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  Leather is a sensitive material and when cleaning it the utmost care should be taken. It should not be cleaned with just any old kind of detergent as many detergents contain chemicals that might be harmful to the product. The following are some tips to help you when doing upholstery leather cleaning. Protection You should think of leather as if it were skin. Because essentially, that is what it is. It will show the same kind of aging that your skin will show when exposed to the elements and if it is not taken care of properly, it will get dull age much quicker. Most leather upholstery will be finished leather, which means that it has been treated with a product that will help protect it. You can also shop around to see what types of leather protection products are available in your area. These are usually in liquid form and need to be applied to the leather according to the instructions on the product. Using a conditioner after doing your leather upholstery cleaning will also ser...

  I've heard some strange theories about the care and maintenance of leather. Recently, it was brought to my attention that there are people who hold the belief that conditioners are bad for leather as it will "clog the pores." I have no idea how they come up with their theory. Clog the pores? What does that mean? Is the leather going to develop a "black-head" or a pimple due to clogged pores? Here are the facts. Keep in mind that the cow is dead. The pores are non-functional. The animal isn't sweating anymore. There are no more body oils being produced by the animal. Nothing is coming up from inside the skin through the pores. What's to get clogged? Furthermore, a pore is just one structural element found across the topography of a hide. Looked at under a microscope (even a simple magnifying glass) will demonstrate that the pore structure represents a small percentage of the overall surface area. Leather is absorbent across its entire surface, not just ...

  Millions of households throughout the world have leather. From furniture, to automobile seating to leather jackets, the install base of leather is enormous. Providing proper care is essential to protect these investments. There is a huge knowledge gap about the best way to care and maintain leather. The gap needs to be filled with knowledgeable Leather Technicians servicing their local market. This is the fundamentals of a need crying to be addressed. There are franchise programs costing many thousands of dollars tapping into that demand. Advanced Leather Solutions has a better answer. It starts with a leather repair and restoration training program. We've created a "Business in a Box" concept that doesn't require a huge up front investment to get into the lucrative business or Leather Repair and Restoration. With our program, you will become a proficient leather technician ready to tap into this growing market. Think of all the homes with leather furniture, all of ...

  Leather Processing is considered a Traditional job and the methodology involved differs from country to country. The process depends upon mainly the experience, and the available resources to treat the skin and making it utilize in a day-to-day life style. Animal Leather is used from the Stone Age in all countries for various purposes such as clothing, bed spreads, floor spreads for comfortable sitting, to draw water from wells and to fetch water from distant places. Hence, the process differs from place to place, people to people, who were involved in hunting, chopping and de-skinning the animals. Ever since, man found alternatives to his clothing needs, the animal skin found its way to various other utilities such as garments of various designs, shapes and sizes, bags, pouches and wallets, hand gloves, footwear, saddles and belts, etc. Here is the method of leather processing in my own experience. Normally, the skin after stripped off the slaughtered animal, finds its way in th...

  Comfort, dexterity, durability, flexibility, protection, and cost are the key considerations when choosing leather gloves for a specific job environment or as a general purpose work glove. A comparison of leather work glove material options, pattern variations, styles and applications will help you choose the most suitable glove. Glove Leather Types and Quality The type and quality of leather used are significant considerations in choosing leather work gloves. Gloves are manufactured primarily in cowhide, pigskin, goatskin, and deerskin, each offering unique characteristics specific to the animal. Cowhide leather  is one of the most rugged and economical leathers used to manufacture gloves due to its availability, comfort, and durability. Specifically, cowhide is good for dexterity, durability, pliability, abrasion resistance, and puncture resistance. Cowhide is also very good in keeping hands warm, but is limited in the leather's breathability. Cowhide dries stiff when it g...

  Be aware that some leather products that have been around for a long time have new formulations. Therefore, chemically you are really looking at an entirely new leather product so while you think you may be achieving certain results from using the product last year; this year with the new formulations, the results achieved could be very different. Additionally, some leather products that have been in use for a long time were used for a different purpose than used today. Acrylic Copolymers Technology continues to offer new leather products such as acrylic copolymers that form a barrier 'net' too fine for water molecules to pass through, but still porous enough to let water vapor in so the leather can still breath. These products do not have the slippery consistency of silicone sprays and do not have a negative effect on dyes. Most reputable leather merchants will also give you guidelines about how to care for your leather. Some even provide information about how to tell good l...

  Want a big Texas omelet? Then you had better get a bundle of eggs. When you go and buy those eggs at the local grocery store, about the only thing you're looking for is size. Easy decision, medium, large or extra large. One egg is pretty much the same as another. Four little ones or three big ones - the omelet tastes pretty much the same. That, however, is not the case with leather. One type of leather is not pretty much the same as another. The type of leather that you choose for your leather motorcycle jacket can make a huge difference in the feel, protection and function of the jacket. So if you want an omelet, buy whatever eggs you want and you won't go wrong. But if you're talking a leather motorcycle jacket - don't be fooled - the type of leather in that jacket can make a major difference in your ride. So let's talk "leather" so your biking trips will feel great and be comfortable. It goes without saying; leather is just a "treated" anima...

  Leather has to be cared for to prolong their use. They must be cleaned regularly to free them of substances that can slow down their performance when used for the production of articles. Every type of leather has a special way of caring for it. For instance, Deerhide, Buckskin, and Elk leathers can be cleaned by washing them with mild soap and water. However, do not squeeze or wring it dry because it brings wrinkles in the leather. Suedes are cleaned using a stiff bristle brush or fine sandpaper can be used to clean away dirt and most spotting on them. The suede is brushed vigorously until the dirt disappears. It is then wiped with a damp sponge. An art gum eraser can equally be used to remove dirt on suede. A commercial suede cleaner can be purchased and used to clean suede. Smooth leather is cleaned with several commercial leather cleaners such as Saddle soaps, Omega Carnauba cream as well as leather conditioners can be used to clean smooth leather. Saddle soaps are applied wit...

  Planning on buying leather furniture? Did you know there are different types of leather? Which is best for you? Read on and learn some important tips to keep in mind when shopping. Start by thinking about the usage patterns you expect with your new leather pieces. Will the furniture be placed in an active, "high-impact" setting with children, pets, food and drinks galore? Or, is your home a quiet, "low-impact" environment? Quality leather is a remarkably durable material that will offer many years of comfort. However, the right type of leather should be selected based upon how you expect the furniture to be enjoyed. As a leather furniture repair and restoration specialist, I repeatedly hear from my clients how their sales person, designer, etc. never told them the leather would stain, fade, tear, etc. So, avoid these problems by learning a few simple keys and asking a few simple questions. To understand the issues let me take you through a mini-primer about leathe...

  I wrote a post a while back about how to repair a worn leather steering wheel and have gotten a lot of traffic to it but to be honest with you it's what I call a quick fix, not a good permanent fix like what a person really needs in this business. So today I'm gonna write it a little different and give the right way to repair a worn leather steering wheel. All the  leather  in today's vehicles are being dyed with a water based dye. It's not only safer for the environment, which we all know is really big right now, but it's also more flexible and better for the  leather  itself. My last post I wrote I gave you a quick fix using a solvent based dye. Now I'm not saying that if you were in a pinch that using a solvent based would be a bad thing, but like I said it's a quick fix, nothing you would really want to do for a customer that's expecting a long lasting repair. The basic's are the same as far as the use of a drop cloth to avoid over spray gettin...

  If you have vintage leather apparel, it requires special care. Failure to care for your leather properly can result in hardening, cracking, brittleness or other damage. Caring for vintage leather is simpler than you might think. Cleaning If proper care is exercise, you can clean your leather yourself in your own home. The cleaning method depends on the leather type. For finished leather, you can purchase leather cleaner or use a gentle soap such as Dove or baby shampoo. If using a store-bought cleaner, follow package instructions. If using soap, dampen a clean, soft cloth with water. Make sure the cloth is not overly wet. Add soap to cloth and gently rub into leather. Once you have worked it into a light lather, dampen another clean, soft cloth and wipe away lather completely. Finish by drying with a fresh cloth, removing as much moisture as possible. Lay flat and allow to air dry in warm location. Make sure the location is out of direct sunlight and not near a heat source such a...

  Are you thinking about purchasing leather furniture or perhaps an automobile with leather seats? Consumers should know what type of leather they are buying so they can understand what to expect. This article defines terms, describes attributes of each leather type and offers advantages and disadvantages so you are a knowledgeable buyer. How the leather is processed at a tannery determines its "type." Think about this distinction: the toughness of a shoe's leather sole and the suppleness of a fine leather glove. Could they be any different from each other? Yet, they both entered the tannery as an animal hide then processed in a way that creates the desired attributes. Here is the meat of the matter. Finished Leather - Top Grain (Full Grain) Definition: Typically chrome tanned leather representing the epidermis of the hide. It is aniline dyed then a topical pigment coating and has a clear coat applied to the surface. These coating represent the color and sheen on the leat...