With proper care, leather is a strong and durable material that can last for many years.
Things You Will Need
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Use a high quality leather soap or nubuck cleaning cloth to clean leather as it needs it. When choosing a leather soap, be sure that it doesn't leave a residue as this may be harmful to the leather by giving bacteria a place to thrive. This can eventually break down the leather.
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Condition leather at least twice a year to prevent drying out and cracking. Use a high quality leather conditioner and a soft clean cloth.
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Store the leather in a cool dry place. Do not cover leather in plastic as this may cause mold to grow on it.
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Wipe up spills immediately to prevent damage using a soft clean cloth. Set the leather item in a cool dry place to dry.
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Mix one cup of isopropyl alcohol to one cup of water to remove mold. Use a soft clean cloth dipped in the solution and dry using a soft clean cloth.
The Drip Cap
- Top grain leather is a term that refers to leather taken from the top part of the hide.
- Use a high quality leather soap or nubuck cleaning cloth to clean leather as it needs it.
- When choosing a leather soap, be sure that it doesn't leave a residue as this may be harmful to the leather by giving bacteria a place to thrive.
- Store the leather in a cool dry place.