Is Alcohol Bad for Leather Products? | Wagyu Leather Care Tips and Proper Maintenance Methods
Are you using alcohol on your leather products?
Recently, it has become commonplace to
👉 sanitize with alcohol.
But actually,
👉 be careful with leather products.
Why is alcohol bad?
Alcohol is
👉 highly degreasing and volatile.
In other words,
👉 it strips the leather of its oils.
As a result 👇
・Drying
・Cracking
・Loss of luster
👉 Causes accelerated deterioration
Wagyu leather is especially delicate
NO SIGN's Wagyu leather is
👉 a very delicate and high-quality material.
That's why
👉 it's vulnerable to strong ingredients.
👉 Proper care is necessary.
Precautions if you absolutely must use it
However,
👉 there are times when you want to remove light dirt.
In that case 👇
✔ Always test on an inconspicuous area.
👉 Don't apply it to the entire surface immediately.
✔ Use only a small amount.
👉 Too much is a no-go.
✔ Always moisturize after use.
👉 This is the most important part.
・Cream
・Oil
👉 Replenishing oils reduces damage.
Correct care method
① Remove dust with a dry cloth
② Lightly remove dirt with a specialized cleaner
③ Moisturize with cream
👉 That's all you need to do.
Summary of what NOT to do (Important)
👉 Things to absolutely avoid
❌ Excessive alcohol use
❌ Rubbing too hard
❌ Leaving it to dry
👉 Just remember these three things.
Care is "something to enjoy"
Leather products,
👉 because they require effort,
👉 increase in affection.
・Develops a sheen
・Becomes softer
・Changes its appearance
👉 It's a material that offers the joy of nurturing.
Summary | Use alcohol with caution
✔ Generally don't use it.
✔ If you do use it, test it.
✔ Always moisturize after use.
👉 Just by doing this,
👉 the lifespan of your leather will change significantly.
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