THAT NEW LEATHER FEELING
Leather looks gorgeous when you first get that new couch, a new car with leather seats or a new leather jacket. But to keep up that appearance, you will need to put some work into it. Leather can crack and wrinkle, making it appear older than it is and marring the clean, uniform appearance that attracts so many people to the material.
Good news though, you can combat these natural occurrences. Here are some tips on preventing leather from cracking that you can do yourself.
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR LEATHER
First, a quick lesson on why leather cracks and wrinkles, which can help eliminate some of the problem. Natural leather is an extremely porous material, which means it absorbs the things it comes into contact with, such as sweat and oil produced by your hair and skin. However, most of the leathers you'll find on couches, car seats and clothing have a protective coating.
Dirt can cause leather to crack, but the primary reasons for cracking are dryness and low humidity or manufacturer fault by not stretching the leather correctly.
HOW TO PREVENT LEATHER FROM CRACKING
The first step to stopping leather from wrinkling or cracking is to clean it. When you keep the damaging substances away from the leather or remove them quickly, then they won't cause damage. You should clean your leather at least four times a year, using a top-rated leather cleaning product such as Leather Ultra Clean. This will absorb any dirt and can be wiped away with an absorbent cloth. By using a product free of solvents and abrasives, no damage will be done to the leather during cleaning.
Use a protection cream or conditioner after cleaning to smooth out the leather. This will plump up the gaps that form the cracks and wrinkles. Make sure to allow the leather sufficient time to dry before sitting on it.
If the leather is too wrinkled or cracked to repair with cleaning and conditioning, you may need to take further action. Using our highly-rated Complete Leather Repair Kit will allow you to achieve the professional results without hiring a repair service. These kits provide you with everything you need to complete repairs and ensure long-lasting results.
OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT LEATHER FROM WRINKLING
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