Let it breathe, sprinkle baking soda & other hacks to take care of leather during monsoon
Paul Adams's creative founder shares his advice on leather care.
By ET Bureau |
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Monsoon is a time where moisture content in the air increases, and leather bags tend to crack and lose their shape.
Your leather bags are probably home safe during the lockdown but it’s time of the year again when the moisture content in the air is at an all time high. Hence, special care is needed for clothes and bags made of natural materials like leather.
Anshuman Singh, Creative Founder, Paul Adams, shares his advice on how to take care of your leather during the monsoon. His first tip, don’t worry about a little fungus.
“If you notice green fungus or traces of white lines on your leather bags, first and foremost, this means it's made of genuine leather. Monsoon is a time where moisture content in the air increases, and leather bags tend to crack and lose their shape," he says.
Anshuman Singh's first tip: Don’t worry about a little fungus. Tips to take care of leather: 1) Make sure to remove the bag from the closet. Let it breathe for a few days. Keep it away from direct sun, in a cool and dry place. Leather being a natural fibre requires fresh air to breathe.
2) You can sprinkle a bit of baking soda inside the bag to reduce the moisture content from entering, and prevent bad odour. You can also use a hairdryer on a low to cool setting to get rid of any excess moisture.
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3) Clean the leather bags with a soft cotton cloth with no rough ends or designs to even the surface.
4) Apply finger pressure to even out the creases or folds, which may have been created on the articles stored inside your closet. Try to repeat this process once a month for better, long-term results
5) Use a good quality cream polish. If this is not available, you can use a bit of unused cooking oil to restore the sheen on the bag before you place it back in your closet.
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