How To Clean a Leather Laptop Case

A leather laptop case is one of the most protective and professional looking of computer bags that you can own. The only problem is that it just doesn’t stand up to certain types of ordinary wear and tear as a nylon bag. Still leather can look quite great, even if it is a bit seasoned and battered so it is worth investing in one. Here are some ideas about how to keep your leather laptop case clean and in good shape so that you can tote your laptop computer around in it for years.

No leather laptop case is immune to scuffmarks especially if you are commuting. It ends up being brushed up against seats, posts and other people as well as scraped against cement sidewalks and posts. To remove scuff marks from a leather laptop case simply rub them with a soft dry cloth. If that doesn’t work and you don’t mind the smell of peppermint, try rubbing the mark of using a bit of gel toothpaste and a soft cloth. Rinse the toothpaste off or you will get a stain on the leather.

If you live in a wet climate like Seattle or a humid one like Florida you might end up with a leather laptop case that has mildew in it. If this is a real problem you might want to consider changing to a plastic or nylon carrying case. Otherwise you can apply a mixture of 1 cup rubbing alcohol to 1 cup of water to the area. Wipe the mildewed area gently. Allow to dry at room temperature and keep the leather laptop case away from damp areas in the future.

Ink stains are a way of life, which is why a lot of people opt for a leather laptop case in black. Black or dark blue leather simply does not show ink stains the same way a taupe or sandy color of leather will. If you do happen to get an ink stain on our leather laptop case then you can try blotting the inkblot with a clean cloth and then using lukewarm water and a clean cloth to try and get rid of it. The cloth should not be soaking wet, just damp. It might also help to brush the stained area with a suede brush to try and loosen the stubborn particles of ink.

It is a good idea to take good care of your leather laptop case because they can be very expensive to replace. There are all kinds of protectants and polishes on the market that can help keep your leather laptop case in good shape. If you really want to live dangerously buy a suede laptop case. However this type of laptop case is really not recommended if you live in a wintry climate as suede is basically ruined the minute it is splashed by water, snow or salt. Like leather, suede lasts the longest if you take care of it using protectants and brush it gently with a suede brush on a regular basis to prevent it from cracking or staining.

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