How to smooth leather goods correctly?

Many housewives are faced with the problem of fully smoothing leather items. Dents and ugly folds can remain not only on a jacket or raincoat, but also on sneakers, dresses and pants made of leather (both natural and artificial). Today we will analyze in detail how you can tidy up a leather product.

Before considering in detail how you can smooth leather goods, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the list of ineffective and not recommended procedures that not only do not make the thing even, but can also ruin it.

• Do not hang leather items to let them sag a little. If you want a jacket or coat to regain its aesthetic appearance, it will need to sag for a very long time in conditions of sufficiently high humidity.
• Do not use hot air to iron leather items. It can negatively affect the specified material, making it dry and rougher. In addition, various kinds of defects may appear on the surface of leather models under the influence of hot and dry air.
• It is not recommended to iron leather items using hot water. High temperature fluids usually have a negative effect on the skin (especially outerwear). The thing can deform, lose its original shape and even color.
• Pulling folds is also not recommended. Using this method will not allow you to say goodbye to wrinkled areas of clothing. In addition, stretching the leather can ruin the appearance of the product.
• Wearing leather clothing will not help in smoothing out wrinkles. This method will take a long time.

If the item is made of sufficiently soft and delicate leather, it will need maximum gentle and gentle smoothing. In this case, some owners of such products turn to hanging things on hangers. They have to be left in this form for a long time so that they can straighten up on their own. Usually, no aids are applied.

If the item is made of dense and thick leather, then it will take about a week to straighten it. Thin material will lose ugly folds and dents in just a few days. It must be borne in mind that it makes sense to apply to the specified gentle method only if you do not need a quick ironing. Please note that hanging on a hanger will not cope with serious and large folds.

To speed up the straightening of the skin a little, a remedy such as petroleum jelly is usually used. Castor oil can be used instead. These products are characterized by an excellent ability to soften different materials, therefore, with their use, clothes are straightened quite quickly and efficiently. In addition to castor oil and petroleum jelly, some housewives turn to such means:

• glycerol;
• peanut butter.

Ironing leather items is an irreplaceable procedure that allows the wearer of such clothes to look neat and tidy. Experts recommend adhering to the following important rules so as not to cause serious harm to the wardrobe item.

• Always follow the recommendations.
• Do not experiment with leather items if you decide to iron them yourself.
• Never try to flatten the leather item as quickly as possible. In a hurry, you can ruin your clothes.

Using all of the above methods, you can return the presentation of a variety of leather things, such as:

• jacket;
• skirt;
• the dress;
• pants;
• pants;
• cloak;
• sheepskin coat;
• Blazer.

Often, a leather item requires high-quality ironing immediately after purchase in a store. As a rule, such processing requires areas on the seams and collars.

So that a leather item does not have to be frequently smoothed, it should be stored properly. Consider the following important guidelines.

• Make sure that the leather item does not "live" constantly in the closet or wardrobe.
• Do not fold leather goods, do not put them on the shelves. In these circumstances, they will always be wrinkled and unaesthetic.
• Under no circumstances should pressure be exerted on a leather thing.

With leather clothes, everything is quite simple and straightforward, but what about if you need to smooth shoes or a belt made of this material? In such a situation, most housewives turn to one of the following popular methods.

• Thick items can be steamed by holding them over a bowl of hot water. But keep in mind that it is not recommended to iron things from very thin leather in this way.
• Special emollients are often used.
• Many owners of leather goods trust the spontaneous alignment of shoes or put something in it that will return it to its former shape (remove dents).

If we are talking about leather boots, then steaming should only be used if there is an urgent need for it. When it comes to a fashionable leather belt, this is where you turn to traditional ironing. In this case, both dry and steam processing are suitable.

We must not forget about the competent storage of leather shoes and accessories. Keep in mind that boots, sneakers, shoes and any other items are best kept in the boxes in which they were originally sold. Experts recommend placing the belts in the cabinet in a suspended form. If you arrange them in this way, then there is simply no need for frequent ironing.

Many people wonder how to properly iron a leather bag, clutch or briefcase if they are wrinkled. Let's dwell on a few of the most popular and effective ways to make these leather accessories even and neat.

• It is permissible to turn to steam ironing using a steamer or iron, which has an additional function of generating steam.
• Some housewives use a special steam bath. Do it with boiling water and a simple bowl.
• A home press is ideal for certain leather accessories. For this, things are treated with a damp cloth or sponge. Then the bag is leveled based on its style. A rather heavy, but perfectly flat and flat object is placed in the inner part. Then another heavy object is placed on top. It is advisable to wrap it with a towel or napkin so as not to harm the skin. After that, all that remains is to wait for the bag / briefcase to dry.
• You can use specialized emollients. Usually they are applied to leather bags with a fairly dense layer, but they are not rubbed in, but are left for gradual impregnation.

Many car enthusiasts are often faced with the problem of dented leather seats. Materials in such conditions require especially careful and careful handling. If noticeable folds are visible on them, then they can be removed with an iron set at the lowest power. You will need to iron each indentation individually through a sheet of paper.

• If you are going to straighten a leather thing (for example, made of artificial material), then you can proceed in this way: first you need to turn it inside out and spray a little water on the surface. Then the item is hung on a hanger, all the folds are straightened on it and left to dry.
• Thin leather things should be straightened only in gentle ways. You should not turn to a steamer in caring for such products.
• If you are straightening leather with hot, wet steam, you should expect it to shrink as a result. This problem is especially relevant when it comes to very high temperature steam.

• If you have just ironed a leather item (for example, a jacket), it is not recommended to put it on right away. Better to leave it hanging a little on a hanger until it is completely dry. If you do not adhere to this simple rule, the jacket can simply stretch in those areas where the iron has come into contact with it. Be careful.
• It is permissible to smooth things made of artificial leather in the same ways as natural counterparts. However, the important advantages of smoothing leatherette can be attributed to the fact that this material is not afraid of water at all (of course, it is better to avoid an excess of it anyway).
• Experts strongly advise against using such a popular device as a hair dryer to flatten leather items. Hot air can make your garment or accessory rougher, but not smoother.

• Do not use hot water. It can seriously deform the material. There were times when very hot water completely washed out the color from the skin.
• If you need to smooth the sleeves, collar or other elements, then experienced housewives advise using a small bar on the ironing board for this purpose. This will give you good results pretty quickly and very carefully.
• If you are processing a thing using hot steam, then you should not touch it with your hands at this time. Otherwise, noticeable marks from your fingers will simply remain on the product. It will be difficult to get rid of them in the future.
• The method of hanging crumpled leather clothing is relevant only if the folds on it are insignificant and not very deep. If there are full-fledged creases on the clothes, then such a method will be absolutely useless, even if you leave the clothes on the hangers for a long time.

• When ironing leather products with an iron, it is necessary to set only the minimum temperature values. It is also very important to remember to turn things inside out. Do not press the iron too tightly and hold it on the surface of the thing for a long time.
• If a special softening compound is used, it must be used in accordance with the instructions. As a rule, it is present on the branded packaging with the product. Do not skimp on the purchase of this product if you do not want to harm your leather item. Many major brands produce such products. Give preference to branded products only.
• When working with leather, try to be as gentle as possible. If you act rudely and inattentively, then the material can be spoiled. It is quite difficult and expensive to get rid of many damages on such things.

For information on how to properly smooth a leather jacket, see the next video.