(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 12, 2013 ) San Jose, California -- Do You Make These 5 Mistakes With Leather?
Use petroleum or mineral oils to clean your leather
Do not remove dirt, mud, or other stains while they are fresh
Store your leather item in a plastic bag
Do not stuff your leather handbag or shoes with tissue or paper
When wet, dry your leather item with a hair dryer or put it next to the heater
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you just shorten the life of your leather item. If you care to extend the life of your valuable and expensive leather item, you have come to the right place.
Good leather is not cheap, in fact great leather shoes, handbags, jackets, belts, wallets, sofas are expensive. Beside the money aspect, finding a perfect pair of leather shoes, handbag or leather jacket takes a lot of time and effort. Because of that, it would just make sense to learn a few tips and tricks and spend a little bit of time to maintain those pieces so that they look good and keep you company as long as possible. In fact, leather doesn't wear out that easily, thus if you take the proper care, it will last for years and years and could be passed from one generation to another. In fact, one of our customers George, who got two leather jackets from his grandfather told us that he was so glad that he was able to restore them from drab to fab as they mean a lot to him. Let's take a look at the various steps in the leather maintenance process.
Cleaning
This step is only necessary if your leather item is heavily soiled or dirty. If your leather item has major stains, it's best to bring it to a professional leather cleaner instead of trying to do it yourself and risk of ruining your beloved leather item.
A quality clener should not leave any greasy residue behind. Why is that important? Because residue makes leather susceptible to bacteria and can break down the stitching of your item.
Conditioning
Use this occasionally. They contain fats and/or oils that help lubricate leather and replenish the suppleness but WATCH OUT for petroleum or mineral oils. While petroleum does help to soften the leather at first, they damage the leather because the breathability is compromised by the oil.
Leather cleaner and conditioner in ONE
As the name indicates, it's designed to maintain your leather item in top shape and extend its lif in one step. This formulation is normally gentle and meant to be used fequently. Just like other thing sin life, nothing last forever, therefore you have to use it on a regular basis to maintain the protection and sheen. Note, the end result after buffing is sheen, NOT shine like a polisher. A premim product has natural ingredients and is pH-balanced so that it allows the leather to breath and is non-hazardous to you and the environment. One of the new product on the market is the WhooHoo-Clean leather cleaner and conditioner. It was created in partnership with a manufacturer of leather care products for over 100 years. The other cool thing is, it's made here in the USA. It's great to know that by purchasing this top quality product, buyers also support American workers and their families.
Wet Leather
Treat wet leather before it has a chance to dry, this is very crucial to remember. Remove any dirt, mud, or other stains with a quality leather cleaner, then condition while the pores are still responsive. Another key fact to know: leather should be dried AWAY from heat! If the leather item is a handbag or shoes, it's a good idea to stuff them with paper to retain shape.
Storing Leather
Leather is a natural material and should never be stored in plastic because it encourages the growth of mildew and bacteria and will ruin the leather. Always store leather in a cool, dry place away from heat. If the leather item is a garment, store in a breathable bag. If the leather item is a handbag or shoes, make sure you stuff them with paper so that it won't get wrinkled and retains its nice original shape.
About WhooHoo-Clean Leather Care
WhooHoo-Clean provides premium leather care products for those who have a sense for the finer things in life.
Laura Chu
408-256-3273
media@whoohoo-clean.com
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Use petroleum or mineral oils to clean your leather
Do not remove dirt, mud, or other stains while they are fresh
Store your leather item in a plastic bag
Do not stuff your leather handbag or shoes with tissue or paper
When wet, dry your leather item with a hair dryer or put it next to the heater
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you just shorten the life of your leather item. If you care to extend the life of your valuable and expensive leather item, you have come to the right place.
Good leather is not cheap, in fact great leather shoes, handbags, jackets, belts, wallets, sofas are expensive. Beside the money aspect, finding a perfect pair of leather shoes, handbag or leather jacket takes a lot of time and effort. Because of that, it would just make sense to learn a few tips and tricks and spend a little bit of time to maintain those pieces so that they look good and keep you company as long as possible. In fact, leather doesn't wear out that easily, thus if you take the proper care, it will last for years and years and could be passed from one generation to another. In fact, one of our customers George, who got two leather jackets from his grandfather told us that he was so glad that he was able to restore them from drab to fab as they mean a lot to him. Let's take a look at the various steps in the leather maintenance process.
Cleaning
This step is only necessary if your leather item is heavily soiled or dirty. If your leather item has major stains, it's best to bring it to a professional leather cleaner instead of trying to do it yourself and risk of ruining your beloved leather item.
A quality clener should not leave any greasy residue behind. Why is that important? Because residue makes leather susceptible to bacteria and can break down the stitching of your item.
Conditioning
Use this occasionally. They contain fats and/or oils that help lubricate leather and replenish the suppleness but WATCH OUT for petroleum or mineral oils. While petroleum does help to soften the leather at first, they damage the leather because the breathability is compromised by the oil.
Leather cleaner and conditioner in ONE
As the name indicates, it's designed to maintain your leather item in top shape and extend its lif in one step. This formulation is normally gentle and meant to be used fequently. Just like other thing sin life, nothing last forever, therefore you have to use it on a regular basis to maintain the protection and sheen. Note, the end result after buffing is sheen, NOT shine like a polisher. A premim product has natural ingredients and is pH-balanced so that it allows the leather to breath and is non-hazardous to you and the environment. One of the new product on the market is the WhooHoo-Clean leather cleaner and conditioner. It was created in partnership with a manufacturer of leather care products for over 100 years. The other cool thing is, it's made here in the USA. It's great to know that by purchasing this top quality product, buyers also support American workers and their families.
Wet Leather
Treat wet leather before it has a chance to dry, this is very crucial to remember. Remove any dirt, mud, or other stains with a quality leather cleaner, then condition while the pores are still responsive. Another key fact to know: leather should be dried AWAY from heat! If the leather item is a handbag or shoes, it's a good idea to stuff them with paper to retain shape.
Storing Leather
Leather is a natural material and should never be stored in plastic because it encourages the growth of mildew and bacteria and will ruin the leather. Always store leather in a cool, dry place away from heat. If the leather item is a garment, store in a breathable bag. If the leather item is a handbag or shoes, make sure you stuff them with paper so that it won't get wrinkled and retains its nice original shape.
About WhooHoo-Clean Leather Care
WhooHoo-Clean provides premium leather care products for those who have a sense for the finer things in life.
Laura Chu
408-256-3273
media@whoohoo-clean.com
Source: EmailWire.Com