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Do you have any tips for making a leather jacket bigger?

Mallika Sharma
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Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.

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Leather is malleable. Once you sprinkle a little bit of water on it, it can take any shape or size. Sprinkle some water on the seams, and then stretch the leather jacket out from all angles and it will easily go up by half a size

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How do I prevent creases from forming on leather shoes?

Mallika Sharma
Certified Leather Care Technician
Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.

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Always store shoes in shoe trees, and never stack them on top of each other. If shoe trees are not available, you can stuff them up with a lot of acid-free tissue paper! Storing in shoe racks or shoe boxes is ideal!

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How much does it cost to restore a leather jacket?

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It depends on how large the jacket is and how much work it needs. A professional cleaning may run around $50-$100, but repairs (such as fixing tears or replacing panels) could cost a lot more. If you do the repairs yourself, you'll only need to cover the cost of supplies.

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How often should I clean my leather jacket?

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If you take proper care of your jacket, it should only need to be cleaned a couple of times a year (although you may need to do it more often if it gets soiled or damaged). To keep your jacket in good condition, keep it dry and cool, hang it up after wearing it, and apply a leather conditioner every 3 months or so (or less, if you don’t wear your jacket often).

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Can I wash my leather jacket in the washing machine?

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Unfortunately, no—dumping your leather jacket in the washing machine is a good way to ruin it! If you want to clean your jacket yourself, stick to spot cleaning it with a damp cloth as needed.

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