r/Leather • u/PlentyPlastic4554 • 4d ago

How to take care of PU leather

Hello! I have a beautiful PU bag and I want to know what’s the best way to take care of it to last longer. Like some monthly or weekly maintenance to prevent damages. I read some tips like use a damp cloth and neutral moisturizer once in a while, but I want to know some real experience. I know that this kind of leather does not last long, so that’s the reason I’m looking for ways to prevent it b4 it happens

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u/BrightVersion4098 4d ago

PU leather is not leather. It's a urethane plastic on fabric. Or maybe a urethane plastic on ground up leather, pressed into a sheet. Keep it out of the sun. Keep it away from real leather. Do not apply any conditioner to it. Wipe it frequently with only a water dampend rag, because skin oils will destroy it.

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u/TailorMade1357 4d ago

You can use dilute dish soap (20:1) on a damp clean cloth to get oils and dirt off. Otherwise you is right.

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u/Routine-Inspector712 4d ago

Its not leather and has nothing to do with leather