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| With a little care, you can keep leather clothing looking | | | | - Plastic bags tend to dry out or discolor leather. Use a |
| its best for years, according to an expert on leater | | | | cotton garment bag for off-season storage, or hang |
| from The Olde Hide House in Acton, Ontario. | | | | coats as usual, draping a tea-towel over the shoulders |
| - Leather naturally repels water but, for additonal | | | | to deter dust. |
| protection, look for an environmentally friendly repellent | | | | - Avoid pressure-sensitive labels (the stick-on type)as |
| product to help prevent absorption of water and body | | | | the gummy residue left behind by these labels can |
| oils. It's best to avoid silicone-based repellents which | | | | stain or ruin the finish on leather. |
| retard leather's ability to "breathe." | | | | - Professional cleaning is best for stain removal. Some |
| - Let wet leather garments dry in well-ventilated areas, | | | | commercial stain removers can be absorbed and |
| away from heat. The leather may stiffen slightly but | | | | leave a mar. Home remedies include gently rubbing at |
| should soften again after wearing. | | | | minor stains with a pencil eraser or rubbing alcohol |
| - Hang leather coats and jackets on thick or padded | | | | (these methods work only on finished leather;; test on |
| hangers to keep the shoulders in shape. Don't load | | | | the inside facing first, to be sure the leather will not be |
| pockets with heavy or bulky items, which could tear | | | | marred). |