove ink from a leather jacket?

The ink on a leather jacket will not be liked by anyone. There is an opinion that it is almost impossible to remove such stains and a thing damaged in this way must be disposed of. Indeed, it is not very easy to withdraw ink, however, it is possible. To save your leather jacket, try one of the following options:

• A fresh stain will help remove liquid that contains alcohol. Take a sponge, moisten the product and use it to remove the ink. This method is harmless and suitable for any skin. The only requirement for this method is to act quickly, before the stain has dried and the ink has penetrated deep into the fabric.
• For this method, we need a little detergent, literally a drop (do not use too much, as the solution will turn out to be very soapy), water and salt. So, mix the indicated products in such proportions so that you end up with a mushy mixture. Spread this mixture over the stain and let it dry. After that, use a brush to remove the remains of the product and wipe the area with a damp cloth.

Removing ink from a jacket

• You can try to get rid of the ink with tape. To do this, estimate the size of the spot and cut a piece of duct tape that matches the size.Gently glue it onto the ink and run your hand over it a couple of times. After that, slowly remove the tape, and remove its remnants with an eraser.
• Also, nail polish remover, which does not contain acetone, helps to fight ink. Take the product, moisten a sponge with it, and then wipe the problem area with this sponge. You will see ink streaks on your skin, take a clean, not hard cloth and remove these streaks.
• A solution of alcohol with a 10% concentration will also help get rid of such stains. We moisten a cloth or cotton wool in the product and remove stains with it. We gently wipe the place where the ink was with a damp cloth, and then dry it.

Caring for a leather jacket at home

Caring for the genuine leather of a jacket is a simple process. From the information on the tag it will be clear whether the product can be washed at home, whether it is allowed to iron wrinkled places. In order for a leather item to retain its original appearance longer, it is enough to follow simple rules:

• The leather jacket should be hung on a wide plastic hanger of a suitable size.
• When stored for a long time in a closet, the skin must breathe, sometimes a cover made of natural material is put on top.
• Conditioner should be applied to the skin once a week. A special product maintains the natural skin of the product in a moist state, does not allow it to become coarse.
• After rain, white streaks may appear on the surface of dark skin. They can be easily removed with a damp cloth, then the surface is treated with a leather spray.

After treatment with special means, the skin becomes less dirty, all impurities are removed much easier.

Leather clothing is not designed to be worn in rainy weather. If you do happen to get caught in the pouring rain, the jacket should be properly dried. First, the product should be laid out on a horizontal surface and a terry towel should be put inside, it will absorb water. After removing moisture from the inner surface, the jacket is dried on a hanger in a well-ventilated area, away from heat sources.

Jacket care

Thinking about whether a leather jacket is cleaned after being soiled? Definitely! However, this should not be done every day, but only from time to time and only in those places where it is most noticeable.

If you notice that sleeves, zippers, pockets, or buttons don't look as good as you'd like, it's worth cleaning them up properly. To do this, it is usually sufficient to use a simple soap solution with a small addition of ammonia. For more serious contamination, you will have to use other methods.

That is, if there are no difficult dirt on the surface of the outerwear, then you can gently clean it with a regular cloth and soapy water. This will freshen up your jacket so you don't have to wash it all over. However, if the wardrobe item is very dirty, then you should resort to using more serious methods, which will be described in the following sections.

Cleaning dark gloves

Most often people buy leather accessories of dark color: from different shades of brown to black or dark blue. Or even dark red. They are more practical, more suitable for other things, and last even longer, because wear marks on them are less noticeable.

The cleaning of gloves is very dependent on their color. Dark products should not be treated with products that contain bleaching ingredients.

Soap

The easiest way to remove dirt from leather gloves is with a soapy solution:

1. Mix warm, not hot, water with shavings of soap, dishwashing gel or a little washing powder to make soapy water.
2. Put one glove on your left hand, and on your right hand that you will be cleaning, it is better to wear a protective nitrile work glove to protect the skin from the cleaner.
3. Lightly dampen a cotton ball, soft cloth or fiber cloth in the soapy water and wipe the surface with it.
4. Don't wet your dry goods too much.
5. Lay the leather items to dry horizontally, ideally on a towel, so that the water is absorbed immediately.

Vinegar + alcohol + water

This homemade method is great for cleaning visible dirt, and will also get rid of unpleasant odors if needed. Vinegar adds shine and odor reduction. The rubbing alcohol will remove dirt from your skin. Water will soften this seemingly "nuclear" composition.

Procedure:

Mix all ingredients equally.
Apply to the skin with a soft cloth or sponge in a circular motion.
Clean and see: if the stains are not gone, repeat the procedure.
Wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with clean water.
Dry away from batteries or sunlight - this is an important condition, its violation will provoke cracking of the skin.

Ammonia

A mixture of water and ammonia solution will help to relieve stubborn dust and abrasions on dark products:

1. Take a small plate or container.
2. Pour 100 ml of water into it and about 1/4 of this amount of ammonia (1 tbsp is enough).
3. Soak a soft cloth in the resulting solution.
4. Clean up the dirt.
5. Be sure to wipe your gloves off with clean water.

After such cleaning, it is better to dry the products directly on your hands, since due to processing with ammonia, they can decrease in size and become coarse.

After the items are dry, rub them with baby cream, castor oil, or any other emollient.

Gasoline + turpentine

The most radical way to help clean leather gloves from serious dirt is as follows:

1. Mix 1 part gasoline with 2 parts turpentine.
2. Soak a rag in the mixture and treat the leather surface.

Be prepared for a pungent strong odor. Don't worry, it will disappear over time, but we recommend doing such an aggressive cleaning at the end of the season, when you can forget about protecting your hands from the cold for several months.

Ways to clean your leather jacket at home

In order for a leather jacket to always look beautiful, it needs care from the moment of purchase. In the absence of heavy dirt, it should be regularly wiped with a damp cloth, this will help remove dust and other dirt.

Cleaning a leather jacket with soapy water You can wipe the leather of a jacket with a soapy solution, which is applied to the skin with a sponge and then washed off. A few drops of ammonia can be added to the soap solution. After finishing cleaning, the jacket should be well wiped with a dry cloth and hung on a hanger. In the process of cleaning, you need to avoid getting liquid on the inside of the thing, you also do not need to wet the skin too much, it can be deformed.

The following home remedies can help remove minor impurities and skin secretions:

• glycerol;
• lemon juice;
• water;
• foam sponge;
• alcohol.

Lemon juice should be mixed with a little water, add 1 teaspoon of alcohol. Soak a foam sponge in the prepared solution and wipe the problem areas of the skin. Take a dry cloth and wipe the wet areas well, then apply a small amount of glycerin to the jacket and wipe well. The whole jacket needs to be treated with glycerin, it will give it freshness and shine. Then hang the jacket on a large coat hanger and set it to dry. Dry your leather jacket at room temperature.

Result before and after cleaning the jacket When worn for a long time, abrasions appear on a leather jacket, which significantly spoil its appearance. In such cases, you can use a special colorless skin cream, or apply an orange peel to wipe the faded skin. Orange peel contains a large amount of essential oils that can easily restore shine to leather products.

We clean the light leather jacket carefully

We handle light-colored products as carefully as possible. Recall that a suede, velor, nubuck jacket is preliminarily subjected to dry cleaning using a special brush

Additionally, you can use an eraser, a crust of stale bread, a sponge.

Recall that a suede, velor, nubuck jacket is preliminarily subjected to dry cleaning using a special brush. Additionally, you can use an eraser, a crust of stale bread, a sponge.

You can try the above remedies. But it is imperative to test. Since incorrectly selected funds can leave a noticeable mark, which is difficult to neutralize later. It is better to use methods that are most suitable for light skin.

These include:

• soapy water with ammonia;
• brushing with tooth powder;
• using alcohol and vinegar;
• magnesium oxide, starch, aspirin;
• aviation gasoline.

Of the specific, cleaning methods at home can be distinguished:

Talc and turpentine

The most effective remedy for heavily soiled areas, stains will be the use of talc and turpentine. To do this, they are taken in equal shares, a slightly thick gruel is made, and the contaminated area is lubricated. Glass is put in this place and oppression, left until the time when the composition dries on the skin. Then clean with a dry sponge.

Milk cleaning jacket

Using a terry napkin, apply slightly warmed milk with a few drops of castor oil to the jacket. When the milk dries up, wipe the skin with a dry cloth. And brush over fluffy leather with a suede brush.

Onion peeling

We take only a white onion, cut and rub the dirty places until the onion darkens slightly. Then we wash off everything with a napkin, soaked in water and dry. Wait for the smell to dissipate, or walk over the surface with ammonia.

In the collar area

First of all, to keep the collar greasy as little as possible, you need to use scarves, scarves in cool weather. For cleansing the collar, use the ingredients you used for the greasy stains described above.

An effective way to clean a leather jacket in the collar area is:

• First, the dirt from the collar is removed with a swab moistened with alcohol.
• Then rub with lemon juice. An alternative to this can be orange peels.
• Then the surface of the collar is softened with glycerin.

In the event that there are fears that you might spoil the thing or leave traces of stains, use the services of professionals - take the jacket to the dry cleaner.

Let us recall some of the rules for handling leather goods:

1. Try to let things dry if they get wet. Do not hang them directly in a closed cabinet.
2. To prevent deformation of the product, do not hang it on hooks, but use a hanger.
3. Try to clean up stains immediately after they form.
4. Test the means with which you will clean the products.
5. In places of the greatest contact with the skin, try to use cushioning materials, accessories (scarves around the neck, removable pads in the armpit).
6. Use cosmetics for the care of leather things, conditioners, impregnations. Use the ones recommended for this type.

All this will provide the leather jacket with an attractive and updated look.