How to wash leather gloves: 6 ways to clean

Leather products have a noble appearance, reliable and high-performance. It is necessary to take care of such a wardrobe item, periodically clean it of dirt and treat the material with care. Today I will tell you how to wash gloves from the skin and how to properly care for them.

Leather gloves need careful cleaning.

Care features

The very concept of "washing" to products with leather dressing is not applicable in principle, and here's why:

• water, impregnating the skin, makes it coarser, which radically changes the properties of thin and soft leather for the manufacture of gloves;
• after washing the product can sit down and become several sizes smaller;
• dyes, especially unstable, can be washed out, which affects the appearance is not for the better;
• after improper drying, creases and cracks may form on the product, the surface itself will become dull and faded.

Washing leather products in a typewriter machine is strictly prohibited.

It is for these reasons that leather gloves are suggested to be periodically dry cleaned, but at home it is also possible to maintain their presentable appearance.

Proper storage is an important factor for leather gloves. When storing them for seasonal storage, pass a suitable-sized carton inside and pack it in a cloth bag.

The cardboard base will help to preserve the shape of the product during storage.

Strong dirt: 3 methods

If gloves require cardinal cleaning, they can be “washed” in a quick way with your own hands. It is difficult to call this type of cleaning a full-fledged wash, but this way you can clean the gloves of dirt.

Instructions and visual photos describe the process in detail:

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	Method 1 prepare soap or soap solution, cotton pads or a clean cloth; put the glove on a clean, dry hand; take a cotton pad or a clean rag, soak in soap or soapy water and, wring it well, walk on the glove's surface; rinse the cloth in clean running water and remove the soap residue; dry the glove with a dry towel or a clean cloth; Repeat with another glove.
	Method 2 If you only need to wash the lining, then try to unscrew it and wash it, without touching the leather trim. If the lining is sewn, then: take a slightly damp cloth and soak the pad from the inside, but try not to wet the skin; lather a cloth or walk on the lining. You can also lather your hands and wear gloves, wiggling a little with your palms and fingers inside; remove excess soap with a damp, clean cloth and wipe dry.
	Method 3 type in a basin of warm water (up to 40 ° C), add a little soap and glycerin; put one glove into the basin and quickly walk around it with a soft brush or cloth inside and out, then wipe with a damp, dry cloth and dry with a towel; Repeat with another glove.

Drying of the washed leather goods should be carried out only in a natural way - without the use of heating devices and away from direct sunlight.

If you have on hand, than grease leather gloves after washing (greasy leather care cream products, hand cream, you can wipe with olive or castor oil), then do not tighten with this procedure. After the product is completely dry, hurry to grease the skin with a moisturizing agent, it will become softer, more shiny and more pleasant to the touch.

Easy to clean and shine: 3 ways

If you need to refresh the appearance of gloves made of leather, it is enough to use the following techniques:

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	Option 1: an aqueous solution of ammonia It is enough to add a couple of drops of ammonia into a glass of warm water, wet a cotton swab and walk through the problem areas. After that - wait for drying and treat the product with a sponge soaked in glycerin.
	Option 2: lemon juice or acid Cotton wool dipped in lemon juice quickly adds rich color and shine to gloves. Moreover, the acids in the juice of this citrus can remove uncomplicated contaminants.
	Option 3: hydrogen peroxide Light-colored leather gloves can be cleaned with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. To do this, add 1–2 teaspoons of peroxide to 100 g of water, moisten a cloth or cotton pad and treat the contamination. It is important to first make a test on an invisible area: if the skin is not brightened and wrinkled, then you can continue cleaning.

Glycerin is perfect for skin care after cleansing. What glove can still? I advise you to use the usual hand and nail cream. Perfect makeup for winter care: it is more fat and dense.

Conclusion

Leather products can not even be washed by hand. However, the above methods allow you to care for leather gloves and independently, without leaving your home. If you still doubt the success of the event or the gloves are too expensive, it is better to seek the services of a professional cleaning. Price dry cleaning rather big, but the thing just will not spoil.

The video in this article clearly demonstrates the characteristics of washing leather gloves at home. If you have questions - feel free to ask in the comments!