Leather Care
The Ultimate Guide To Care for Your Leather High School Memory Box
Your High School Memory Box will preserve precious mementos from your schooling years, so it is important to preserve the box itself. We want you to enjoy your Memory Box for a lifetime. From the moment they are crafted until they arrive in your arms, they need to be cared for properly.
With our guide, your High School Memory Box will look beautiful for years to come. Covering all day-to-day care and maintenance to small repairs and specialist cleaning, here you'll find everything there is to know about leather care.
How to Look After Your Leather Memory Box
By taking time to care for your leather and thoughtful storage you will uphold the appearance of this treasured item.
Everyday Care
Avoid putting excess strain on the hardware by not overfilling it with heavy items.
To keep it free of dust gently wipe it down with a soft cloth.
Storage
Cover your High School Memory Box, preferably in the dust bag in which it arrived. If you no longer have the original dust bag, a white cotton pillowcase can be an ideal substitute - avoid using a coloured fabric to avoid the colour transferring.
Once covered, place your High School Memory Box away from direct sunlight and artificial sources of heat.
How to Clean and Maintain Your Leather High School Memory Box
Dos
Leather is loved for its visual nuances, varying textures, and subtle signs of a life well-loved. When working with such a versatile and multi-faceted material, your maintenance choices can shape the appearance of the leather.
Ideally, wash your hands before handling so as not to transfer any residue or dirt to the leather surface.
The leather box will benefit from a soft leather cream to nourish, hydrate and preserve it. Gentle creams and conditioners may also be used to remove light scratches. Leather conditioner or cream moisturizes the material so that it doesn’t dry out and crack. This will not make your memory box shine, but it will protect it. Leather conditioners are lotion based and are to be gently rubbed into the leather. This can be applied every 6-12 months.
Test first. When applying any polish or conditioner, always test a small area first (the base of the box is recommended) Before applying to the entire box, test, let it dry for 24 hours and see what happens.
If there are more concentrated scuffs to tackle, specially formulated patent leather cleaners are available.
Internal Suede
Suede is a form of leather that is simply the underside of an animal’s hide, don’t use any of the products recommended for leather. We recommend a small wire or suede-specific brush to wipe away dirt and grime.
One general rule: protect your suede from water. Water not only stains the suede but also alters the grain pattern. Therefore, it is crucial never to use a water-based cleaner. Use a special brush and follow the suede grain with little gentle movements.
Don'ts
Special care should be taken to preserve the finish of smooth leather. As such, it is important to avoid using abrasive cleaning methods.
In summary
- Remove Stains Immediately.
- Always Use Clean Hands and a Clean Cloth.
- Use a Cleaner Specifically Made for Leather.
- Moisturize With a Leather Conditioner.
- Proper Storage Helps Maintain Shape and Ensures Longevity
- Protect suede from water