A simple touch: Tips for leather care

Do you have a boy, "leather" have again? And no, I'm not talking about 50 Shades of gray leather expert. In addition, a shoemaker, or, in my case, a Leo. Leo Custom Leather in Chicago have no website, but instead of a small shop on Broadway and almost old school how to do it. Your window is fully loaded with custom leather jackets and tack behind the counter and shelves with bottles mysterious elixir and butter leather lined buff away any scratch or stain. If the roads and fusion salted in winter, Leon is a professional in under the grain and the return of their original form boots. He even made ​​me a little trick to not recommend vintage dehydrated skin in a quick run with milk can also moisture to revive without draining missing color. This trick worked for me and some of my old coach bags, specific tests before you take the milk to a whole bag.

But like every lover knows Leather, everyday can take a toll on this rich material. A new leather case is unbeatable, inclined with its smooth, soft texture and shine, but for those on a budget or vintage, tends this target its shine with time. While some recommend leather moisturizing skin cream La Mer , there are some simple rules, such as leather to do without the use of skin care products from high-end treatment.

Sessann Orne knows a thing or two about the subject. Owner and designer leather three arrows , Orne craft all the pieces to create a unique collection and one-of-a-kind. The high desert of New Mexico, where he has lived since 2009 inspired a land line of cosmetics. Your skin, local ingredients, hand-cut and hand sewn with attention to detail and authenticity deeply rooted in a southwest tradition celebrates the culture and history of the indigenous people of the region. Leather Orne present their high craftsmanship and simple elegance in the range of gemstones and details. When we spoke in Orne email, she wrote: "Normal wear and tear to the beauty and history of a leather bag complements, but water and stains can ruin a life."

The best way for the leather care to think of the skin, because, well, the skin is the skin that can not hydrate itself. According to Shawn McGowen, President of honey leather should be conditioned leather to hydrogenated to reconsider the theme of "brittle, dull" or hold "break." Leather Honey has in the leather business since 1968 and is one of the largest companies in leather repair, air conditioning and cleaning. Leather Honey Leather Conditioner specially developed his grandfather McGowen absorbed deep into the skin, adding moisture from the inside, restoring the flexibility of the individual fibers. Honey leather products are non-toxic and avoid doing the use of harmful chemicals, so that the skin breathe and stretch are natural materials. The air conditioning also serve a protective and to extend the life of the leather.

Another destroyer leather, as well as our own skin is sensitive to sunlight. The best way to protect against sun damage, which in turn dry a leather product, direct exposure over a longer period of time should be avoided. Keeps the skin with low humidity, dark room in the application prevents fading and drying effect. Bags stuffed with tissue paper also helps its shape between applications.

And do not be fooled, all leather is not the same. Orne, know the type of skin to the most tender, ie before and moose are very porous and can stain lighter than oil and other heavy, dry sun faster to absorb Skins hitting works with all types. Sweden is its own animal and requires very careful individual calves. In case of doubt, of course, do some research and ask a professional.

Mold can also occur if not careful. Those pesky white clouds can absolutely destroy a pair of shoes or a handbag and sometimes get rid of a real headache. After cleaning the skin with something like honey leather cleaner, McGowen said a home remedy works best to remove stubborn rust: one part vinegar, apple cider vinegar for brown skins and white vinegar to four parts water -légers. "It goes just under the skin in this solution after cleaning and dry" And this last step can be the deciding how McGowen, leather care or treatment of stains. "Always, always let your skin dry completely between cleaning and conditioning. Otherwise, the material can be sealed in this excess water can lead to mold growth," as you try to avoid.

With leather simplicity seems to exclude everything. Not more, less is more approach to care for leather works best. McGowen quotes a two-step cleaning and conditioning the best approach to skin care. Orne recommends a touch of prevention and treatment of lightweight leather, suggesting a protective spray as a universal protection Tarrago to avoid unwanted stains, oil and dirt. But as with anything, always check first if you have any doubt, a shoemaker as Leo can do the trick to keep your skin in good condition to do for many years.

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