Your leather jacket is not just a piece of cloth, it is a complete outfit by itself, it can represent your freedom, timeless style and adventure but this investment requires proper cleaning or care to look sharp for many years. At Leather Hub USA, we think that the cleaning of your leather jacket is just as important as you wearing the leather jacket, so here we can guide and suggest to you how you can clean your leather jacket in proper way whatever it is a motorcycle leather jacket or any other the given below help you properly for effective cleaning. 

Why Cleaning Your Leather Motorcycle Jacket Matters?

If your leather jacket is made by the pure leather so a pure leather is a natural material that can be crack, dry out or lose it shine if you do not done its proper care and the regularly cleaning of your leather jacket not only remove the dirt properly but it can also preserve the natural oils, durability and the texture of the leather jacket, so well care of leather can develop the age beautifully, develop the natural shine that bikers loves.  

Method 

1. Gather Your Cleaning Tools

Before you start the cleaning method of your leather motorcycle jacket you have to gather the cleaning tools and here are some basic cleaning tools:

• A Soft Dry Cloth Or Microfiber Towel 

• Leather Cleaner Or A Mild Soap 

• A Soft Brush And Spong 

• Lukewarm Water In A Bowl

• A High Quality Leather Conditioner

• A Hanger For Dry Naturally In Air 

2. Dust And Surface Cleaning 

• Wipe down your leather biker or motorcycle jacket with a soft dry cloth

• This can remove the road dust, loose dirt and surface particles

• Focus on the folds, zip and seam of your leather jacket because these mostly collect the dirt particles

3. Spot Clean Stain 

• If your leather motorcycle jacket has any stain then use the leather cleanser or any mild soap with soft brush or cotton

• Rub in circular motion to remove the stain

• Do not rub to hard with pressure it can damage the surface

4. Full Leather Jacket Wipe Down

• Wet a soft cloth with lukewarm water and wring the cloth 

• Wipe up your leather jacket with this cloth

• This can remove grime, sweat and other dirt

• Do not soak your leather jacket, just damp it

5. Dry Properly 

Never dry your leather jacket in direct sunlight

Instead of direct sunlight use a hanger and hang it on the wide shady area

It will dry out naturally with air

6. Conditioning Your Leather Jacket  

• As your leather motorcycle dries then a high quality conditioner

• It can restore the flexibility and moisture of leather

• A conditioner can prevent leather from stiffness, keep it supple and maintain the sleek that a biker wants

• Always test any chemical or conditioner on the hidden area of your leather jacket or any piece of leather

• To ensure that it can alter the color or not

7. Storing Your Leather Jacket

• When your leather motorcycle jacket is not in use then store it

• Use a breathable garments cover or bag to store it

• Do not use a plastic bag because it traps moisture and damages the leather

• Always hang on the strong hanger to maintain its shape

Extra Tips By Leather Hub USA 

• Clean your leather motorcycle jacket after every 2-3 months

• For deep cleaning consider the professional leather cleaning services

• Avoid too much rain and if your leather jacket gets wet it will dry naturally in the air

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:1 Drying methods of a motorcycle leather jacket?

Ans: First of all wipe it with dry soft cloth or cotton then hang on a strong hanger in the wide shady area to dry naturally in the air and do not dry in the direct sunlight or heat. 

Q:2 Can I use a household conditioner on my leather motorcycle leather jacket?

Ans: You can only use the mild soap, cleanser and high quality leather conditioner, avoid the harsh chemicals because it can damage the upper layer of the leather or remove the natural oils of leather. 

Q:3 Can scratches or damage of a leather motorcycle jacket be repaired at home?

Ans: Minor scratches can be removed with leather conditioner at home and for deep damage you have to consult with a leather repairman for repair services.

Final Thoughts

A leather motorcycle jacket gets dirty more easily and quickly then the other leather jackets because the bike rider faces the dirt of the road throughout the day so this leather jacket needs extra care than other leather jackets. At Leather Hub USA, we suggest our rider take extra care of your biker leather jacket by following the above given steps of cleaning it so this can last your leather jacket for a long time, improve your style and make your ride more comfortable.