Leather straps have always been loved by watch fans. Not only are they elegant and stylish, they can also bring out a different style of watch. Wearing a leather strap in the cold winter will be more warm and comfortable! Although the leather strap is a consumable item, it has a lot to do with the wearer and the local weather conditions! But as long as the wearing habits are good and proper maintenance will greatly extend the life of the strap!
I want to know how to maintain leather straps
Cool editor first teaches you the precautions for daily wearing of leather straps:
- Avoid prolonged exposureTry to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, because strong sunlight can easily accelerate the aging and discoloration of the cortex. And it is easy to crack on the fixed seat of the strap.
- Avoid touching waterWater is the enemy of leather and will make the leather brittle. Never immerse the leather strap in water for a long time or expose it to a humid environment. It is recommended that you can use a dry cloth to gently wipe after storing it with a strap, and then store or match the strap after air drying to reduce the problem of odor and mold on the strap.
- Do not pull hardPulling too hard will cause cracks in the commonly used fixing positions of the strap. The greater the bending, the easier it is to break. So when wearing the watch, be sure to treat him gently. Because the weather and environmental factors will cause the leather to harden and the shape is easy to bend, remember not to fold it back, so as not to damage the leather!
Simple daily maintenance of leather strap
- When the leather watch has an odor You can use a soft toothbrush dipped in soapy water to quickly brush the dirty area, and then wipe it with a clean cloth. In order to prevent the soapy water from penetrating into the leather, it is recommended that the entire process should be completed within 15 seconds. It can also be wiped with leather care oil to remove the peculiar smell of the leather and protect the leather watchband. For those with more sensitive skin, it is recommended not to use oil-based skin care products on the back of the strap that is in contact with the skin.
- Let the leather breatheWhen resting or sleeping, the strap can be placed in a ventilated and cool place to allow the cortex to open the cells to breathe.
- Prepare two straps to replace in turnIt is equipped with two different style straps for replacement, so that the leather can rest in a timely manner and reduce artificial wear, greatly improving the life of the strap! And with different styles and types of straps, you can also interpret the different styles of watches, which is a double benefit!
I believe that people who love leather straps will not wear the watch to go swimming or bathing. In daily life, it is inevitable that there will be some sunshine and sweat, or pulling in use. As long as it is used carefully and maintained regularly, the life of the leather strap can be greatly improved.
However, leather straps are consumables and need to be replaced regularly. If any signs of breakage are found, it is recommended that you replace them immediately to avoid breakage and irreparable regrets when wearing!
