Leather gloves serve various purposes, from work gloves tosports glovesto fashion accessories.
Read on to learn how to care for your smooth leather gloves properly.
Home cleaning, other than removing light stains on the fingertips, can result in damage to the fur.
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Dampen a microfiber cloth with the mixture and gently wipe the stained areas.
Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the soil is transferred.
If the gloves have mud splatters, allow the mud to dry before attempting to clean it away.
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Use a soft-bristled brush to brush it away and then treat any remaining stains.
Start at one end of the ink stain and gently rub it with the swab.
Do not scrub because that can damage the leather.
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As the ink is transferred, throw away the swab and use a fresh one.
Work slowly to prevent the stain from spreading.
Clean the Exterior of the Gloves
Lay the gloves flat on an absorbent towel.
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Be sure to clean well between each finger.
Do not over-saturate the leather, but focus on cleaning the surface.
Rinse the cloth often as the soil is transferred and reapply soap as needed.
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Turn the gloves over and repeat on the other side.
Wipe away any sudsy residue paying careful attention to the seams and areas between the fingers.
Rinse the cloth and wring well to prevent excess moisture as you work.
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Check on them after an hour and put them on your hands to help shape and stretch the leather.
If the inside feels exceptionally damp, turn them inside out.
Most gloves dry completely in less than eight hours.
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Never place leather gloves in direct sunlight or near a heat source to speed drying.
This could cause irreversible shrinkage of the leather.
Condition the Leather
What Are the Different Types of Leather Gloves?
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Leather gloves are fabricated from the skins of various hooved animals.
With ink and other oily stains, rubbing with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol usually does the trick.
Leave it to rest for an hour and then dust it off.
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To clean with Blanc de Meudon, apply it on the gloves and let it stand overnight.
Wipe the powder off the next day and give the gloves a good shake.
This will leave the gloves looking clean and fresh.
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Most attempts at home repair are not very successful and can cause additional damage to fine leather.
Storing Leather Gloves
When not in use, leather gloves should be completely dry before storing.
Storage in a plastic bin can cause white leather gloves to yellow.
It’s a good idea to condition your leather gloves before storing them for a long period.
It’s a good idea to clean and condition winter gloves just before putting them away for seasonal storage.
Tips for Cleaning Leather Gloves
Waterproofing is usually not necessary if you regularly condition the leather.
Occasional exposure to rain or snow will not harm them.
Old gloves that haven’t been worn in a long time can get dry and stiff.
Once they are supple again, you could turn them inside out to clean the interior.
