The best way to clean a leather coat is to have it done by a professional. This is too expensive to do regularly, and too much of the process can alter the leather's appearance. Drycleaners often send their leather items out to another location, so giving up your coat for a week in the middle of winter is definitely an inconvenience. To care for your leather coats in winter, and keep them looking good between professional cleanings, follow these simple steps.
Things You’ll Need:
- Clear, flat workspace
- Old sheet or plastic tablecloth
- Sturdy coat hanger
- Leather cleaner
- Leather protector spray
- Clean white cloths
- Vinegar
Following by:-
Take coat outside and brush off any loose dirt or salt.
Inside, cover floor area or table top with a clean, old sheet or plastic tablecloth. You want to protect other items from the cleaning and spray solutions.
Using a soft, clean white cloth, apply cleaning solution to any soiled areas. Rub gently to remove spots or stains. See Tips Section.
Apply cleaning solution to the rest of the coat evenly, working in one section at a time.
Hang coat in a doorway or on a coat hook where no other item will touch the leather.
Return coat to workspace. Use a fresh white cloth to buff coat until leather has a soft rich glow.
Lay coat flat, with sleeves outstretched.
Spray leather coat with protective solution, holding can 6-8 inches from the surface and applying evenly.
Allow to dry at least one hour at room temperature.
Flip coat over and redo steps 9-10.
The leather protector seals the leather against water and dirt. If worn in heavy rain or snow, quickly dry coat with a soft cloth before hanging in the closet.
Remove dirt or salt as it happens. Salt smudges should brush right off. If necessary, use a slightly damp cloth. For tough salt stains, apply a half water, half vinegar solution with a soft white cloth. When dry, reclean with leather solution.
Hang leather coats in a temperature-controlled environment, and out of direct sunlight. Extreme conditions can cause leather to fade, dry and crack.
Use a sturdy coat hanger that allows the coat to hang in its proper shape. Too small or flimsy hangers can cause the leather to stretch or get hanger bulges at the shoulders.
Reclean and spray the coat at least once or twice more during the season. For quick touch-ups, focus cleaning the neck and sleeve areas, which get the most contact with dirt, dust, skin oils and make-up.
Thick or faux fur linings can be cleaned with a gentle upholstery cleaner. Follow manufacturer's instructions for fabric recommendations and application. Use fabric refresher spray to remove smoke odors from coat linings.
Professionally clean your leather coat in the summer months when you won't need it.
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