Caring for Your Leather Jacket

To keep your leather jacket in good condition, you’ll need to know how to care, clean, and condition your leather jacket. 

If you don’t own a leather jacket and are looking to upgrade your wardrobe, you can buy classy men’s leather jackets or chic women’s leather jackets online.

Caring

When you first purchase your leather jacket, before you even put it on, coat it with a thin layer of water and stain spray. This will protect it from the elements, especially rain and sunlight.

To keep your leather jacket in the best condition possible, it’s best to avoid heat. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat can ruin your leather jacket. 

A silicone polymer spray or an acrylic copolymer spray will give your jacket a layer of protection.

Cleaning

The safest cleaning products for leather are typically used by professionals. It is recommended that you take your leather jacket to a dry cleaner for a professional cleaning. Do not clean your leather jacket on your own. You could risk ruining your leather jacket.

Use a warm, damp cloth to remove salt deposits. Also, if you spill or stain your leather jacket, it’s important to get the stain or spill removed before it creates permanent damage. 

To clean the zippers, simply polish them or use a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Avoid folding your leather jacket. Do not keep it stored in a drawer. Keeping your leather jacket hung will prevent creases and cracks. 

The best place to store your leather jacket is in a cool or room temperature closet on a hanger with padding.

Conditioning 

Just like our skin, leather needs to be moisturized from time to time. Leather conditioner keeps your leather jacket smooth and luxurious.

What Does Leather Conditioner Do?

The purpose of using leather conditioner is to help your leather jacket maintain shine and softness by preventing dryness and cracks. The best leather conditioner to use is natural animal oils. 

How to Apply

Apply a small amount of natural animal oil to a dry cloth, less than a pea-size drop, and apply the oil to the leather on your jacket.

Stay away from grease- or wax-based products as they could harm your leather jacket. The best products to use on your leather jackets are organic products or natural animal oils. Only use a small amount of natural animal oils as the oil could darken the original color of your leather jacket.