How to care for eco leather

Eco-leather is an artificial material very similar to natural leather, widely used for making clothes, bags, and shoes. It is used to make car covers and furniture upholstery. In appearance, artificial leather cannot be distinguished from natural leather, but there is a slight difference in the care of the products.

In order for eco-leather products to have a beautiful appearance and serve us for a long time, we need to properly care for them. Regular and proper care is one of the elements of strength and durability. Each type of pollution has its own cleaning method and we must know them in order to avoid unnecessary problems.

Main rules for caring for eco-leather products

Furniture

1. Do not place it near heating appliances or in direct sunlight. When exposed to strong heat, the upholstery becomes deformed and fades in the sun;
2. remove dust with a cloth or napkin slightly moistened with water;
3. in case of heavy contamination, wipe with soapy water;
4. Remove greasy stains with a solution of ethyl alcohol and shaving paste;
5. remove ink stains with acetone, then wipe with a damp cloth;
6. if the skin is white, then wipe it with warm milk;
7. We remove stains from grease and oils on white skin using hydrogen peroxide.

Important! When caring for eco-leather, you need to use weak solutions (20%) and wipe the product dry after processing.

Shoes

1. Wipe regularly with a damp cloth; if heavily soiled, use a special shampoo;
2. do not allow moisture to get inside the shoes;
3. use moisture-resistant protective creams;
4. In case of severe scuffs, touch up with shoe paint.

Reference! All natural leather care products can be used for eco-leather.

Cloth

1. can be washed in warm water using liquid laundry detergent;
2. do not expose to strong mechanical stress;
3. After washing, let the water drain; do not wring out;
4. dry on hangers of suitable size to avoid deformation of the products;
5. some things can be washed in automatic machines by choosing a gentle mode without spinning;
6. For minor stains, wipe with a cloth slightly moistened with water, a solution of detergent, or an alcohol solution.

Note! To avoid damaging your clothes when washing, follow the instructions on the manufacturer's label.

Car covers

1. Can be cleaned in the same way as any eco-leather product. Wipe with a damp cloth, alcohol solution, acetone, hydrogen peroxide; after treatment, wipe with a dry cloth.
2. There are many car seat care products on sale in the form of foams and creams, use them. Apply the cream to the surface, let it absorb a little and then wipe with a cloth.
3. After cleaning, treat the surface with water and a dirt-repellent agent.
4. Very dirty covers should be dry cleaned.

To care for and clean leather products, you can use cleaning wet wipes for monitors.They contain alcohol, they clean well, dry quickly and do not harm artificial leather.

Prohibited eco-leather care products

1. Do not use gasoline or solvents; they damage and corrode products;
2. It is prohibited to use brushes, scrapers, knives and various sharp objects that can tear or cut the skin;
3. It is contraindicated to dry products on radiators or with a hairdryer;
4. It is not recommended to heat or iron with a hot iron.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to use chlorine-containing products for cleaning. For all products there is one rule for care - you cannot rub, press, stretch too much, you need to clean gently and carefully.