Care: Troubleshooting 8
Troubleshooting 8:I didn’t know how to care for my leather and now it’s all black!
If you leave your leather without caring for it, it will become dirty and black. But don't give up. According to Mr. Yasutomi, "In most cases, leather stains can be cleaned by washing with water."
It is often thought that getting leather wet will cause water stains. But Mr. Yasutomi says this is a misconception. When the leather gets wet, dirt will come out of the leather. Therefore, when it gets wet partially, the floating dirt will collect on the creases, and it will adhere to it and become water stains. However, if you wet the entire piece and wash away the dirt, it will not become a stain. However, washing with water is not effective with leather that has been processed to prevent water from seeping in. Try to see if the water seeps in an inconspicuous place before trying out this method.
Nubuck motorcycle gloves that have been used for many years. "I have never cared for them because I didn’t know how," says the owner. The dark stains are not only visually unappealing, but also hygienically questionable.