Leather Products: What to Do When They Get Dirty? [Maintenance Edition]

If You Think, “It Might Be Getting a Little Dirty,” It’s Time for Some Care

Your favorite bag or wallet that you use every day.

When you happen to glance at it,

“Has it gotten a little dirty?”

“Is it starting to look a bit dry?”

Have you noticed any changes like these?

Genuine leather can get dirty and gradually lose its natural oils, causing it to dry out with use.

Dirt is especially noticeable on light-colored leather and items like wallet coin compartments.

But by caring for it regularly, you can enjoy its beautiful condition for even longer😽

This time, we’ll introduce a 3-STEP maintenance method for leather products you’re already using:

“Dirt Removal → Leather Conditioner → Waterproof Spray”

It’s not difficult, so get out your favorite bag or wallet and let’s care for it together✨

【Maintenance Guide】When You Start Noticing Dirt

From here, we’ll show you how to care for leather products that have been used for a while and are starting to show signs of dirt or dryness.

Unlike when they’re new,

we’ll care for them in this order:

Remove dirt → Nourish → Waterproof.

STEP 1: First, Remove the Dirt

Apply a small amount of leather cleaner to a soft cloth and gently wipe over the entire leather surface to remove dirt.

We especially recommend regularly maintaining light-colored leather products.

Caring for it before dirt builds up makes it easier to keep it looking beautiful for longer.

We Especially Recommend the “Coin Compartment” of Your Wallet!

The coin compartment is surprisingly prone to getting dirty, even within a wallet.

Because coins are placed directly inside, darkening and other signs of wear can become noticeable over time.

“The outside looks fine, but the coin compartment is getting dirty...”

In cases like this, we also recommend using a cleaner.

STEP 2: After Removing the Dirt, Always Apply Leather Conditioner

This step is very important☝️

Leather cleaners remove dirt, but they also strip away the oils on the leather’s surface.

If you leave it as is, the leather can become prone to drying out, so after removing the dirt,always replenish the oils and nutrients with leather conditioner.

To put it another way:

If dirt removal is like “cleansing,” leather conditioner is like “toner and moisturizer.”

It’s like cleansing your face and then leaving it without applying anything else😊

Apply a small amount of leather conditioner to a soft cloth, then spread it thinly and evenly over the entire leather surface to let it soak in.

If there are any dry, rough areas, apply another thin layer as needed.

STEP 3: Finally, Apply Waterproof Spray

Once the conditioner has dried completely, finish by applying waterproof spray.

This is especially recommended for bags, as they are likely to get wet in the rain.

For wallets and other items,

applying waterproof spray will give you peace of mind if you want to

“protect them from water and dirt as much as possible.”