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Fine quality, mens leather briefcases are a significant investment.  They
are essentially your mobile office, complimenting your professional image.
Because yours accompanies you almost every day, it’s easy to take for
granted.  They get thrown in the back seat of cars, under desks, taxi cabs,
airplanes, offices, and then taken home every night.  There is a certain
level of wear and tear on your briefcase.  It requires that you spend some
time maintaining it.

Care on a Daily Basis

Use care where you set your leather briefcase down.  You could be in a
hurry, and not see the food or drink spilled on it.  If that happens, take
the time to clean it off.  An accumulation of these things will begin to add
up, and penetrate into the leather.  If your briefcase gets wet, be sure to
dry it off right away with a dry cloth or paper towel.  Most liquids will be
repelled by the leather at first, but if left to stand, it will be absorbed
eventually.  This could cause unsightly stains and mildew.  Fine quality,
top grained leather, needs to be maintained in the middle, somewhere between too wet, and too dry.

Routine Care

All leather Mens Briefcase occasionally need some care and cleaning.  How much and how often, depends on its use.  Whether the use is heavy or light, it will need to be inspected, cleaned, and the leather will require
conditioning.  This should be done at least once a year, and better, twice a
year.  That will keep them looking great, and extend their lifespan for
quite a while.  You can also use Lexol leather products to clean and
condition the case.  At least wipe the leather down with a soft damp cloth
and then dry it thoroughly.

Mildew can be removed with a 1 to 1 solution of distilled water, and
rubbing alcohol.  Apply sparingly with a cloth. A mild soapy water can also
be used, but be sure to rinse and dry the area well.  The Lexol family of
leather products would help to keep the leather soft and provide a moisture
barrier.

Interior of the Briefcase

The interior will also require some attention.  Soft-sided briefcases usually have cloth linings and separations, and hard-sided cases have felt linings.  Wipe the inside of the case, with a cloth with conditioner on it.

About Leather

Leather may be man’s oldest material.  Primitive man utilized it to survive.
It has surely stood the test of time.  Leather is one of the strongest clothing materials known to man.  It will not easily burn or melt, and unlike most fabric or vinyl, it’s extremely difficult to puncture.  Leather is very stable, unlike imitation leather.  Genuine leather is not hot or sticky in the summer, or cold and clammy in the winter. Being a natural material, leather breathes, which makes it comfortable year round.

The smell and touch of top grain quality Leather, is sensual.  It is
synonymous with luxury, class, culture, and success.   Today’s Leather, is a
durable and practical covering that easily outlives manufactured upholstery 4 to 1.

Easy Leather Care

Because leather is a natural product, it requires light care during normal
use.  However, should you ever have an accident the following cleaning tips
should helpful.

Tips for Removing Stains, Spots, and Spills

•    Immediately blot excess liquid with a clean absorbent sponge or
cloth.  You can use clear, lukewarm distilled water and carefully wipe the
spill.  Be sure to dry with a clean towel and allow to air dry.

For Stubborn Stains

•    Make a mild solution of Dawn soap and clear, distilled, lukewarm
water.  Apply the soap to a clean, wet sponge, and then be sure to rinse
well, and let it air dry (use a test area first).

For Oil, Grease, or Butter

•    Wipe off the excess from the leather with a clean, dry cloth.  Do
nothing more, as the offending material will dissipate into the leather in
short order.  Do not use water to attempt to clean.

In General, Never Use…

•    A saddle soap, or any abrasive cleanser, furniture oil or water with
ammonia in it.  Top grain quality leather doesn’t need high maintenance.
Only simple cleaning and conditioning.

article by Michael Steinberg