A leather down jacket is certainly a long-lasting and practical thing, but the question of cleaning it is quite acute, since the skin cannot be washed and it is generally not recommended to allow it to come in contact with water, otherwise it will simply deform and crack.
You will need
- - milk and turpentine;
- - lemon juice;
- - water with glycerin;
- - foam sponge or soft cloth;
- - Orange peel;
- - shampoo or other non-aggressive detergent.
Instruction manual
1
Any leather products, including down jackets, must be regularly cleaned. This will avoid more serious damage in the future. In this case, be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, which are indicated on the tags or labels of outerwear.
2
If you purchased a down jacket made of thin or soft skin, you can remove dirt from its surface using the following simple method: mix milk and turpentine in equal proportions and carefully treat the product with the mixture, leave for 10-15 minutes, then remove with a dry, clean cloth and apply a special colorless skin cream. The milk contains fats that soften the skin and give it elasticity.
3
If there are stains of a non-greasy nature (otherwise it is better to contact dry cleaning) on a leather jacket, use a soft, clean cloth or foam sponge moistened with a solution of shampoo or other non-aggressive detergent in advance.
4
Another effective method to clean the leather down jacket at home is lemon juice, with which you can not only eliminate dirty spots from the product, but also give it a special shine. Simply apply lemon juice to areas of the leather down jacket that require cleaning and rub lightly. The same tool will perfectly eliminate the smell of solvent or gasoline, if previously you tried to get rid of oil stains.
5
In the case when it is required not only to remove stains from the surface of the leather down jacket, but even to restore its material, try water with glycerin: carefully wipe the product with it. This will return the skin softness and attractive appearance.
6
In order to fight off an unpleasant odor and soften the skin, this method is also suitable: carefully wipe the leather down jacket with an orange peel. The essential oils that the latter contains will improve the condition of the skin and eliminate odors, and the presence of organic acid will help break down the dirt. But remember that this method has one significant drawback - sometimes from its application on white or very light leather products there are ugly stains.
7
As for drying a down jacket made of leather, there are certain nuances here: it is strictly forbidden to dry such things (if, for example, you have been exposed to snow or rain) on batteries, oil radiators or using fan heaters.
