Mar
02Easy Ways To Care For And Store Your Leatherwear
Tagged Under : caring, leather, storing
The way you care for your leatherwear will tell how long it’s going to be around for you to enjoy. You want your items to last as they never go out of fashion. And at the same time they cost you a fortune to get a hold of them! The following are ways to care for some common leatherwear.
Hang your leather jacket onto a wide, padded hanger. This will help maintain its form, as well as prevent creases. Never store it folded or rolled away. Before using it outside, try to apply a thin coating of protective wax. It’s practically for the exact same reason why women’s faces benefit from bb cream application.
Leather pants are naturally at risk for wear and tear. That’s why you should try to keep your pants from accidental liquid spills, especially those that leave stains. When it comes in contact with water, blot it with a dry towel or rag, and let dry naturally. Never hang your pants under the sun if you don’t wish for them to dry out, fade and crack prematurely.
Remove your leather watch when you sleep or take a bath so the strap could breathe. For daily cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Once a week, however, wipe the strap with a damp cloth and leave to air dry. Follow it with an application of beeswax or any available protective wax for such strap. Some opt for a few drops of olive oil, followed by a polishing using cloth or shoe buff.
Store your leather belts hanging, with the buckle attached to a hook. Never store them rolled tightly or folded. Clean it with a dry cloth regularly. Once in a while, wipe it off with a damp cloth, followed a dry one, then let air dry. When thoroughly dry, apply conditioner or beeswax to prevent cracking and renew its color and luster.
Perhaps no other leatherwear receives more wear and tear than your leather shoes. Before storing them, wipe off dust or dirt with a dry rag. Apply a layer of beeswax or shoe-shine polish to prevent them from drying out during storage. Beeswax will also provide them with much-needed waterproofing.
As with boots, it pays to know how to store them properly. For instance, your leather brown boots may develop creases or cracks with improper storing. Make sure you store them upright. Not horizontally, and definitely not with other items on top of it. Place water bottles, rolled up newspapers or any long cylindrical items inside them to make sure they stay upright.


