how can i wash a leather jacket?

Question

the outside is dirty and the inside stinks (it was given to me) obviously not brand new... i don't trust the dry cleaners because the lose ur stuff or steal it i don't know... any suggestions?

Answer 1

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http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/88076

www.shoeshinekit.com/leathercare.html

Answer 2

RE:
how can i wash a leather jacket?
the outside is dirty and the inside stinks (it was given to me) obviously not brand new... i don't trust the dry cleaners because the lose ur stuff or steal it i don't know... any suggestions?

Answer 3

No, leather can not be washed in a washing machine you have to hand clean only

mix equal parts white vinegar and boiled linseed oil in a recycled spray bottle, shake it up well, and spray it on. Spread it evenly over your leather jacket using a soft cloth, give it a couple of minutes to settle in, then rub it off with a clean cloth


For the lining you can spray it with undiluted White Vinegar and allow to air dry this will disinfect and sanitize the lining and make it smell clean this is the only method of cleaning lining inside a leather jacket hang to dry away from direct sunlight as vinegar whitens Good Luck !

Answer 4

It doesn't go to a dry cleaner. It goes to a profesional LEATHER cleaner. Ask a friend.

Answer 5

I work at a cleaners. You cannot wash leather. You have to have it professionally done from a leather expert. How they do it is they strip the color off and than re-stain it again..

Answer 6

This one seems more likely to be of help: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-leather-coatjacket/

Answer 7

You can have it dry cleaned, or use saddle soap. It's usualy in the shoe polish section of a store. Or a farm store!

Answer 8

You're going to have to take it to a dry cleaner and hope they don't lose it.