Cleaning of leathers.

[struan80]

Has anyone stuck their leathers in the washing machine? Mine are getting a bit minging.

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[Bloggsy]

Dry Cleaners £10-20 more likely £50 +
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[doggone]

You can risk it, use wool program with minimal detergent, they will take about a week to dry.
I have done it before and they were actually more soft and comfortable after but perhaps not as safe(?)

[1198]

Inside or outside? Lining removable to wash? Sponge mildly soapy water around the outside and allow to dry naturally?

[duhawkz]

never even thought about putting leathers in the wash, if its got a zip out lining then bung that in the wash.

I've always just cleaned the outside of mine with a sponge and hot soapy water to clean of any visible dirt
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[Bhud]

I've thought about it after looking up ways to fit back into them (the beers caught up with me). On some websites it says that soaking them can make them give a bit. Then I thought, what if they shrink in the wash... So I decided to lose a few pounds instead.

[Minty]

Buy a leather cleaner (scrub with a small bristle brush) and feeder from halfords for the outside,febreze for the inside and then air outside.

I also use a black leather cream once a year to make them look refreshed too.
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[stinkwheel]

Saddle soap on the outside. Sponge clean the liner.

Or go out and ride in the rain.
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