Always use a padded hanger to keep its shape and don't cover in plastic as this will cause it to dry out. Dry cleaning a leather jacket is not the ideal way to clean it and the process should only be resorted to if the jacket is heavily soiled. Avoid wrinkles in the first place by hanging your jacket on an appropriate sturdy hanger with shoulder pads and condition your jacket when necessary. Water can also cause mold and mildew to form on leather jackets, leading to further damage and discoloration.

Hi Kris, I’ve a terrible leather jacket issue and I’m about to have garden overhaul with new patio and artificial turf. If possible, choose leather which has been vegetable tanned, which is a lengthier tanning process but one which uses far fewer chemicals. It is best to treat leatherjackets when they are still in the larvae stage, before they take wing and have time to do much damage to your lawn. Otter Wax’s is softer and easier to work with from the get go because it’s blended with shea and some other ingredients.

If you wish to change the colour of your jacket from a light colour to a darker, you are more likely to have a successful result. Once the jacket is completely cleaned and dusted off, apply a thin layer of quality leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and supple. Hope this guide helps you understand why it’s important to clean and condition a leather jacket at least once a year. The Nematodes (or Steinernema Feltiae) should be watered onto the lawn between August and October when the ground temperature is still warm and moist. My lawn has virtually no grass left after this winter and an infestation of Leather jackets which I was unaware of.

To properly dry it, hang your jacket (again, on a wide and padded clothes hanger) at room temperature, and ensure that all of its pockets are empty and that it’s not hanging near a direct source of heat. The team are very flexible and I have been able to change the date of upcoming deliveries without any issues. If you get a stain on it or a mark, you want to treat it right away before it penetrates into the pores of the skin and becomes permanent like a tattoo,” Mesquita says. Apply Leatherjacket Nematodes in Sept/Oct/Nov – This is the ideal time to treat as the soil is warm PLUS the leatherjackets are newly hatched, the soil is warm (needs a daytime soil temp of 12c) and are the most susceptible to the nematodes, so if you have had leatherjackets in the past or have discovered a leatherjacket infestation or your neighbours are infested and you want to keep them at bay, treat in Sept/Oct/Nov. Bickmore’s Bick 4: This lightweight conditioner doesn’t moisturize as deeply as some, but it’s perfect if you want to preserve the color of your jacket.Simply apply a little Leather Honey to a discreet location to make sure it accepts the cleaner without a hitch. Controlling leatherjackets has been made easier thanks to an innovative insecticide approved for use on personal outdoor spaces, such as private lawns – but only by professionals, such as your local Greensleeves lawn care expert. When you condition the jacket, you keep it looking its best and ensure it lasts for years and years.

Neatsfoot oil: Made from the rendered shin and feet bones of cattle, this all natural product is best known for saddlery but is a great lightweight conditioner. To keep your jacket next-level fresh, consider keeping a box of baking soda or a sachet of cedar chips in your closet. Leather is similar to most other clothing or accessory materials, in that the longer you leave a stain on it, the harder it is to get out. Once you are done with your spot test, apply Leather Honey Leather Conditioner to a lint-free cloth and coat the jacket evenly. For further information regarding Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer, please contact our technical sales team on 01902 440280.For this article we visited the most celebrated leather jacket company in the United States, Schott NYC, and met with the founder’s great grandson Jason Schott. My front lawn is around 40/50sq metres and rear about 80/90sq metres and one pack of Nemasys easily dealt with the front lawn and left me with enough to apply it to troublesome patches on the rear lawn.