How to Clean a Leather Jacket

Considering most people spend a lot of money on leather products it is very important that they are cleaned properly.  If cleaned the wrong way, it could cause damage to the leather or change the overall appearance of the leather.

Things You'll Need:

• Gentle hand soap (Dial and Dove brands are suggested)


• Soft rags


• Olive oil


• Water

1. Dampen one of the soft rags.  Use a little tap water to make the rag slightly wet, not soaked in water.


2. Pump the hand soap onto the damp rag.  Use about a quarter size amount of gentle hand soap. 


3. Rub the damp rag onto the leather jacket.  Do not apply a lot of pressure onto the jacket.  Use small, circular and light strokes to rub the rag onto the leather fabric as too much pressure will take the leathers natural oils out.


4. Dampen another unused rag.  You will want to do the same for this rag as you did in step 1, only make the rag moist; do not drench it in water.  You will use the clean damp rag and rub it into the jacket in a circular motion.  This process will take the soap out of jacket.


5. Condition the leather.  This is when the olive oil comes into use.  Put a dab of olive oil onto another dry rag.  Use the same method by rubbing the olive oil onto the jacket in a circular motion to give the jacket that shiny brand new look. Remember not to use too much olive oil as too much can give the jacket a greasy and sticky look.