I have a tan full length leather coat that needs cleaning. I have been quoted £100 from the cleanders - doe nayone have any home remedies please.
2006-11-28 19:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by jan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner.
DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones.
BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather.
Saddle soap is too harsh to use on todays leathers
You should also follow this with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.
2006-11-29 23:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and dont laugh. Mayonnaise (NOT salad dressing or Miracle Whip). Get a clean cotton cloth and a little dab of mayo and making little circles, go over the coat entirely. Do not make long wipes, make sure your make little circles and go back for more little dabs of mayo until each dab is worked in well until it cant be seen anymore. You'll probably need quite a few clean cloths as they become dirty. Then get more clean cloths, slightly dampened and I mean almost dry, with warm water to "rinse" and go over the coat again in circles. Let it hang and air dry and you have a very clean and shiny leather coat. THIS WILL NOT WORK ON PVC --- ONLY REAL LEATHER.
2006-11-28 19:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by miladybc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clean it with Johnsons Baby oil. It removes the dirt and leaves the leather like new,
2006-11-29 11:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure wash it if you have a 5 year old kid who wants to wear it when you dry it. Spend the money and have it done right. It shouldn't cost more than $15. A new coat will cost you what? $150?
2016-03-29 15:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you used to be-able to buy leather soap if you cant find any how about going in to a furniture shop and ask what they advise their customers to use on the leather suites hope this helps
2006-11-28 19:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by kentishlass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Murphy's Oil Soap. It can be used on any leather with great results.
2006-11-29 03:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Harley 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the leather is smooth, try hair conditioner.
If it is not, you will have to pay.
2006-11-28 19:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check this out: http://www.ehow.com/how_108163_shop-leather-jacket.html
It might help.
Good Luck.
2006-11-28 19:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
babywipes? good enough on a babys bum and leather sofas (thats what i use to clean my sofa)
2006-11-28 19:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋