Leather Care
Leather is a naturally durable material and requires less maintenance than you may think. However, to keep it healthy and looking great, we recommend wiping away dust and grime with a damp cloth every once in a while, and conditioning once or twice a year.
Conditioning:
For our leather products, we recommend applying leather conditioner 1-2x per year following these steps:
- Wipe the leather with a damp (not wet) cloth to remove excess dust and dirt
- Allow the leather to dry naturally
- Apply a leather conditioner
Regularly applying leather conditioner helps to keep your leather healthy, supple, and soft by replenishing its natural oils. Please be advised that conditioner may darken the leather slightly, so we recommend first applying a very small amount on an inconspicuous section of the item to gauge the color reaction.
Canvas Care
Canvas can be lightly hand washed with clean water or water with mild washing detergent; some colour may come out when you wash the bag for the first time, this is normal. Do NOT machine wash and do NOT dry clean.
- Stuff the bag with the newspapers so that it maintains its shape while you clean it.
- Fill a bowl with warm water and use one soft cloth to blot the entire bag; this will help break down any dirt (the soft cloth should be just damp and not saturated with water.)
- Now mix the mild washing detergent thoroughly into the warm water until it foams; use a soft brush to gently scrub the bag with the soapy liquid.
- Then immerse another soft cloth in clean warm water and use it to blot the bag again to remove any detergent residue; do this several times until any residue has gone.
- Allow the bag to dry naturally overnight or for 5 to 6 hours (do not place it next to an artificial heat source like a radiator or a fire) and remove the newspapers.
- Iron the bag carefully after washing on low heat; when ironing always place a lint-free cotton cloth between the canvas and the iron to protect the iron from any colour transfer and the canvas from the risk of heat marks.
Additional canvas care tips:
- Clean the outside fabric with a slightly wet cloth.
- Avoid moistening the leather when cleaning.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not soak in water.
- Do not use bleach or very hot water.
- Hang in a shady place to dry.
- In case of a deep stain, clean the fabric with a cloth or soft brush using water and neutral soap.
- Please be aware that the material has a water-repellent coating on top. By using the wrong soap this coating can disappear. Also by washing your bag too hot the backing of the material will get damaged.
- We recommend spraying the exterior fabric of your canvas bag with a silicone lubricant before you use it for the first time, and re-applying it each time you clean your bag.
Suede Care
Suede is a delicate material with a soft, porous texture that can absorb liquids easily, leading to stains or stiffness.
How to Protect:
- Apply a suede-specific waterproofing spray when the bag is new and reapply it periodically, especially before exposure to wet conditions. These sprays create a protective barrier to repel water and minor stains.
- If your bag gets wet, blot it gently with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture and let it air dry naturally. Never use heat to speed up the drying process.
If you have any enquiries about the care of your Sandstorm product, please send us an email.
