The most common and high-quality material for making bags is traditionally leather. Such products look beautiful, are durable and, thanks to their quality, can last a long time. But unfortunately, the owners of these wonderful things often face some problems, mainly related to the rules of storage and operation.
IMPORTANT! Real leather requires special care and special storage rules.
The most common problem is the occurrence of creases or bends.. Overall they do not change the quality or durability of the bag. But they make its appearance not so attractive and give the impression of bruising.
In our article we will talk about simple methods that will help remove creases from a leather bag.
Available methods for removing creases
In everyday practice, various improvised means are used to remove creases. Since there is no special production equipment at home, you will have to use available means. These include the following methods.
- Smoothing with an iron.
- Shaping by gravity.
- Special steam baths for the product.
- Using special leather softeners, which can be purchased in stores.
Each method has its own effect. To achieve an effective result, it is better to combine several options at once. However, you should not overdo it, otherwise you may ruin the product. We will talk about each of these methods in more detail.
Steam
The first and easiest way to remove wrinkles is to soften them under the influence of heat and steam.. It's quite simple to do. To do this, it is not necessary to use steamers and spend money on expensive equipment. To you You will need a container of hot water, a weight of 1.5 kg and time for smoothing.
- Fill the vessel or tub with hot water.
- Place weights in the bag. It is advisable to evenly fill the entire space with it so that it does not pull off only one edge.
- For convenience, you can hang the product on a hook or stick above a container of water. After some time you will get the desired result.
During the process, a large amount of moisture may condense on the skin. It should be removed with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT! Do not allow liquid to be absorbed into the pores of the leather product. This may lead to its further destruction.
Using an iron
A regular household iron can also smooth the bag. This is perhaps the first thing that might come to mind. There is no need to invent anything here, but the operating rule is still worth considering.
When processing a leather product, do not allow direct contact with the surface of the iron, otherwise it will damage the material.
- Pass the steam generator built into the iron over the surface of the bag.
- Steam the inside as well.
- You can iron the fabric from the inside.
IMPORTANT! When working with an iron, you need to set the mode to minimum, as for silk or wool, and cover the bag with gauze in 2-3 layers.
All liquid formed from exposure to steam must be removed immediately and not allowed to enter deep layers.
Emollients
If these methods do not help, you can resort to using special softeners. Of course, many people think that they harm the product and spoil it. But nowadays special formulations have been developed that have a beneficial effect on the skin and do not harm it. You can ask for such compositions in special stores that sell products made from genuine leather.
You can also use improvised means that replace expensive creams and sprays. These include oils, petroleum jelly, glycine, glycerin.
- Prepare a cream or emulsion from any substance and apply evenly to the bag.
- Additionally, place a weight inside and let the product hang down.
- After some time, the product will return to its original appearance.
How to prevent creases from appearing
The best measure of protection against creases at home is their proper prevention. In most cases, they appear due to improper storage and kinks that occur under the weight of other things in the closet.
- If you value an item and want to prevent it from wearing out, place your leather bag carefully, without bending them or cluttering them with other things.
- The best option would be if you hang them on a hook or a special crossbar.
- You can put paper, cotton wool or other filler inside to maintain its shape.
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