How to Properly Clean Leather

Clean your leather with vinegar and linseed oil.

When it comes to caring for your leather items, you must know how to properly clean them. Leather is a durable material, but can also be ruined when you use harsh chemicals or similar items that are too abrasive for the leather surface. You will want to use a cleaning agent plus add in a moisturizing element that prevents the leather from becoming overly dry, which causes cracking. Although commercial leather cleaners are typically expensive, a homemade solution is just as effective without the high price tag.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Vinegar
• Linseed oil
• Cleaning rags

Instructions

1. Mix one part vinegar to two parts linseed oil in a small bowl to clean the entire leather surface you wish to treat.

2. Dab a cloth in the mixture and rub into the leather.

3. Let a small layer of the cleaning solution reside on the leather overnight.

4. Wipe down the leather the next day with a clean cloth to remove the leftover cleaner. This will help nourish the leather as well as clean and disinfect.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Cleaning Tips - Leather