Valuable recommendations on how to properly wash eco-leather

Leatherette is a practical material. But at the same time it requires delicate care. Such products can be machine washed, but subject to a number of rules. The material can also be washed by hand.

Leatherettes must be pre-prepared for any washing. Chemicals should be used with caution when cleaning eco-leather.

Let's take a closer look at whether and how to properly wash eco-leather (leatherette, artificial leather) in a washing machine and by hand.

Is it possible?

Eco-leather (not thin) can be washed in a machine, but it is recommended to do this infrequently. Much depends on the strength of the material itself.

You need to pay attention to the tag. If it clearly states that the product should not be washed in a washing machine, then it should not be done.

Thin leatherette items should not be machine washed. They do not tolerate this washing option well. Thick eco-leather can be machine washed.

But washing in all cases should be gentle using non-aggressive agents. In this case, the washing temperature should be low.

Preparing leatherette for washing

Before washing the product, you must:

1. Carefully examine the tag on it. Make sure the item is washable. If neither machine nor hand washing is recommended, then dry clean the item only.
2. Remove all unnecessary items from clothing pockets.
3. Check the product for holes. Sew them up so they don't get bigger during the washing process.
4. Treat stained areas with a cotton pad soaked either in an alcohol solution or in a mixture based on two large spoons of soap solution and glycerin. You can also use lemon juice or a water-vinegar solution (3 large spoons of warm water + a small spoon of vinegar). After treatment, wipe the product with a dry cloth.
5. Fasten buttons on clothes along with zippers and locks. Turn it inside out.

Before washing leatherette items, it is recommended to check the reaction of the material to water.

Instructions

There are three methods for cleaning leatherette items. It can be hand and machine washable. For delicate items, dry clean only. Some durable materials can be treated with chemicals when dry cleaning. Traditional methods can also be used.

Manual processing of artificial leather

With this method, you must follow the instructions:

1. Take a large basin and pour warm water into it. Its temperature should be a maximum of 30C.
2. Pour 50 ml of liquid soap into a basin. It is recommended to use a glycerin-based product.

   You can also use dishwashing detergent. Only liquid and non-aggressive products should be used.

3. Add a large spoonful of vinegar to the basin to make the eco-leather soft and more effectively remove stains from its surface.
4. Wipe the product thoroughly with a soft sponge. Do not wrinkle leatherette.
5. Drain the water. Pour water into the basin at the same temperature as during the washing process. Rinse the product in it. You need to do this 2-3 times, changing the water each time.
6. After washing, do not wring out eco-leather. This causes it to become deformed and stretched. After rinsing, hang it on a hanger to allow the water to drain.

Using a washing machine

With this method, you must follow the instructions:

1. Place the product in the drum. Pour the product into the powder receptacle. It is recommended to use liquid detergents designed for washing delicate fabrics. You can use gels to wash items made of wool and silk. Bleach and products containing chlorine are prohibited.
2. Set to delicate wash mode. Eco-leather can be washed by hand washing. The water temperature in all cases should not exceed 30C.
3. Disable spin and dry modes.

The optimal time for washing leatherette is 30 minutes.

Dry and wet cleaning

With this processing method, both household chemicals and folk remedies can be used.

Household chemicals

The best options are:

• "Turtle Wax" in the form of thick foam;
• "Fill Inn" in aerosol form;
• "Runway" in the form of a foam solvent.

All of these funds are used according to the same scheme. The product is sprayed onto a leatherette product and wiped off with a foam sponge after 5 minutes.

Traditional methods

You can wipe a leatherette item with an alcohol solution.. It is enough to apply it on a cotton pad and treat the most contaminated areas of the product with it: the collar and cuffs.

A water-vinegar solution can be used to remove coffee, wine and tea stains.It is enough to mix half a glass of warm water and one large spoon of vinegar. You need to dip a cotton swab in the resulting solution and treat the leatherette product with it.

How to remove stains?

For removing various types of stains You can use a mixture of liquid soap and glycerin:

1. Take two large spoons of liquid soap and pour into a small container.
2. Add one large spoon of glycerin. Stir the mixture.
3. Apply it to the contaminated area of ​​leatherette. Leave for 10 minutes.
4. Use a foam sponge to gently rub the stained area on the clothing.
5. Wipe off any remaining mixture with a damp cloth.
6. Wipe the treated area of ​​the product with a dry cloth.

The Fill Inn cleaner must be used according to the following scheme:

• shake the bottle with the product;
• spray it evenly over the dirt;
• rub the cleaner with a sponge;
• wait 2 minutes.

After treatment, it is necessary to remove the product from the leatherette product with a dry, clean cloth.

Drying rules

Washed clothes should be turned right side out. All zippers and buttons on the product must be unfastened. Immediately after washing, hang the item on hangers to allow water to drain from it. After 10 minutes, the eco-leather is shaken and straightened with your hands.

Eco-leather can be dried on hangers. It is advisable to use plastic hangers for this. You can also place the item on a horizontal surface and dry it in this position. An ironing board or a special clothes dryer is suitable for this.

You don’t have to turn the artificial leather right side out, but continue to dry it on the wrong side. Leatherette backpacks It is recommended to dry with the right side out.

Do not place leatherette products on heating appliances. Do not dry even near radiators. You should not dry such clothes with a hairdryer. Do not hang eco-leather in the sun to dry. It makes the thing wrinkle quickly.

Eco-leather shoes And leatherette bags It is recommended to fill with dry paper. It will absorb excess moisture faster. It is important to periodically change the paper filler. Items should be stored in a room that is regularly ventilated.

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Conclusion

Leatherette products require special care. Such clothes can be machine washed, but only if this is explicitly stated on the tag.

Thin eco-leather should be cleaned only dry, without resorting to wet washing. When washing leatherette products, you must use gentle liquid products.