How to maintain leather during rainy season

Fashion keeps on changing at a very fast pace and keeping up to it becomes a task. But leather trend in fashion world shows no sign of ageing because of the incredible pattern and variety. Leather clothing and accessories are opted for their rich texture and smooth finish however during monsoon water makes a disaster out of leather and after a point of time grieving over its less than ideal condition becomes a practice. Many fail to realize that leather is animal skin and like human skin it also needs to be protected against vagaries of weather as well as repeated handling. Regularity in maintaining it can make leather look good with ingredients available at home. There are several leather protection creams, oils and gels obtainable in markets but the most obvious remedy over protection of leather clothing is application of coconut oil. By vigorous rubbing of shoe polish with a clean dry cloth on the brown or tan black leather jacket it can save the leather clothes from getting discolored. While light colored leather products or apparels get dirtier easily, following the above instruction could be of great help. But, what can be done with leather apparels or products that are dark in shade. Their damage happens when the leather wears off due to lack of care and unending or rough usage for a long time. Then, prior care through timely cleaning or avoidance during rains is the best way. Once cleaned, it is important that the leather product be stored in a place dry or in a box away from fungal attack.  Leather accessories like shoes, bags, belts should be avoided from water or soap wash. If the leather is wet its best recommended letting it dry naturally then followed by application of leather conditioner over it. If the leather merchandise is mucked with grease stains applying talcum powder over it and later dusting it off helps. For other stubborn stains like ink or mildew a combination of a bit baking soda with milk can be used to clean it off. Later polishing it with coconut oil gives it instant shine. Another simple but effective technique to sustain leather is to read the instruction brochure that is included to the purchase. The merchandise description tag will tell us the kind of leather and how it needs to be conserved.

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