10 Ultimative TIpps für die Lederpflege
Deep pore cleansing, more elasticity and intensive moisturizing care - do you think these words are about the latest anti-aging care for your skin? Not quite. But you're not that far off the mark. Because just like our skin, our leather products also need regular, intensive cleansing and care to stay beautiful, firm and as good as new for a long time. No wonder, because high-quality genuine leather is made from animal skin and therefore the needs of the leather are quite similar to those of our skin.
Why should I clean and care for my leather bags, cases and wallets?
It is better to be safe than sorry: This also applies to the care of your
Leather products. Leather that is regularly cleaned and pampered with intensive care retains its soft, smooth surface for longer. You prevent the material from drying out and becoming brittle and cracked. You should pay particular attention to your favorite leather products, because you probably hold them in your hands every day and they are exposed to harmful environmental influences such as dirt, moisture and UV radiation every day. To prevent the leather from aging prematurely, you should clean, care for and waterproof it again and again. This will preserve the appearance and feel of the leather and you will be able to enjoy your bag or wallet for a long time. That sounds complicated? It doesn't have to be. With a simple care routine, you can give your high-quality leather products a radiant appearance for years. Leather care is very easy.
We reveal the 10 ultimate tips for your leather care
1. Clean gently
Always clean your leather with a soft sponge or cloth. Coarser tools will roughen the leather and cause long-term damage to the surface.
2. Avoid water stains
When cleaning, make sure to wet the leather evenly. Moisture can alter the leather and cause water stains that will remain visible even after drying.
3. Working with filling material
To stabilize the material of your bag or purse, you can work with filling material such as cardboard. This makes the surface easier to work with and allows you to get over the corners more easily.
4. Don't let yourself be unsettled
The surface of the leather can change dramatically when wet, but don't worry! After drying, it will be at least as beautiful as before.
5. Protect embossings
Have you treated yourself to a very special leather product and had it personalized with an embossing? To ensure that the embossing is not altered by water, soap and pressure, you should not go over it too intensively with the sponge. It is best to just dab the area around the embossing carefully with a damp cloth or sponge.
6. No inhibitions about the time required
You don't want to go without using your favorite bag for that long? No problem! Leather is a natural product that dries very quickly. Cleaning doesn't take much time and the leather product is usually ready for use again after just 24 hours.
7. Remove soap residue
You should always use a special leather soap to clean the leather. To ensure that no soap residue remains after drying, simply wipe it away with a clean cloth after cleaning.
8. Use colorless cleaning and care products
With this tip, we are thinking especially of the fine clothes you combine with your bag. Colored care products can come off and lead to unsightly discoloration on your skin and hands. It is therefore better to use colorless products.
9. Never use shoe polish
Be careful, it's greasy! Shoe polish is not suitable for the care of bags and purses, as the cream forms a sticky film over the leather. This protects the shoes from dirt and moisture, but gives the leather a greasy feel and can contaminate your clothes.
10. Consider the type of leather
Just as different skin types require special care, different types of leather also need to be treated differently. Be sure to pay attention to what kind of leather your beloved product is made of and find out in advance about the best leather care and suitable products.
These ten simple tips provide the perfect basis for caring for and cleaning your leather products. Give your leather favourites a long life, because with the right care they will stay beautiful for a long time.
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