I noticed someone saying that patent leather cracks in the cold?! I have never heard of this. Is this true? How cold does it have to be to make it crack? Now I am worried.
i don't know if patent leather really crackles as my mom and i had the patent leather sabrina during the winter of 2009 but I do know that patent leather does scratch as well and the bad thing is once it scratches, it peels the top layer off.
My heart is about to stop especially since I have bought 7 patent leather bags in the past month and I will die if they start cracking or peeling.
What is this about patent leather cracking? Has anyone here experienced this? Be still my beating heart....
How to Clean and Care for Patent Leather
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Three lint-free cotton cloths
* Petroleum jelly
Cleaning and Care of Patent Leather
1. Step 1
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and dust. Do not rub too hard or you will scratch the leather. If there is lots of dirt or mud on your patent leather, moisten a lint-free cotton cloth to remove it.
2. Step 2
Get another lint-free cloth and dab it into the petroleum jelly.
3.Step 3
In a circular motion, rub the petroleum jelly onto the leather, covering the entire surface.
4.Step 4
Once the entire leather surface is covered with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, let it stand for about five minutes.
5. Step 5
Using a clean section of the same cloth, buff the entire surface to a high shine.
6. Step 6
To ensure that the leather is free of residual petroleum jelly, get another clean, dry, lint-free cloth and buff the entire surface again. Any residue left on the patent leather will attract dirt and dull the shine. Pay close attention to seams, around shoe eyelets, or anywhere the petroleum jelly is not easily removed.
Caring and Storage of Patent Leather
7.Step 1
Cleaning your patent leather after each use will keep it looking new for years and will help to hide small, light scuffs. Petroleum jelly also prevents the leather from drying out or cracking.
8.Step 2
After cleaning your patent leather, store it properly. Items like purses should be hung with a small piece of tissue paper placed over them to prevent scratching and dust accumulation.
9. Step 3
Place shoes in a shoebox with a piece of tissue between them to prevent them from scuffing.
Mine has not cracked yet, I bought it before Christmas and I left it in the closet for three weeks. Nothing happened to it, although it is not to cold here (Northern CA) it rains a lot so
I found this
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