How to clean a leather wallet at home

A stylish and presentable leather wallet is not only a functional accessory that cannot be abandoned. It is also a representative element of the image, which emphasizes the status of its owner. To make the wallet always look beautiful and well-groomed, it should be cleaned from time to time.

How to clean a leather wallet

You should clean your wallet every few months. Even if there are no visible impurities on it, a huge amount of microbes, bacteria, and dust can accumulate on the surface of the skin. In addition, if the wallet is black or brown, dirt is simply not visible, although it is. You can check if your wallet needs to be cleaned with a damp cloth. Swipe it on the surface of the wallet. If the napkin has become dark - the wallet needs to be cleaned.

1. To get started, remove all money, coins, cards from it. Look in secret pockets - there can remain necessary business cards, phone numbers. Shake out all the small debris from the wallet compartments.
2. Type a little water in a small basin. It will be better if the water is boiled or mineral. The fact is that tap water contains a lot of chlorine, which corrodes natural skin.
3. Prepare a soapy composition from water. Dissolve a little liquid soap or powder in water.
4. Dampen a sponge in powder and gently walk it over the entire leather surface.
5. If the wallet has a dirty lining and the inside, you will have to soak it completely. Remember that the water should be moderately warm - the skin can contract from hot water.
6. Go through the inside of the wallet with a toothbrush to clean all inaccessible places.
7. If you soak the wallet completely, it should not be left in the water for a long time. Water procedures should be quick so that the skin does not swell.
8. After that, the leather product is thoroughly wiped with a towel.
9. Dry the skin on a flat surface, in a well-ventilated place. Do not dry a leather product near heaters or in direct sunlight. Better just leave the wallet on the windowsill in the draft.
10. During drying, the wallet must be open or closed. This is done so that the skin, even when wet, gets used to both positions and does not crack afterwards.
11. After the wallet is completely dry outside and inside, it can be wiped with a special composition for skin care.
12. If there is no such composition, you can use vegetable oil. Put a drop of oil on a cotton pad, rub each corner of the leather surface with it. After that, leave the product for a day. The next day, the remnants of unabsorbed oil can be easily cleaned with a dry paper towel. After such processing, the wallet will sparkle like a new one.

These simple steps will help you clean and refresh your leather wallet, clutch bag, small handbag.

How to clean a leather wallet from stains

Some types of pollution need a special approach.

1. Ink. Alcohol will help get rid of blots. Dip a cotton swab in it and swipe it over the dirt. The stains from the pen will disappear very quickly.
2. Felt-tip pen. Liquid to remove varnish will help get rid of such traces. Just wipe with a cotton swab dipped in a liquid over the stain. If the trace from the felt-tip pen is impressive, you can put cotton wool moistened with acetone on the dirt and leave it for a few minutes.
3. Coffee. Coffee stains are very easy to remove with lemon juice.
4. Blood. You can get rid of traces of blood with vinegar.
5. Fat. Greasy marks are perfectly eliminated by dishwashing detergent.Put a little washing gel on the sponge and wipe it with a stain. Rinse off the soapy stains with a damp cloth.

Before using any stain remover, apply a little to the inside of the leather wallet. This will allow you to check the reaction of the skin. If the surface has not changed its shape and color, you can use the stain remover as intended.

If chewing gum has stuck to the wallet, the product with the stain should be placed in the freezer. After a few hours, remove the wallet and clean it with the edge of a spoon. Be careful not to damage the leather surface.

How to clear a white wallet

Vaseline will help get rid of complex spots. Lubricate the dirt thickly with it and leave it for a while. Vaseline softens and dissolves many impurities. After that, it is enough to stretch the skin with a cloth and enjoy a fresh product.

Ammonia will help return the purity to crystal white. Dampen a cotton pad in it and wipe the wallet with it. The purse will again shine with whiteness and purity.

How to care for a leather wallet

In order for the wallet to serve you faithfully for a long time, you need to properly care for it. Do not leave leather wallets near the heater and in direct sunlight. If the wallet gets wet in the rain, it must be dried. Do not allow perfumes to get on the leather surface. Do not stuff the wallet with objects so that it deforms - it can change its shape forever. Do not use bleach or gasoline to clean your wallet - these aggressive products can corrode your skin. And the rest of the care for the wallet should be reduced to a careful attitude.

If your leather wallet is dirty and frayed - do not rush to change it. Proper cleaning, repair and polishing of the product will help you transform your favorite accessory. Take care of your belongings, especially those that store your money!