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QuestionHow do you clean dust off of suede shoes?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.Dry dirt and dust can be cleaned off of suede by scraping the nap of the leather gently with a fine sandpaper.
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QuestionHow do you get a claw mark out of leather?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.Nail marks or scratch marks can be taken out of soft leather by simply rubbing your index finger on the leather in circular motions.
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QuestionCan you clean dirt off of Nappa leather?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.You can remove dry dirt and dust from Nappa or pigmented leather by rubbing the surface with a soft, damp muslin cloth. For deeper stains, make a solution of lukewarm water and any mild soap (like baby soap). Dampen a soft cloth with the solution and rub it gently across the surface. Wipe it dry with a dry cloth and repeat the process.
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QuestionHow do you get stains out of colored leather?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.Dilute isopropyl alcohol with a lukewarm water, then use a lint-free cloth to rub it onto the leather. Just make sure to do a patch test by applying it gently to a hidden area first to make sure it won't stain the leather.
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QuestionWhat can I do for an old, dried out sleigh bell strap, what to do?Community AnswerDrench the strap with leather conditioner and lather it in by hand. It will probably soak in a good bit and soften up. Once you're pleased with the softness, wipe off the excess and let it dry some, then rub in a healthy dose of mink oil, which will help hide and tighten up any cracking.
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QuestionWhat can I do about faded arms?RubnrestoreCommunity AnswerSearch online for leather dye manufacturers. Many will have stock colors available to restore it yourself. Others will offer a color matching service if you send a sample. Most dyes can be applied with a sponge or a spray gun.
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QuestionHow do I remove oils from the headrest area of a leather chair?RubnrestoreCommunity AnswerMany leathers have a more natural finish which makes them more absorbent and therefore susceptible to oil stains (as well as other liquids). Clean the leather with alcohol or naphtha. Some leather dyes can be used directly on the leather to conceal the stains. Others may require an oil extractor prior to dyeing.
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QuestionWhat can I use for aquatic leather?Community AnswerTo restore aquatic leather, it is best to consult a leather expert. Ask your local dry cleaner for advice or referrals.
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