{"id":63,"date":"2015-05-29T19:41:47","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T23:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vagarantraveler.com\/\/?p=63"},"modified":"2015-05-29T19:41:47","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T23:41:47","slug":"clean-and-remove-stains-from-leather-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vagarantraveler.com\/blog\/clean-and-remove-stains-from-leather-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean and Remove Stains from Leather Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over\u00a0time your new leather bag\u00a0can get dirty and grimy. It is always recommended to use\u00a0specialized leather cleaning products to clean it, but a mild soap or dishwashing liquid can work just fine. Use a sponge or a soft rag with, e.g., diluted castile soap (to about 1:10) to wipe clean the leather surface. Then rub the leather thoroughly dry with a towel. Always follow up with a leather conditioning treatment. You can use any weather-proofing leather protector \/ conditioner found in most leather clothing or furniture stores. Even a simple oil like\u00a0mink oil or\u00a0neatsfoot oil will do. Make sure not to apply too thick a layer\u00a0of oil on the leather\u00a0as it can encourage mold growth. Apply lightly and buff dry. Repeat\u00a0if necessary. Be cautious not to use any\u00a0product that contains silicone or waxes as it\u00a0may impair\u00a0the leather’s ability to breathe.<\/p>\n

Leather skin is porous and highly absorbent of oil. If by accident your leather goods got stained,\u00a0act quickly to remove the stain before it gets soaked deeply into the leather. One common spill on leather is grease from food. First try\u00a0blotting the stain with a dry clean cloth to absorb as much oil as possible. Next to remove the\u00a0remnant grease, try rubbing briskly some white talcum powder (or corn starch) to completely cover the stain. The powder works by drawing the oil out of the leather. Wait for about an hour or two then\u00a0brush the powder off.\u00a0Repeat until the stain is gone. This method is proven safe and effective at removing grease stains.<\/p>\n

If the stain is from dark drinks, such as coffee and wine spills, here are\u00a0tips from\u00a0http:\/\/www.overstock.com\/guides\/how-to-remove-stains-from-leather-furniture<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“Coffee or tea:<\/strong>\u00a0If the stain is fresh, try cleaning it with a mild dishwashing soap diluted in water and dabbed with a clean rag. If the stain has dried, try using white vinegar diluted with water; dab it with a rag, and<\/p>\n

Red wine:<\/strong>\u00a0Blot the spill with a dry cloth, then use a cloth moistened with white wine to blot the spot. Cover the spot with baking soda and allow it to sit for about 20 minutes, then clean that off with a third clean cloth.”<\/p>\n

Ink stain<\/strong> is different as ink is a dye. Treat it when it is fresh. Older ink stain is very difficult to remove if not impossible. This Wikihow article\u00a0http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Remove-Ink-Stains-from-Leather<\/a>\u00a0has an in-depth discussion on how to remove ink stains from leather.<\/p>\n

Mildew growth<\/strong> on your leather is what really destroys leather and should be avoided at all cost. If the leather\u00a0gets wet, dry it out thoroughly. Don’t store\u00a0your leather in a humid environment. In case misfortune occurs to your leather, give\u00a0this method a try (http:\/\/www.classicsofttrim.com\/cc.php<\/a>):<\/p>\n

“Create a mixture of one-cup rubbing alcohol per one-cup of water. Wipe the mildew area with a cloth dipped in the diluted alcohol, then allow it to dry. If the mildew persists, use mild soap and water that contains a germicide, then remove with a clean dampened cloth and allow to dry.”<\/p>\n

To be safe, whatever cleaning method(unproven) you want to try on\u00a0your\u00a0precious leather,\u00a0always test\u00a0in an inconspicuous area first to\u00a0make sure it won’t cause more damage than good.<\/p>\n

That being said, if you are having trouble removing the stains from your leather bag, take it to a professional cleaner is the right thing to do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over\u00a0time your new leather bag\u00a0can get dirty and grimy. It is always recommended to use\u00a0specialized leather cleaning products to clean it, but a mild soap or dishwashing liquid can work just fine. Use a sponge or a soft rag with, e.g., diluted castile soap (to about 1:10) to wipe clean the leather surface. 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