Some common leather questions:
- Can we clean suede? Suede can be thought of similar to a sponge, some stains or soiling may be removed from the surface of the suede, but will remain throughout the body of the suede--like a sponge. You may carefully clean the top of the suede with gentle cleaning, but permeating stains may not be removed.
- Can we clean oil stains? Oil stains cannot really be cleaned from the leather, chemicals used to pull out the oils can cause more damage and destroy the leather. Unless the item is a costly and sentimental item, it may be better to buy a new one.
Some of the more generalized leather questions we encounter are:
· Does some carry finished leather goods such as finished belts? No, they supply materials used to make leather items but do not sell the finished goods. They also do not do repairs. You may take classes at their store to learn how to make leather goods.
If you have leather items that have gotten wet, do not put them away wet as they may become moldy or misshapen. For gloves, they may be placed over an empty cup or glass turned upside down to allow air to get around them. If your jacket or vest has gotten wet, drape it over something that will allow air circulation around it, please do not hang it on a hook that would make an impression in the leather as it dries. You may then condition it when it has dried.
There are leather conditioners and cleaners available for purchase at Tandy and Buckle and Hide Leather LLC. Some of the most common cleaning products are pictured below. We will be making some short leather care videos to have on YouTube in the upcoming months for your reference.