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Every leather product has specific care needs, depending on its processing, intended use, age, and degree of wear and tear and environmental influences. The search for the right leather care confronts you with a wide range of different leather cleaners and leather care products. Factors such as maximizing shine or waterproofing may play a role in footwear, but they fade into the background when caring for leather bags: Here, the aim is to maintain the appearance of the new product, i.e., to provide protection against abrasion, dirt, or discoloration, to re-grease against embrittlement, and to provide UV protection. Anyone who owns one of our leather bags has a loyal companion by their side for many years. To ensure it doesn't show that it goes through thick and thin and that wind and weather are not an issue, the bag occasionally needs a dose of care.
Smooth leather bags appreciate a leather grease treatment every six months to protect against drying out, fading, wear, and raindrops, while a mild cleaner removes minor dirt. Your dirt-prone suede bag, on the other hand, requires waterproofing for moisture protection. Is your hobo bag extremely dirty? Into the hand or machine wash – with a special leather washing concentrate. In any case – clean all leather thoroughly, but not too wet, before applying care products.
It makes the leather water-repellent and has a strong re-greasing effect. Leather grease thus protects and cares for leather at the same time - perfect for bags that are often carried in the rain.
Behind this nourishing and beneficial term lies care based on resin and wax, such as beeswax. Coated smooth leather is treated, the pores are sealed, and the leather becomes extremely water-repellent. Very practical for a robust leather bag used outdoors.
Care lotion is a light, re-greasing emulsion of fats or oils and water. A good care lotion has a UV filter against fading and antioxidants that stop the deterioration of the material. Anti-creak additives alleviate bothersome noises that can occur when carrying or closing leather briefcases.
It is firmer than lotion due to stabilizers, but still an emulsion. Leather cream penetrates less deeply into the leather's structure but protects its surface for longer.
Suede is soft, velvety, and a real eye-catcher, but a little more delicate than smooth leather. To keep your bag looking good for a long time, it's best to brush it regularly in one direction with a special suede brush. This removes dust and realigns the nap. Before first use and after every rain, a waterproofing spray for suede protects against moisture and stains.
Always treat dirt dry. Stubborn spots can be removed with a suede eraser, grease stains with a little cornstarch or baby powder, which should be left overnight and then brushed off. If the bag gets wet, gently blot it dry, stuff it with paper, and let it air dry at room temperature. Never dry it on a heater or with a hairdryer, as heat hardens leather.
Store it in a breathable and light-protected dust bag instead of plastic. This way, your favorite suede item will stay velvety and beautiful for years.
For brittle, dirty or scratched leather or when only the washing machine can help
If the bag is an old heirloom and the leather is already brittle, there is no reason to part with it. The roughest cracks or scratches can be treated with so-called liquid leather. But use it carefully and do not soak the leather. If there is color damage, a leather freshener is the best choice. Afterwards, the leather should be sealed and regularly maintained.
If a bag, whether made of smooth leather or suede, is extremely dirty, there are special fine leather detergents with which you can wash the bag by hand or in the washing machine. It is important to let it dry thoroughly and then treat the bag with a re-greasing product.
Color damage to your dark leather bag? Leather refreshers balance out the color without staining your clothing, revive the original tone even with scuffs or abrasions - and reseal the surface. Aniline cream, on the other hand, prevents water or oil stains in advance - and is also suitable for open natural leathers that are prone to staining from moisture.
Problem child high-gloss and patent leather: Here, every scratch is immediately visible. No rule without exception - the home remedy furniture polish (please, without solvents!) can be used with the blessing of renowned leather manufacturers - but test it on an inconspicuous area. For existing scratches, you can apply a high-gloss sealant, let it dry, and then polish it - this evens out minor scuffs.
However, we generally do not recommend home remedies like banana peels or body lotion. Not for leather bags.
If you need special help with leather care,
feel free to write to us at info@sid-vain.com
