Leatherette is a difficult material to care for. Products made from it often cannot be wetted, but should be dried under certain conditions. How then to get rid of the stain? Let's look at the main methods.
Manual method
First, let's clarify how you can get rid of stains on the lining:
- Turn the item inside out.
- Place on a hanger.
- Dilute the carpet cleaner with warm water. Furniture detergent is also suitable. Stir until foam forms.
- Apply the resulting foam (only this, do not touch the water itself) using a rag onto the lining fabric.
- Leave for 15 minutes. For old and stubborn stains, leave for 20.
- Wipe dirty areas with a soft brush.
- Gently pat problem areas dry with a towel.
- Once the stains disappear, turn the item right side out.
- Leave it alone until it dries completely.
Algorithm for hand washing leatherette items:
- Fill a bowl with warm, but under no circumstances hot, water.
- Add some liquid or regular powder.
- Soak the item, but do not leave it unattended.Start cleaning immediately after the outfit gets wet.
- Don't shake your jacket or pants. Just pick up a sponge or soft-bristled brush and try to lightly scrub the stain.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Do not twist or squeeze the item. Just hang it above your bathtub. Let the bulk of the water drain.
- After a couple of hours, move it to a warm room. Hang on hangers (jacket) or vertically (skirt and trousers). Let dry.
Using a washing machine
Before you decide to take such a step, keep in mind that approximately 95% of leatherette items cannot be machine washed at home. If the item is dear to you, contact the professionals.
Have you decided to take desperate measures? Then cut off or sew up all appliqués and decorative elements with sharp edges, as well as those that could theoretically harm the product. Then soak the item in a bathtub filled with warm water for 10 minutes. Only then turn on the automatic machine.
Important! Be careful when setting the mode. Only those designed for delicate fabrics are suitable. It is better to disable the spin function completely.
General cleaning recommendations
- Carefully study the label of the item of clothing. The manufacturer indicates on them whether the item can be ironed, steamed and washed.
- Before using the cleaning product, be sure to test on an inconspicuous area.
- It is also necessary to check the reaction of the material to ordinary water.
- Even if the label says the jacket or pants can be washed, don't wash it too often. Rely more on cleaning. Don’t forget to treat things with protective agents and carefully consider care issues.
- Never dry your wardrobe items on a radiator or with a hairdryer.
- Do not wash leatherette outfits with other items.
Tips for washing certain leatherette items
Jacket
Small dirt can be removed with baking soda and a brush. Pour the powder onto the stain and rub lightly. Blow it out and look at the result. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
Second way:
- degrease the problem area with ethyl alcohol;
- brush it with lemon juice;
- let dry;
- lubricate with glycerin.
Important! It is impossible to predict the reaction of a material to glycerol. Be sure to do a preliminary test.
The third option is suitable for light-colored jackets. The stain is removed from them using milk or lemon juice. There is no need to wash them off.
Bag
It is not recommended to wash the accessory. Regularly wipe it with a rag and a brush soaked in glycerin, treat it with water-repellent compounds, then it will last longer.
If the stain is very noticeable, prepare a homemade cleaner. Ingredients: water and 3% vinegar essence. The components are taken in equal proportions. The product is applied pointwise, directly to problem areas.
Important! To prevent the bag from losing its shape, stuff it tightly with paper or towels before cleaning. You also need to make sure that water does not get on the lining.
Instead of vinegar, wool detergent and dish detergent are sometimes used. These options have a significant drawback: they need to be washed off. This is done like this:
- take undyed rags from natural fabrics and moisten them in soft water;
- wipe the surface of the bag with a wrung out and damp cloth;
- a specialized brush sets the direction of the pile (if the material is fleecy);
- then the accessory is dried at room temperature away from batteries, electrical heat sources and sunlight.
Advice! If the stain is too large, you will not be able to protect the lining from getting wet. To avoid unpleasant consequences, peel off the lining before cleaning and sew after the bag has dried.
Do you want to prolong the “youth” of your accessory? Once you have dealt with the stain, wipe the outside of the bag with a silicone-impregnated sponge. This should be done only after complete drying.
Skirt
The process of automatically washing a leatherette skirt is no different from the method described above. Maximum permissible water temperature: 30 degrees. Optimal mode: delicate or manual. Instead of powder, it is better to use baby shampoo or liquid soap.
The outfit is dried at room temperature in a vertical position. If you are afraid of smudges, cover the top of the skirt with a clean towel.
Trousers
Algorithm of actions:
- to prepare the solution, mix alcohol and soft water in equal proportions;
- apply the product to a soft cloth, wipe the trousers (move your hand smoothly, do not press or shuffle);
- at the end of the procedure, wipe the treated area with a dry cloth;
- hang your pants on hangers in a heated room where there are no drafts.
If the product label indicates that it is machine washable, please note the following:
- Only modes for delicate fabrics are suitable;
- you need to give up spinning;
- You should take out the item immediately after finishing washing, otherwise it will become very wrinkled;
- Do not use bleaches.
We recommend purchasing specialized products designed for leatherette items.
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