Your leather shoes, belts or jackets look classy and sophisticated and needless to say must have taken a hit on your wallet. With the chaotic rains playing havoc in our daily lives, it's important to know how to take care of these expensive leather products. Leather is resilient and can last long provided the proper precautions are taken. Despite it's durability, if it is not looked after, especially during the monsoons, it can get spoiled way before it's time is up. Here are a few ways you can protect your leather items and make them last longer.
Quality of leather: Be sure of the quality of your product. If the leather is not original and if it's soft, it tends to lose its shine and toughness faster than actual leather. Buying products from a reputed brand or store will give you the value of money that you deserve.
Waterproofing compound: A waterproof compound is interesting to combat the rains for your leather shoes. Depending on the kind of leather you wear, go for a waterproofing compound. To make sure that it doesn't affect your leather shoes, consult a cobbler and spray it generously over your shoes to form a sort of protective layer.
Dry out the water: If your leather product has gotten exposed to the rain, gently brush off the dirt and dry off the water in room temperature. You can take out the moisture from the shoes with the help of a newspaper or a towel.
Storage area: Moisture is a common element during the monsoons. Even if your leather products are safely kept, they are susceptible to being affected by the moisture. Storing your leather in a completely dry place is important.
Dry cleaning: Make sure you keep your leather clean, it is important to regularly wash your leather and get it done professionally instead of at home. Clothes like leather jackets need ample space to breathe so it is advisable to hang them on a hanger.
Condition: You can use a leather conditioner to ease out your leather product. Make use of your fingertips and focus on areas that have gotten wet. Start by applying a small amount and gradually move to using more.
Things to avoid
Do not use heat in any form to dry out the shoes. Excessive heat makes the shoe at risk of cracking.
Broken or spoiled leather cannot be fixed, so any forms of artificial fixing should be avoided.
Do not expose your leather products to a blow dryer. Especially if they are wet.
Since the rain is constant and unyielding, keep a spare pair of rain shoes or gumboots in your bag in case of an emergency.
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