European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 5, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Leather garments need extra care / by Deborah Blumenthal new York times. Consumers pay a hefty Price for clothes made of Fine suede and leather and proper care is essential to maintaining them Quot /. \. In general the care of leather depends on the finish. A leather the soft buttery kind is the most a delicate. ,. A leather with a Slick pigmented or painted surface is far More impervious to damage. In both cases to make the leather last longer it should be cleaned Only by a leather specialist there Are two rules. Quot the first is if it needs it Quot said Ralph Sherman the president of leather Craft process a cleaning specialist with Headquarters in Roselle . Quot the second is done to wait More than two seasons even if it does t need while a leather coat May not look dirty the skins probably have dirt particles in them. As for spots and stains age will make them harder to remove. But even if you Are diligent about regular cleaning and a reputable leather cleaner does the Job be prepared. Your beloved Violet suede dress May emerge from the. Clean Erin a less appealing Shade of Lavender. Quot As a general Rule All suede things change color slightly Quot Sherman said Quot sometimes lighter., sometimes the better the cleaner the less color change. Other factors affecting cleaning the Type of skin and How it was tanned. Once it has faded or darkened the original color cannot be restored. Cleaning leather clothing is costly a in the United states its As much $70 to clean a full length shearling. Coat a so before a shag off to the cleaner the minute a spot is discovered take some Steps at Home. Fortunately those popular shearling Coats and jackets Are fairly rugged even in inclement weather and despite their soft surface. If a coat is pelted by rain or Snow causing spotting and streaking shake it out Well and hang it up to dry away from direct heat the next morning Brush it with a soft bristle Brush or dry sponge. Then with a clean cloth. A Brush it again to smooth it out. To remove dried spots Brush gently with a soft Brush a clean dry Kitchen sponge or even a coarse turkish Towel not fashionable unfinished leather a the soft buttery kind is the most delicate. To bring up the Nap. If the stain stays take the coat to a cleaner. If the garment has a polished leather finish first gently rub the spot with a Damp cloth and if that fails try a mild detergent Sherman said. But before trying any spot. Remover where the results Are going to show test it on an inconspicuous area. A. Prevention can save Consumers Many headaches said Richad marrow Elue toi Begho ,her a a apparel association a Trade group m nov Yolk City he advises it-., it leather to waterproofed m in Edja Tely after purchases a a ? . A a a 1 a. A. / Ait leather clothes and Amoeo can to water Pix Fod but the is to have a leather cleaned o Job v As. A so a. For Coita Iua is who would rather do it Shtaif solves. _ products on the Market. But it is vital. To read cautions carefully to make sure the. / a. Product is Nappi opiate for the particular skin e and even a if it is. Fry a at on a Small inconspicuous area a. Under the Collin. Is example. A a -. A / a rile Ray not bras a professional to raiment they can at Lead make the pm of cleaning or wet coat a lot co Moi to the a professional i a Amer / a s -/a., a a a. The Terji nails with help prevent stains penetrating As deeply As they would an unto Leeter torment said. Robert if Soavi t he vice president and a Neial manager of Kirk s Sut Leathem lean ii a service in Willowbrook Iii and a me Jot so Plua of padm to and equipment Tot cleaning leather t. A s. Saddle seams Best used on saddles e perils say or to clean or condition smooth leather Bolt Ita , but it should not be used to water Pool leather Tutlies since it May came sneaking and staining these additional lips on leather Cam a tiered by the better business brio eur of Milwaukee a Wear a Scad around your neck to keep the leather from being soiled by Oil from your skin. A if a garment becomes wrinkled Fust Pul it on a. Hanger and gently pull out the wrinkles taking care not to stretch the skins if this does not work pm a the garment when it is completely dry using t ho.coole.,t suiting on your Iron never in e a team non place ins e a Quot am paper Over the leather and keep the Iron moving .-pro.ss.one. Panel of the garment at a time. A a a a hem is falling Down glue it with Nibber Cement. Other glues May damage the skins and . Use a a very Small amount of Yrjo applying it will i a and Don t let live nine Geboo close to the hem s Educ Lay the item on a i at us f tee or several hours a it k Hting Down the repair with a Book until the glue due. A a Don t allow a now Papor to rub a Aalst Uede or leather the Ink will rapidly soil the coat. A a Don t carry heavy objects like a Bunch Ltd keys in tho., pockets of a leather jacket tins will is Letch the skins. Co 11j do o h co o o Sqq co 111 go do h co o z it co cult in co stars and stripes bookstores stars and stripes bookstores a $15 super sever discount Europe a history of its Peoples is one of our Many super Saver selections for january discounted 25% or More from cover Price. Discounted $15 from the regular Price of $39.95, Europe a history of its Peoples comprehensively and objectively surveys Europe s development to one of the world s most influential Powers. 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