How should you clean leather goods?

Use a damp cloth, not a soaking wet one.

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  1. Scrub them with hot water
  2. Use a damp cloth, not a soaking wet one ✔
  3. Soak them overnight in water

Why: A damp cloth cleans leather; avoid soaking it in water.

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A damp cloth is just right, not a splash.
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Answer: Use a damp cloth, not a soaking wet one. A damp cloth cleans leather; avoid soaking it in water.

  1. Leather en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather
    using damp cloth and avoid using a wet cloth or soaking the leather in water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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