Leather is something strange and exquisite and if we take good care of it, it can last a lifetime. If you want your leather clothes, bags and shoes to last a long time, you need to take care of it properly. In this article, we will talk about the important points in the maintenance of leather clothes.
Keep the leather away from the sunlight
Sunlight and heat destroy the inner moisture of the leather and make it dry and brittle. When the internal moisture of the leather is lost, the possibility of peeling and cracking of the leather increases.
Don't let the shape of the leather change
Leather is very malleable. For this reason, if, for example, you fill a leather bag in such a way that its shape changes, it will not return to its original shape after emptying. So, if you want to leave the leather accessories in the closet for a while, fill the bag, shoes and leather boots with the right amount of newspaper. In addition, always make sure that you do not put more than the capacity of your bag in those accessories.
Keep the leather away from the tip.
Scratches created on leather cannot be repaired, so treat the incident before it happens and keep your leather goods and clothing away from sharp tools and equipment and uneven surfaces such as cement walls.
Waxed leather
To prevent leather from drying out and cracking, wax it at least once every 6 months. Leather wax should be colorless, greasy and oily. Liquid waxes only change the color of leather like ink.
Keep the leather in a cool dry place
Keep bags, shoes, belts and leather clothes in a closet away from the humidity of the air. If the air humidity is high, the leather will mold and die. Do not store leather goods and clothes in plastic bags. Cloth bags are a better option for storing leather. If you have to use a plastic bag, make lots of holes in the plastic with the tip of a knife so that air can pass through.
