High-quality leather jackets and pants are always a considerable investment in your wardrobe. Therefore, it is worth to protect well these garments. We are not talking here about faux leather items. These are totally different in their nature, even if they might be expensive. The tips here are intended for natural leather garments only.

Leather jackets and pants have a naturally pleasing, fragrant aroma that can be lost over time. Even if this doesn?t alter the performance of the fabric itself, many leather fans want the aroma of natural leather to be preserved.

 

Taking care of your leather garments at home, the most important thing you have to do is periodically condition them applying special cleaning products designed exclusively for leather. These products moisturize and protect leather jackets and garments from dryness, adding just enough moisture to leather so that it doesn?t dry out. In addition, some high-quality leather conditioners contain a unique blend of ingredients that also deodorize leather to leave it smelling nice and fresh.

 

Don?t forget to ventilate your leather jackets and pans, hanging them outside for up to one hour on a day when rain is not expected.

 

One of the cleaning tricks, if your want to deodorize at home your leather jackets or pants with pockets, is to place dryer sheets in all pockets. You can use the same dryer sheets that you place in the dryer with your clothes to neutralize the buildup of static electricity. These sheets usually have a fresh scent that will be absorbed by your leather garments.

 

Never store your leather jackets and pants in plastic bags or plastic containers where moisture can build up and damage your garments. In this case, an unpleasant musky odor may appear. If you are not planning to use your leather garments soon, hang them in your closet with good ventilation, and don?t forget condition them periodically.

 

These are just basic-care tips to keep your leather jackets and pants looking great. Another essential part of your leather jacket is its lining that is very difficult to clean at home. Stains on leather also need professional treatment. At DryCleanSterilyz, we deep clean your leather jackets and pants to make these expensive garments last for many years to come.

By Diana Johnson

October 17, 2021