{"id":21746,"date":"2021-11-20T21:54:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T21:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=21746"},"modified":"2021-11-20T21:54:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T21:54:54","slug":"easily-make-your-own-leather-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/easily-make-your-own-leather-cleaner\/","title":{"rendered":"Easily Make Your Own Leather Cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cracks and wears will appear on leather furnishings after prolonged use. Proper maintenance is important to keep your leather furnishings in optimal condition. In this post, we are going to introduce a few inexpensive homemade leather cleaner recipes by using ingredients you already have in your kitchen to help effectively clean and refresh your leather furnishings.\n\n\n\n</p><p>In addition to leather furnishings, these homemade leather cleaners can also be applied on leather auto upholstery, leather saddlery, leather boots, leather luggage, leather shoes, leather bags, and leather clothing.\u00a0 Always test these cleaners on an inconspicuous area of the leather item, and let it dry for 20 minutes. Then check for discoloration before applying it to the entire leather item. Do not use these cleaners on unfinished leather or suede.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/1453854808852-1024x768.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21747\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1453854808852-1024x768.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Make Homemade Leather Cleaner\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you own leather clothing, shoes, accessories, and furniture, you should be taking proper care of it. If you don\u2019t you might experience some very unpleasant issues. And no one needs their leather to dry out, get mold or just look\u2026 old!\n\n\n\n</p><p>So, let\u2019s start with some things we all need to know about cleaning leather with natural products.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>1. No Common Household Cleaners on Leather! EVER!\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"750\"' height='\"750\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Make-your-own-leather-cleaner-02-recipe-stages-100-min.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21748\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Make-your-own-leather-cleaner-02-recipe-stages-100-min.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest with you, I had no idea that you couldn\u2019t use common household cleaners on leather. Let\u2019s say I learned it the hard way. I messed up my favorite leather sandals when I was a teen.\n\n\n\n</p><p>The reason? Things like alcohol and harsh chemicals dry up the leather, making it look awful while reducing its lifespan. I know it seems pretty obvious, but I had no idea!\n\n\n\n</p><p>So, I bought a few products and I didn\u2019t like them. I also messed up one of my purses so bad, that I had to throw it away! Needless to say, I was FRUSTRATED! How could they make leather cleaner, that damages leather? Who needs that?\n\n\n\n</p><p>So, I had no other choice but to make my own leather cleaner. With kiddos in the house, natural ingredients are every mom\u2019s go-to. That\u2019s the reason I started my research there.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>2. Why Using Natural Ingredients to Make Leather Cleaner is the Best Thing to Do?\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"580\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Screenshot_119-1024x580.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21749\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot_119-1024x580.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>Combating grime, dirt and bad odor with leather products is crucial to keep them looking good and last for years.\n\n\n\n</p><p>What natural ingredients can you use to clean and condition leather?\n\n\n\n</p><p>Olive oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>Essential oils\n\n\n\n</p><p>Grapefruit seed extract\n\n\n\n</p><p>Coconut oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>Rubbing alcohol\n\n\n\n</p><p>White vinegar\n\n\n\n</p><p>Beeswax\n\n\n\n</p><p>and you can try also:\n\n\n\n</p><p>Castile soap\n\n\n\n</p><p>Saddle soap\n\n\n\n</p><p>Magic sponge\n\n\n\n</p><p>So, after a ton of research and even more testing, I came up with a leather cleaner that works like a charm. It\u2019s oil-based, so it hydrates your leather well like no other product but at the same time, it gets rid of the spots and dirt fairly well.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"500\"' height='\"313\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/3.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>I picked 3 specific ingredients to make my own leather cleaner because of their multiple benefits:\n\n\n\n</p><p>Coconut oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>Olive oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>Orange \/ Lemon essential oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>I also like to keep it simple. The simpler, the better. So, I decided that if I am going to make a leather cleaner, it has to be very quick and easy to make.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>3. Steps to Make Your Own Natural Leather Cleaner\n\n\n\n</h2><p><strong>Supplies Needed\n\n\n\n<p>3 Tbsp. coconut oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>1 Tbsp. olive oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>3 drops orange or lemon essential oil\n\n\n\n</p><p>Bowl\n\n\n\n</p><p>Fork \/ Whisk\n\n\n\n</p><p>DIY leather cleaner recipe stages &ndash; collage &ndash; a white bowl with oils, a white bowl with oils and coconut oil, a white bowl with oils and a fork mixing them, a white bowl with all the ingredients well blended\n\n\n\n</p><p><strong>Directions\n\n\n\n<p>Combine the oils in a small bowl\n\n\n\n</p><p>Whisk it with a fork until the ingredients are blended together well\n\n\n\n</p><p>And you are done making your own leather cleaner! Yay!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"639\"' height='\"371\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/bao-quan.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21751\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bao-quan.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>4. Prepare Leather for Cleaning\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Now, we have to take action. But before we proceed to apply the DIY cleaner, we have to prepare the leather. Making sure your leather is well cleaned before applying any product, will improve its performance and will result in a better-looking leather.\n\n\n\n</p><p>If you\u2019re cleaning leather clothes or accessories, use a piece of soft cloth to clean them from dust or anything else that might be stuck on them. If you\u2019re working on your couch, start with thoroughly vacuuming it with the proper attachment and vacuuming power.\n\n\n\n</p><p>If you haven\u2019t done it before (I confess \u2013 I never had\u2026), you will immediately notice the improvement in their look. But to truly rejuvenate your leather, you need to apply the cleaner you just made.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"450\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/cach-lam-sach-tui-da-bi-moc.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21752\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cach-lam-sach-tui-da-bi-moc.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>5. Perform a Test to Avoid A Mess!\n\n\n\n</h2><p>ALWAYS proceed with caution to homemade cleaners! Some well-known leather experts even advise against using DIY cleaners on leather. If it\u2019s your first time cleaning your leather with a cleaner you made yourself, be sure to follow all the recommendations to avoid any possibilities of making it worse than it is. Have in mind that product warranties can be voided if you are using different than the recommended cleaning products.\n\n\n\n</p><p>That\u2019s why, if you want to give the DIY leather cleaner a try, we recommend spot-testing a piece on the leather before applying it all over. Using a cotton swab is recommended, as you can dip it in the cleaner and limit the amount of leather that is treated. Pick an inside edge or other hidden places to perform the test. If, after 24-48 hours the leather looks good, proceed to clean the entire piece.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"730\"' height='\"969\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/b31f9d7ec883ac5816d4a95f508e0ebb.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21753\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/b31f9d7ec883ac5816d4a95f508e0ebb.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>6. Roll up your sleeves and clean your leather!\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It works! It\u2019s been two days and the leather cleaner you made has conditioned your test spot beautifully. Now, it\u2019s time to apply the cleaner to your leather. Use a soft cloth to clean and condition the piece of leather that needs treatment. If it\u2019s a belt or a purse \u2013 it\u2019ll happen quickly. But if you\u2019re going to rejuvenate your leather couch, arm yourself with patience and be ready to put some work in the process.\n\n\n\n</p><p>But I promise, if you really make a leather cleaner with this recipe, you will be amazed at how clean and conditioned your leather will look! That 4 years-old leather purse you adore? Bam! Almost brand new! The belt with a fun buckle you love? Bam! Looks like brand-spanking-new!\n\n\n\n</p><p>You will never need a store-bought cleaner because you can make your own leather cleaner that is SO good!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Cracks and wears will appear on leather furnishings after prolonged use. Proper maintenance is important to keep your leather furnishings in optimal condition. In this post, we are going to introduce a few inexpensive homemade leather cleaner recipes by using ingredients you already have in your kitchen to help effectively clean and refresh your leather\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[54,61,46,6,31],"class_list":{"0":"post-21746","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-clean-hack","9":"tag-cleaning-tips","10":"tag-life-hacks","11":"tag-life-style","12":"tag-tips"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Khong-co-tieu-de-1024-x-627-px-1-4.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21746"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21746\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></strong></p></strong></p></figure></div></figure></div></h2></figure></div></h2></figure></div>