'It took a lot of trial and error to figure out what really works — and what should never come within a country mile of your fancy leather goods'
Joan Crawford’s shoe collection. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images I spent the bulk of my 20s visiting a pair of Frye harness boots at my local Nordstrom store. I’d stop in and pet them at least once a week until I finally got a real, grown-up job as a costume designer that allowed me to splurge on them. That was over 20 years ago, and those boots are still going strong — partly because they’re very well made, but also because of the care and attention I’ve lavished upon them.
Step 1: Clean Coach Leather Cleaner $18 at Amazon Buy $18 at Amazon Buy Cadillac Leather Cleaner $9 at Amazon Buy $9 at Amazon Buy Leather bags and shoes are obviously more resistant to dirt than fabric versions, but that doesn’t mean that leather can’t still get filthy. It’s never a great idea to subject leather items to a soap-and-water cleaning, but using a little leather cleaner will work wonders.
$16 at Amazon Buy $16 at Amazon Buy Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, 8 Count $8 If all else fails, it may be worth giving the nuclear option a try: Hit the stain with a Mr. Clean Eraser, taking care to go slow — and don’t use it any more than you need to in order to get the stain out, as it can tend to suck the oil out of leather. Conditioning afterward will help, but you always run the risk that your leather won’t be quite as shiny as it was before.
$8 at Amazon Buy $8 at Amazon Buy Step 3: Protect Apple Brand Gardé Rain & Stain Repellent A guiding strategic offensive principle of war is that the best defense is always a good offense, but it’s also true in leather care as well. Another excellent product the PurseForum denizens turned me onto is Apple Brand’s Gardé Rain & Stain Repellent , meant to be used before you ever take a new handbag or pair of shoes out for their inaugural spin.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gucci Takes Over Disneyland in StyleThe luxury brand is celebrating its Mickey Mouse-themed collection for the 2020 Lunar New Year.
Read more »
Kylie Jenner's Next Cosmetics Collaboration is With Her Daughter StormiEverything you need to know about the Kylie Cosmetics Valentine's Day 2020 collection.
Read more »
Archie Harrison's Boden jacket has the sweetest bear design on the hoodArchie Harrison looks adorable as ever in the new look
Read more »
Gucci Pre-Fall 2020 Menswear Fashion ShowThe complete Gucci Pre-Fall 2020 Menswear fashion show now on Vogue Runway.
Read more »
How Miley Cyrus Featured Liam Hemsworth in Her Personal Decade VideoMiley Cyrus kicks off a brand-new year with a must-see decade video. See how she included Liam Hemsworth and The Last Song.
Read more »
The 9 must-have accessories and games, according to gaming expertsLooking to build your gaming collection? We asked professionals and experts for the best of the best in video games.
Read more »