A layer of white powder on the leather is not moldy! What is it and how should it be cleaned?


A layer of white powder on the leather is not moldy! What is it and how should it be cleaned?

Many people should have encountered this situation: when taking out a leather bag or leather shoes that have not been used for a while, I found that the leather surface is covered with a thin layer of white powdery substance. Is this moldy? What should I do now? White fine powder appeared on the leather. Many people thought it was moldy when they saw this phenomenon, but in fact, this is a phenomenon called "powder mark". At this time, it is only necessary to simply handle it, and the leather can be restored to its original state...


Sometimes white fine powder appears on the leather, which is a a phenomenon called "powder marks".

First, you must understand the cause of the formation of powder marks. Leather sometimes adds a lot of grease or wax during the tanning process. When these components experience large changes in temperature and humidity, they gradually surface and form white powder marks. Also, when the care oil is maintained, adding too much oil will make the leather unabsorbable and will remain on the leather surface and solidify into a white powder.


If you want to remove the powder marks, you can prepare a special brush for leather and a clean cotton cloth. Gently brush the surface with a brush.

If you want to remove the powder marks, you can prepare a special brush for leather and a clean cotton cloth. Gently brush the surface with a brush and dry it with a cotton cloth. Do not use too much force until the powder marks disappear. After the wiping, the palm surface can be touched with the palm of the hand to increase the temperature, so that the oil penetrates into the leather again.

Although the powder marks are easy to clean, the leather maintenance is mainly based on prevention. The best way is to use it regularly to make leather products more and more vital and energetic. , reduce the chance of mildew and deterioration; usually should also do maintenance work to avoid excessive humidity or dryness. Also, if you encounter stains that cannot be removed by yourself, it is recommended to clean them by a professional leather cleaner or by the original manufacturer.


Leather will leave a different look after being used frequently.

The more you use the leather products that add more charm, you can cultivate your own leather expression after frequent use, so be sure to do preventive maintenance work on weekdays. In addition to the powder marks introduced this time, leather products often have excessive dryness and mildew, so places, where leather products should be preserved, must be carefully selected.


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