How To Wash Leather Jacket Without Damaging It

Leather jackets look trendy at every dress, whether formal or informal. But what can you do when it gets dirty or stained?

The answer is a wash or deep cleansing for the jacket from time to time. This will not only wipe off the debris or spill of food or drink. But, makes the jacket all shiny as well.

Leather is a premium product that needs great care. Many types of solution are available sometimes it needs deep cleansing while sometimes it just needs a spot cleaning.

Things to consider Before Washing

1. The first thing is to consider which type of fabric is your jacket, either it has made up of real leather and the type of it or faux leather.
2. The type of stain it contains either a food drink spill or a different kind of stain.
3. Always read the instruction that is mention on the leather to how to wash it.
4. How old is your jacket

Spot cleaning Leather Jacket

Here, we are providing you the detail about washing the leather in general.

Soap and Water

Many times don’t need to adopt extensive cleaning procedures. Your jacket will be clean with simple methods.

For this, you have to take a solution of mild detergent. Ideally, you should take only two tablespoons of soap and water then mix it well.

Cleaning from the Most Exposed Areas

Damp your sponge in the solution, make sure that it is not too much wet. Apply it on cuff and collars because it is the area has exposed by the dirt and stain so much. If the stains are strong, you can gently rub the sponge.

From the Outside

The other part which needs cleaning most is the outer part. First, you have clean all the dirt and debris by soft-bristled brush, then wipe the entire area. Moreover, you can also use only the damp cloth. After that apply a leather polish on it.

Inner Side

Do your leather inside out in a similar way you did for your outer surface. especially wipe the area of underarms or another stained area. Keep the jacket for drying.

Leather Cleaning Solution

This type of solution is especially design for the leather fabric. When the soap solution is not working, you can apply it.

Damp the towel or sponge in solution. Then wipe all over the jacket similarly as it has motioned above. But you need to pay attention to the stubborn stains. Moreover, put your sponge/towel in a circular motion,

When you have entirely done with a jacket. Then take a clean cloth and wipe out the excess of the solution by it.

Cleaning the Lining

The leather jacket contains a lining which also needs washing. Because it gets dirty and stained.

Create a mixture of warm water and mild detergent and mix it well. Always chose that detergent, which applies to the delicate clothing.

After that, turn the lining and then use a combination with the help of a cloth. Before applying to wring your cloth because too much of the mixture can ruin the jacket. Rub it on the all over the jacket and focus on the dirty spot.

Then to remove the soap residues wipe out with the help of damp cloth thoroughly. After that place your jacket for drying in a dry place

If there is any odor in the jacket. You also pour some baking soda into it. But always try it first on the part which is invisible and you can also spray lukewarm water on the area of baking soda

After 20 minutes, brush off the baking soda. Keep it for drying.

Hand Washing

However, mostly you have to spot clean your jacket.

But if spot cleaning is not working and your jacket become so much dirty, you need to wash your jacket thoroughly.

You should do it after six months or every year.

Supplies

1. Container
2. Mild detergent
3. Wooden hanger
4. Bristled brush

Soak the Jacket

Prepare the mixture by adding the mild detergent into the Luke warm water and fill your entire tub or sink with the water. Then drop the complete jacket into it by doing it in or out. Swirl your jacket into the solution, so the mixture has fully absorbed

Moreover, you can also wipe out the stains by using a soft-bristled brush. Keep it for approx. 10 minutes for soaking.

Rinse your Jacket

After 10 minutes, take out the jacket and refill your tub or sink with the clean water. wash out the soap until there no residues of soap is left

Squeeze your jacket to remove the excess water from it.

Machine Washing

Machine washing should be the last resort. Because one single wrong  or procedure can lead to unfavorable circumstances. But if nothing is working, you can give it a chance.

Dip your jacket inside out. Place it in the laundry mesh bag. Add a small amount of detergent and set a delicate/ gentle cycle and load setting.

Run the cycle but not do the Spin cycle

Never use a dryer. Just manually dry your jacket. As dryer can ruin it.

Drying the Jacket

Hang your jacket on the wooden hanger to let it dry in the well-ventilated space. We recommend the wooden hanger because it helps to regain its shape.

Leave it for up to three days for drying. To make it soft, apply the leather conditioner on it.

Removing the stains from a Leather Jacket

Eliminating Drink Spills

For any of the liquid stains, you can use create a mixture by taking one part of lemon juice and one part of the cream of tartar mix it well. Until the paste has been formed.

After that, dampened the cloth by the mixture and applied it to the stains. Leave it for 10 minutes, then wipe it with the water-dampened cloth.

Oil and Grease

Oil and grease marks are stubborn and can’t be removed by a simple procedure. You can use sprinkle the telecom powder on the stains and keep it overnight.

If it does not work, then you can also apply a vinegar solution on it.

For the Lining

To remove the smell from the lining, you can sprinkle the baking soda all over the lining and place it into the zip log bag. Leave it for up to 24 hours, then wipe out the residue by the sponge or toothbrush if the smell is still coming to repeat the method.

 For the Tough Stains

To remove the stubborn marks saddle soap will also work great. You can use a little quantity. This will work.

Removing Mildew

Mold and mildew are the most common problem that can be attached by anytime type of clothing. The leather jacket is also not saved from this type of issue.

You can create a mixture by taking vinegar or rubbing alcohol in water in equal proportion. After that, apply the mixture with the help of cloth or toothbrush on the patches. Before applying it, test on the small invisible area.

Then wipe it with the dampened cloth.

Washing Suede Jacket

Cleaning suede needs extra care because it has created by the soft underside of the animal’s hide. Following is the way to wash it.

Supplies

1. Suede brush
2. Stain remover

Quick Ways

Here are some quick ways for doing so.

Brush the Dirt

The suede brush has two sides one side is a wire-bristle, and the other is the soft side. You can use a wire-bristle brush to remove the dirt or debris part, and another side which is soft side is for buffing the and give a nice look to suede.

It has advised that first use the soft side to provide a fresh look to the suede. Then use the wire side to clean the mud.

If there are the stains on the jackets, you can use the brush and press it against the stains but keep your brush gently because suede is a delicate fabric and will damage. Moreover, you can also use a paper towel to dab up the liquid stains

Stain Remover

A special design suede spray will protect your jacket against the light stains such as oil and grease. However, it won’t work against tough stains such as blood or ink.

You can spray it on your jacket daily before wearing it and secure it from unwanted stains

Removing stubborn Stains

Some spots are too tough that it can’t be removed by a simple method. As suede is a delicate fabric that washing by water can damage. Here are some ways that you can adopt

Suede eraser, especially design for the suede, is ideal. You can rub gently against the stains. But always keep your hand gentle because any harsh stroke can damage it.

You can also sprinkle corn starch or corn flour on the specific of stains sprinkle it directly on the stains and leave it overnight. It will help remove the stains of oil and grease.

Washing in Machine

We recommended the washing only on occasion never to use it regularly. Otherwise, suede will be damage.

Drying

To dry the sued, lay it on the towel and dry the water as much as possible. After that, keep it in the well-ventilated place.

Washing the Faux Leather Jacket

It is the imitation of the genuine leather jacket. Many people get confused about how to wash it. Here is the correct procedure.

Supplies

1. Bowl
2. Cloth
3. Mild detergent
4. Baking soda

Hand Washing

First of all, scrutinize the jacket. If there are any dried spots on the jacket, you can wipe it with the cloth gently so it can be erased.

After that, prepare the mixture in the bowl by taking 15 millimetres of mild detergent and water. Mix the detergent well. The next step is to dampen the cloth inside the mixture and wipe out the entire jacket.

When the whole jacket has cleaned, wipe out with the clean cloth dampen in the water to remove the residues. The last step is to dry the jacket by the dry cloth and then air dry it.

Machine Washing

Many of the faux leather jackets are now machine wash. But before machine wash, it read the instructions first. Place your jacket in the laundry mesh bag and then set the machine on the delicate cycle and in a cold water setting.

After that air-dry your jacket as it can damage your jacket. You can also iron it to remove the wrinkles.

Removing the odor

For eliminating the smell. Sprinkle the baking soda on the area, which is stinking after that leave you a jacket for 8 to 10 hours. Then brush off then the baking soda or vacuum it.

Caring for the Leather Jacket

Leather Conditioner

The leather jacket gets stiff over time. Which not impact the appearance of the leather jacket but also make it difficult to wear the jacket.

Therefore it is advised to use the leather softener to overcome the stiffness of the jacket. Moreover, if it is not available, you can also use petroleum jelly or baby oil, it will be equally effective.

Leather Polish

Over time the leather jacket gets faded to maintain its shine, you can apply the leather polish on the jacket.

Storing

It has recommended thing the jacket on the wooden or padded hanger. Because the wire or plastic hanger can misshape the jacket. Moreover, always keep in such an area where there is less humidity because high humidity can destroy it.

If you are storing for a long time, then keep it in nylon bag.

Conclusion

In the above article, we have provided you all the ways of cleaning the most popular leather jackets.

We hope that you find this article interesting and informative.