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How to clean your leather items

Leather can fade, dry out or even crack when handled haphazardly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Original leather is expensive because it’s durable material. But you still have to be very careful when cleaning it to make sure it doesn’t get damaged.

If you toss your leather items in the washing machine or in the basin along with other items, you can be sure that they’ll start wearing out quickly. They can fade, dry out or even crack when handled haphazardly.

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