Leather and suede are two of the most rewarding materials to own and two of the most punishing to neglect. As a professional leather cleaning service serving Long Island, we see the same story play out regularly: a client brings in a jacket, a handbag, or a pair of boots that looked beautiful a season ago and now shows cracking, staining, or a dull, lifeless surface. In most cases, the damage did not happen from use. It happened from the wrong kind of care.
Understanding why leather and suede behave so differently from everyday fabrics is the first step toward protecting them for the long term.
Winter in New York is notoriously tough on footwear. Between the freezing slush and the white crust of road salt, your favorite boots are under constant attack. While UGGs and leather boots are designed for warmth, the materials, suede and high-quality hide, are highly porous and easily damaged by winter elements.
In this guide, our experts at Oak Neck Cleaners explain why road salt is so destructive and how a professional UGG cleaning service in West Islip can save your investment from a premature trip to the trash.
After you wear your clothing, you wash it. So, shouldn’t the same be said for your handbags? If you have dirty handbags that haven’t been washed, you should have your handbags professionally cleaned. Not only will this help you be more sanitary, but doing so can actually extend the lifespan of your handbag.
While we don’t always want to admit it, we’re very much an image-driven society. And as such, what we wear is always a major concern for us. Materials such as leather and sued are synonymous with luxury and style and allow us to exhibit our refined tastes. But, these materials also need to be cleaned a certain way. If part of your wardrobe consists of clothes made from either one of these, we’re here to offer some helpful tips for when they need to be cleaned.
Leather and suede are undoubtedly beautiful fabrics and their proper care is paramount. Oak Neck Cleaners offers helpful information below regarding how to safely and effectively clean these two lovely materials.