Not Just Any, Here Are 5 Ways to Take Care of a Leather Jacket to Keep It Cool and Not Easily Damaged

Kapanlagi.com - Never out of style, leather jackets are still one of the fashion item choices that are suitable for everyday use. Various activities such as sunmori or even daily outerwear during the rainy season are the right moments to make leather jackets as outfit choices.

However, leather jacket care requires special treatment and is different from other materials. To keep it cool and avoid damage, here's how to take care of a leather jacket that you can do at home.

1. Avoid Sunbathing with Direct Sun Exposure

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Sunbathing leather jackets under direct sunlight exposure will only decrease its quality. In fact, this habit will make the leather on your favorite jacket become hollow and more easily damaged.

Instead, wipe the leather jacket after washing and then hang it away from direct sunlight. If you want quick drying results, a hair dryer can be a solution, but make sure the hair dryer has a temperature that is not too hot.

2. Use Olive Oil to Keep it Shiny

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Like leather shoes, a shiny leather jacket will make it always look new and increase self-confidence when worn. However, the shine of a leather jacket can also become dull over time.

To restore your favorite leather jacket's shine, olive oil is needed. Pour a little olive oil on a clean cloth and rub it on the entire surface of the leather jacket.

3. Use Body Lotion to Keep the Skin Layer Soft

Not only your skin, but also an improperly moisturized leather jacket can become dry and dull. This can even cause creases or wrinkles to appear on your leather jacket.

Certainly, this is disturbing aesthetically. To overcome this, routinely applying body lotion to the surface of the leather jacket will help conceal wrinkles and make your favorite jacket look like new.

4. Store in a Dry Place to Avoid Fungus

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Storing a leather jacket is also one tricky thing if not done correctly. Store your favorite leather jacket in a cool and dry wardrobe to avoid fungus.

5. Wash Leather Jacket by Hand

One of the common mistakes made by leather jacket owners is washing them using a washing machine or even through dry cleaning services. However, washing it this way will damage the texture of the leather jacket and cause it to wrinkle.

Instead, wash the leather jacket by hand. For optimal results, do not immerse the jacket in a water-filled basin, but hang it and slowly pour water over it. Then gently rub with detergent and rinse with running water. After that, dry the leather surface with a dry cloth.

For laundry purposes, use a special detergent that is designed not only to clean but also to provide a fresh aroma for your daily outfits. One of them is effective for boosting self-confidence in every moment, especially for your favorite jacket.

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