How to Clean Leather Coat Lining
A number of commercial cleaners are available for cleaning leather products that make it easy to keep your leather coat clean and conditioned. However, unless your coat has a removable liner, the inside of the coat can get dirty and a contract an odor from wear. Professional leather cleaning can be costly and is pointless if the leather is already clean. With a little time and a couple of items you probably already have in your home, you can clean the lining of your leather coat. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vacuum with brush attachment
- Powdered laundry detergent
- Plastic container
- Sponge
Instructions
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Vacuum the lining using a brush attachment. Do not use attachments or settings that create strong suction or the lining can tear at the seams. Vacuuming the lining removes loose dirt and dust.
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Pour 1/4 cup powdered laundry detergent into a plastic container and add two cups of warm water. Mix the laundry detergent with the water until it completely dissolves.
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Dampen a sponge with the laundry detergent cleaning solution and wash the lining of the jacket with the sponge. Be careful not to saturate the lining.
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Hang the jacket to dry. If you need to wear the jacket before the lining is completely dry, use a blow dryer to finish drying the lining before you wear the jacket.
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Tips & Warnings
To keep the lining of your jacket as fresh as possible, hang the jacket in a location where it is left open to air.
