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Stiltzkin · 12-24-2003, 08:19 AM

I've looked around the net, and apparently you need a special sort of cleaner to clean leather. Best deal I've found is $6 for a 12oz can of the stuff. Can anyone recommend anything for me?

What I'm trying to clean is a leather jacket. Everyone says to use the cleaner, sure, great, but can I put the jacket in the washing machine?

thanks

nirol · 12-24-2003, 11:39 AM

ha ha, dont advise the washing machine, will ruin it.

Use Saddle Soap and a soft rag, then a leather conditioner.
You can find saddle soap at grocery stores or shoe stores. Murphys oil will work too, but not sure if it will affect the finish.

locoslomo · 12-24-2003, 06:37 PM

You should also look at the Lexol line of cleaners and conditioners.

Yalaynia · 01-09-2004, 04:08 PM

The stuff I used was a spray , pretty much all you do is hang the jacket on a hanger spray it down let it dry and it should protect it from rain and if you get anything on it you should beable to just spot wipe it with a damp cloth. If you are still unsure I would just take to the dry cleaners and ask them to clean it or call a leather shop and ask them what they would recommend.

12-24-2003, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stiltzkin Junkie	How to clean leather I've looked around the net, and apparently you need a special sort of cleaner to clean leather. Best deal I've found is $6 for a 12oz can of the stuff. Can anyone recommend anything for me? What I'm trying to clean is a leather jacket. Everyone says to use the cleaner, sure, great, but can I put the jacket in the washing machine? thanks __________________ The most important thing in this world is love.

12-24-2003, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
nirol Crazy Location: South East US	ha ha, dont advise the washing machine, will ruin it. Use Saddle Soap and a soft rag, then a leather conditioner. You can find saddle soap at grocery stores or shoe stores. Murphys oil will work too, but not sure if it will affect the finish. __________________ 'Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt. Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)

01-09-2004, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yalaynia Insane Location: here but I wish I lived there	The stuff I used was a spray , pretty much all you do is hang the jacket on a hanger spray it down let it dry and it should protect it from rain and if you get anything on it you should beable to just spot wipe it with a damp cloth. If you are still unsure I would just take to the dry cleaners and ask them to clean it or call a leather shop and ask them what they would recommend. __________________ I couldnt think of anything to put here , but I guess anything would do

12-24-2003, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
locoslomo Upright	You should also look at the Lexol line of cleaners and conditioners.