Washing leather trousers

For obvious reasons, washing leather pants in a washing machine is strictly prohibited. However, the good news is that there are other cleaning methods available that are just as effective. Let's figure out how to do this correctly to ensure you'll be satisfied with the results.

Safe cleaning

If the stains are not serious, or you need to refresh the inside of your pants or leggings, you don't need to wash them at all. Wipe the problem areas with water and that will be enough.

For a thorough cleaning:

• Fill a basin with warm water and add a little soap or other detergent.
• Hang your pants over the bathtub.
• Using a soft sponge, apply the soapy mixture to the dirty areas.
• Wait a few minutes or immediately remove the solution under the shower.
• Let the item hang until the water drains.

After this, all that remains is to dry the product at room temperature under natural conditions.

Washable

Sometimes, leather pants may be approved for washing by the manufacturer. In this case, there's nothing wrong with throwing them in the washing machine. Standard washing parameters are as follows:

• delicate program;
• wash at 30 degrees;
• liquid detergent;
• spin off;
• Dryer turned off.

Changing the washing conditions is only permitted if the manufacturer specifies otherwise. The delicate cycle essentially replicates hand washing, so you can do the same yourself. Fill a basin with cool water, add detergent, and leave the pants there for 5-10 minutes. If any stains remain, scrub them with a sponge. Then rinse off the soap solution and let the pants dry naturally.

Tips from experienced housewives

You can remove various types of stains from leather pants using the following time-tested methods:

• Lather up the laundry soap, brush it around, and spread it over the pants. Rinse and let dry completely.
• You can remove stubborn stains, such as blood, using vinegar. Dilute it half and half with water and apply it to the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe away the residue with a cloth.
• Gasoline, lemon juice, and rubbing alcohol produce the same effect. You can apply them neat to a cotton pad and wipe the surface of the pants, then remove any excess with a cloth.
• If the skin is white, the cleaning solution is prepared by mixing milk and egg white in equal proportions.
• To ensure your leather item is not damaged, you can use special liquids like Kozhanka, Unikum, and others. Apply them to the dirty areas of your trousers.

Important! Leather leggings can be washed with a gentle detergent. A wide selection is available in stores.

Leather pants aren't always the same; the material's characteristics can vary greatly. The more thoroughly you examine the item's composition, the better your chances of cleaning it without incident.

Or maybe entrust this thing to professionals?

You can dry clean an item unless the tag specifically prohibits dry cleaning. Please note:

• leatherette can be dry cleaned;
• pigskin should only be professionally cleaned;
• Calfskin is resistant to chemicals and water;
• eco-leather can be dry cleaned;
• Suede is dry cleaned or professionally cleaned.

Washing leather pants can be a bit of a hassle, but the pleasure of wearing them is definitely worth it.

   

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