To Avoid Wrinkles: 5 Work-Saving Tips For Leather Clothes And Shoes You Need To Apply Right Now

Beautiful skin is the perfect wardrobe investment. Judge for yourself: this material always looks spectacular and stylish, the accompanying images are relevant at any age. Moreover, the skin perfectly conveys the rebellious vibe when you want to feel like a rock star, but at the same time not look vulgar. Skin is sexy, bold, sleek, timeless – in other words, everyone needs it.

The service life of clothes made from this material is simply endless, if you know how to take care of it – otherwise all shine will be lost, and the investment will come to nothing. Of course, you don’t want to find your favorite little thing that is very expensive, spoiled due to improper storage or maintenance. So, at the beginning of your life with leather clothes and shoes, you need to establish a number of rules that will extend the life of your favorite jackets, boots and bags.

Imagine, you take a leather jacket out of the closet, which you bought with so much love, only to find creases and mildew stains in it. Simply awful! To save outerwear (this rule applies to both dresses and jackets) from such a cruel fate, be sure to hang them on wide hangers so that air can circulate freely. From above it is better to put a cover made of natural fabric – plastic can cause harmful mold, which is usually gray.

Be sure to store the shoes in a separate box and a bag in its own case. Damp space is strictly prohibited, otherwise the nasty mold will quickly stare at the light. It is better to allocate a separate shelf in the closet for fancy leather goods. And if you have already found mold on your clothes, it is better not to experiment here, but to take it to the dry cleaners. And, of course, follow all storage rules in the future.

Dry dirt or white deposits can be removed with a damp cloth or special skin cleansers – nothing complicated. But what if you suddenly find a stain that can’t be washed? Never use thinner, nail polish remover or alcohol. Then your favorite thing will definitely not be saved. It is much more rational to take it to a proven dry cleaner.

Products made of natural or artificial leather should not be dried on heating devices. Because of this, creases may appear that can no longer be corrected. You should fasten the zipper or buttons, if it is an outer garment, and hang it on a hanger (remember wide shoulders) directly in the room. Trousers should be dried on a special hanger-crossbar under the same conditions.

Do not wash your leather clothes in the washing machine, no matter what! She certainly won’t put up with it (and your nerves afterwards). Here it is better to do as it is written in the second paragraph. And in general, you should not try to aggressively wash off dirt, the skin requires gentle, light movements. Strong water play can also be harmful if your clothes or shoes have the ability to absorb liquid – you should check this in advance by consulting a consultant in the store or by checking the label.

Genuine leather demands regular attention (as do all of us, in general, but that’s another story). This noble material tends to dry out and lose its former luster, which is why it must be periodically treated with special moisturizers. The same goes for eco-leather, although it is less sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity.

And if you buy a miraculous cream with a coloring pigment, you can also hide small scratches and scuffs. Then the life of your favorite leather item will be long and of high quality – and your looks will be stylish and elegant.

Text: Seda Movsisyan

Photo: Lea Ochel