Leather is a classic material for accessories. Whether it is shoes, handbags or a wallet, leather adds a great touch to your outfit. On the other hand, if you have bought quality leather, then it is an investment. Of course, there are types of leather products available but the highest-quality is obviously more durable. Also, if you maintain them well, they can last even longer.
In this post, we discuss how you can clean and maintain a leather wallet at home. Leather wallets are luxury items and you don’t want them to lose their luster too soon. Especially if it is a gift from someone that it just has that extra sentimental value that motivates to have it for long.
If you own a quality leather wallet from EBrain Gifts, this is how you can clean and maintain it at home:
- Before you begin to plan cleaning the leather wallet, you must know not to use ammonia and bleach-based cleaners. Additionally, excessive water should also be avoided as it can stain the leather
- For cleaning, the first step is to ensure that the wallet is empty. So empty each pocket and slot
- Shake the wallet to get rid of any accumulated dust and debris
- If your wallet has a lining that can be turned out, get it out and use a lint roller to clean. If the lining does not come out, then you can use the vacuum with a fabric brush attachment for cleaning
- For the leather, make a solution of warm water and dish soap. Use a soft cloth and dip it in the solution. Wring the cloth to get rid of excess solution. Next, wipe the exterior surfaces of the wallet
- Take a second soft cloth and damp it with clean water. Wipe the wallet’s exterior surfaces to get rid of lingering soapy content
- Use a soft towel to dry the wallet
- If the wallet feels wet after the cleaning, you can leave it to dry out. However, it should be simply put in a dry place and not one that is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong source of heat. This will make the leather stiff and the wallet will become unusable
Removing Stains from the Leather Wallet
A leather wallet can often become prone to ink stains and scuffs. An easy way to remove them is using rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Take a cotton swab and dip it in the nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Gently and lightly blot the stain on the wallet. Don’t rub at the area. This will damage the leather by making the stain spread. Keep blotting until the stain is gone. Use a soft and damp cloth to wipe clean and dry with a towel. For removing oil or grease stains, use baking soda or cornstarch. Sprinkle on the stain, rub gently with a soft and clean cloth, and leave overnight. Wipe away the powder with a soft cloth.
Apart from cleaning and maintaining the EBrain leather wallet at home, schedule a leather conditioning too.
