It’s annoying when stains are found on an almost new, recently purchased bag. But, unfortunately, it is difficult to avoid this, because the bag, like outerwear, takes on a large amount of dirt. Dust, dirt, stains - all this settles on the product.
How to clean leatherette
When cleaning leatherette products from stains, you should not use:
- acids;
- solvents;
- alcohol;
- acetone;
- substances containing chlorine.
Regular washing also cannot solve the problem, since leatherette falls apart and becomes deformed under the influence of water and detergent.
Very often, when washing a bag, even using a delicate wash method, the housewife is forced to throw the product away, because when completely wet, the product immediately loses its appearance.
Important! Never fully wash any leatherette product.
Bags and furniture made of dark-colored leatherette are effectively cleaned by several products:
- soap solution;
- special sponge - eraser (small dirt);
- ammonia along with soda (solution).
Cleaning a leatherette bag
Dark leatherette should be cleaned carefully, as the paint may fade and whitish spots may form on the product. If you clean your bag with a soap solution, then when making it you should use laundry soap or soap without dyes.
Then the soap solution will be neutral in color and will not leave streaks on the bag. After cleaning with soapy water, the bag must be dried immediately. Unfortunately, when the product needs to be cleaned over a large area, you have to wash the bag in soapy water. But for these purposes, it is necessary to tear off the gasket.
Since completely soaking the bag will lead to cracks in the material and deformation. The product must be soaked superficially in a soap solution, without dipping everything into a basin, but using a sponge. The lining can be washed separately, dried well and sewn on. Of course, such painstaking cleaning is suitable for products that you really want to preserve and give them a new look.
Attention! Do not dry the leatherette product or place it on a radiator or near hot heating devices. From such exposure, the product will become deformed and crack, and light colors will receive indelible yellow spots.
How to clean white leatherette
You need to clean stains with a product that is aimed at eliminating contamination and does not deform the leatherette.
An important factor is the color of the product. First of all, the cleaning method depends on this.
For white leatherette products use:
- lemon juice (stains from greens, vegetables and fruits, fat, old yellowness);
- nail polish remover (affects stains from ink, felt-tip pens);
- hydrogen peroxide;
- lemon juice with baking soda (solution).
How to clean a white leatherette bag
If you need to update your white leather bag, it makes sense to make lemon juice. This natural cleaner, applied to the bag with a cotton swab, can not only remove minor dirt, but also add shine to the entire surface. Lemon also perfectly removes stains of grease and grass, and helps make the bag lighter when yellow spots appear.
In everyday life, rarely does anyone manage to avoid abrasions and cuts. And while on the road, you can stain the surface of your bag and handles with blood. You can effectively deal with this kind of contamination by moistening a sponge with hydrogen peroxide. And wipe the dirty areas. Moreover, you should not press too hard on the stains, since peroxide with light contact already has an effective effect. After such cleaning, you should wipe the bag with a soft cloth.
When cleaning a white bag with soapy water, apply it only to the dirty area, avoiding completely getting the product wet.
If there were eye shadows or foundation in the purse and they produced stains or dirt on the outside, then you can also remove the stains with a weak solution of ammonia or vinegar. But at the same time, you need to make sure that the bag does not get completely wet, and that the removal solution gets only onto the stain.
Be sure to dry the product and, to add shine, apply a special care spray for synthetic leather or treat it with wipes containing a care composition. Such products are sold in stores that sell products for the care of leather products, textiles, and leatherette.
How to clean a white leatherette sofa
The beauty of white furniture always remains beyond competition. Soft armchairs, a spacious faux leather sofa - all this fits perfectly into the interior of the living room and bedroom.
But, over time, the handles and backs of such furniture become greasy and turn yellow. And if there are small children in the house, then due to carelessness, stains from ballpoint pens and felt-tip pens may appear on the furniture. How can all these contaminants be removed without damaging the material and the product itself?
First you need to decide on the type of pollution. And consider the following classification of spots:
- lipstick, foundation, eye shadow are dissolved with an ammonia solution, then with soapy water;
- blood - hydrogen peroxide (for fresh stains), ammonia - for dried stains;
- stains from green plants, yellowness from wear - lemon juice;
- fat, oil - turpentine helps remove it (for an old stain), and if it is fresh, then a soap solution.
There are general rules to follow no matter what stain is on the item or what removal method you choose.
First, you need to wipe the area to be cleaned, then you can moisten the stained area with baking soda, then add lemon juice to the soda and wipe the stain.
Use an absorbent soft sponge to remove any remaining cleaning mixture. Wipe dry. If the stain does not go away, you should use another product adapted for staining.
When caring for leatherette products, you should follow simple rules. Wipe with special impregnated wipes that cover with shine and protect from dirt. Do not forget about precautions when coming into contact with water and hot appliances. Leatherette is practical, easy to use and costs significantly less than leather, so products made from it last a long time with timely and proper care.
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