Whether it’s bags, purses, belts or even diaries- leather has always been amongst the most fashionable and classy collections. These leather products are expensive and maintaining them properly to keep their luster and natural finishing is a task. Here’s how to care for your specific leather items such that they look stunning for long.

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Bags and Handbags

Although it does seem like a task, an essential step towards caring for your leather handbag is emptying the contents of your bag each night and cleaning the insides with a plain tissue paper. This will avoid any sort of staining of leather or warping of the bag. If you plan to store the bag and use it after a set number of days – make sure to cover the zips and other metal attachments with tissue paper so they neither rust nor stain the leather. When outside with the bag, make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight or any direct heat, even if you have to be out, try staying in the shade as much as possible. When placing the bag – remember to not stretch the handles with any sort of hook for this can elongate the handles as well as wear off the leather in contact.
 

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Purses

When keeping your leather purse in a bag or container- make sure the size of the container is adequate for the bag to avoid scrunching of any kind. Also, never stuff your purse to the brim which may make it warp shape- something that will also cause the leather to scrape off; leaving a little empty space in the purse is always the right way to go. Unlike a handbag- a purse isn’t always exposed to the air; it doesn’t have to be cleaned daily but going over the surface with a plain or damp tissue once in a while won’t do any harm.

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Belts

Choosing the right size of a leather belt is key to making sure it doesn’t elongate, warp or wear off. Since it’s an accessory worn nearly daily – go over the surface of the belt with a tissue every day or so to take of any collected debris. To maintain the clutch of the belt as shiny and new looking- polish it with some toothpaste (yes, any regular toothpaste) to fill in any dents or scratches and give the metal a lustrous appeal. Simply wipe the toothpaste off with a damp cloth after it is spread around the whole clutch. 

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Diaries & Journals

To keep leather clad diaries and books in tip-top condition, keep them away from direct sunlight (which can impact the leather). Remember not to stack books on leather diaries to prevent the breaking or bending of the book spine. Additionally, going over the surface with some colorless and odorless wax will give the book shine and a fine finish.

If you want to go that extra step and give your leather a brand-new finish, buying a professional leather cleaning set is definitely worth it – complete with its own leather washing spray, conditioner and wiping cloth.