Leather gloves are one of the main additions to clothing for keeping hands in bad weather. It is important to treat them carefully and correctly if you want to wear for a long time. Long life is possible with proper care and maintenance. It is worth noting that not every owner of a leather pair knows all the subtleties of perfect handling. We will tell in more detail.
How to Save Leather Gloves: Recovery Guidelines
- Wash in boiling water. Not subject to recovery.
- Dry with hair dryers, on batteries and expose to direct sunlight.
- Do not allow cosmetics: lipstick, eau de toilette, perfume.
Important! In these cases, even dry cleaning will not help, because traces and stained spots on the products will remain. When using gasoline for cleaning, use the exact time, otherwise you risk getting defects on the gloves.
Now let's talk about restoring leather gloves. Let's start from the very beginning:
- If the product lay in unsuitable conditions for a long time until the next season: remove and wrap it in a damp, hot towel. Wait 15 minutes, then put on hands and grease with castor oil. Carry at home for about an hour. This method is not suitable for fair skin.
- Take a cotton swab and soak in milk, then gently rub the gloves. They will become soft and pleasant to wear.
- If gloves have fallen in the dirt: do not wash, only clean. Much depends on the skin. But the lining can be cleaned with soapy water, then rinse off the remaining foam and get wet with a dry absorbent towel. Next, let it dry slightly and put it on your hands. Then use any stand and put on so that there is free space for oxygen access.
- Remove dirt with liquid ammonia. Soak a cotton swab and wipe, but change often, as there may be stains.
- Cleaning for thin skin: for one glass of water, add 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of dishwashing detergent. Mix thoroughly and clean. The dirt will go away, and leather gloves will take on a new look.
The Secrets of Proper Leather Glove Care
- Clean the dirt daily and remove dust. The skin may become greasy and you will have to thoroughly clean the product.
- Smear with castor oil should be once a week. This will enable long-term use.
- If you use special formulations or creams, then purchase with a composition of beeswax. Apply gently to the surface, hold for no more than five minutes, then blot with a damp cloth.
- Colored skin can be cleaned with egg white, if pre-beat. Then spread and wipe with a napkin.
- On the products appeared mother-in-law? It does not matter, apply special formulations that will quickly fix the problem.
- A slice of onion will help restore the natural shine to leather gloves. Wipe and leave for 10 minutes. Then use a soft sponge and rub in a circular motion on the product.
- For light and white skin, do not use glycerin, sunflower oil. Lose color and yellow spots appear.
The wearing season is over, bring your leather gloves in proper shape, wrap in breathable material and put them in a ventilated place where there is no sunshine, batteries or moisture.
