Washing Leather Jacket
Before putting your leather jacket through your washing machine it is in most cases best to put it on for the least amount of time possible.
Washing leather jacket. How to machine wash and dry a leather jacket. The steps below apply to finished leather. Washing Machine Settings for a leather jacket.
I added about two tablespoons of laundry detergent to the washing machine then filled with cold water on the smallest load setting. You can use baby powder or cornstarch to dry out the stain before cleaning. Delicate or Gentle wash.
To protect leather from washing machine damage during laundering use a mesh laundry bag large enough so the garment is able to loosely fit within the bag. The leather jacket contains a lining which also needs washing. Leather jackets cannot be washed in a washing machine but a mixture of water and a mild soap or baby shampoo can be used to blot the jacket.
Zip up the jacket clear out the pockets turn the jacket inside out and put it in the machine. Then use soapy water to clean any residue. Products make it possible conveniently refresh clea.
Washing your nappa leather jacket is easier than you think and is best done at home instead of at a dry-cleaners. I threw in a couple pairs of black workout pants and a few dark socks to help cushion the jacket and absorb some of the water during the spin cycle not sure its necessary but it didnt hurt then zipped the jacket. Before you start check to make sure the jacket is finished leather not suede or nubuck.
Most leather trim is made from garment washed leather. Unlike your other clothes you cannot just dump your leather jacket in a washing machine and do the deed. Look for discoloration spots or other changes once the area has dried.