Water and Leather

[Piscesgal]

I have heard that water and leather don't mix and a few friends of mine said the same..Is it true..will leather bag get damaged if exposed to water..?

[bluebellfire]

I've seen leather bags get spotting if water is allowed to soak in. Your best bet is to protect your leather item before using it. Clean, condition and spray it with a waterproof spray. I trust Collonil Nanopro.

You can get get leather/fabric waterproof sprays at bag shops, outdoor sports, and also in the car section of the hardware store. Some say to make sure the formula is silicone free.

[reph]

clean water spottig in leather.
1. Blot up as much of the liquid with a soft cloth as quickly as possible if the leather is still wet.



2.Apply a small amount of moisturizing soap to a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not overwet the cloth, as this may cause further staining on the leather.
3.Rub gently onto the water mark in a circular motion.
4.Follow by rubbing gently with a clean, slightly damp cloth to [COLOR=#009900 !important]remove[/COLOR] the soap.
5.Blot the area on the leather dry with a clean, soft cloth. Allow the purse to air-dry completely.
6.Apply a small amount of leather conditioner to the purse to restore the texture of the of the leather