If the leather is dirty, try just dabbing it down. Add a bit of mild soap to a couple of cups of water. Stir in the soap. Dip a rag in the solution, and wring it out some. Dab it on the jacket. You don't want to rub, as that can leave marks.You just want to dab so that you don't get much water on the jacket. Hang it to dry when you're done.;
, If you get a small pen mark on your leather or vinyl, use a bit of rubbing alcohol. You can apply it using a bit of rag or a cotton swab. Dab it on, and then dry it quickly with a hair dryer on the lowest heat setting., If water dries in one spot on your jacket, you're likely to end up with a stain. To remove it, you need to dry it at as a whole, which means you need to use a cloth to lightly dampen the whole thing. Hang it up to dry., Cornstarch can absorb oil so that the leather/vinyl doesn't, so sprinkle some on as soon as you spill if possible. Let it sit for five minutes or so before brushing it off. You can use it on old stains, too. Just rub it in with your fingers so that the heat helps get rid of the oil., If something spills on your jacket that is liquid, try to absorb as much as you can first. Blot at it with a clean cloth to pick up the liquid. Keep dabbing until you've gotten as much as you can., If you get an oil, grease, or sauce stain on your jacket, start by scraping at the top of the stain with a butter knife, which removes some of the grease. Next, use a lint-free cloth to blot the stain with mineral spirits., For other stains, start by dabbing the area with white spirits. After dabbing with mineral spirits, use a solution of diluted vinegar (try half white vinegar and half water) to dab the stain. You can also follow with rubbing alcohol instead of vinegar.This process will work on a number of stains, including ink, egg, and milk.
 For a coffee stain, start with a cloth (lint-free) dipped in a solution of half rubbing alcohol, half white vinegar. Dab the stain with the cloth to moisten it. Press a clean cloth up against the stain to absorb it.You can also use this method for tea, chocolate, or coffee with milk, but you need to dab the edges with mineral spirits first.
 If you get blood on the wool, first use a damp sponge or cloth to absorb as much as you can. Next, apply pure white vinegar to the stain, dabbing at it. After the vinegar, use clean (lint-free) cloth with cool water., If the liner is coming up with a smell, try hand cleaning just that part. Add a single tablespoon of laundry detergent or mild soap to four cups (about a liter) of water. Swish it around to mix it up. Dampen a cloth with it, then wipe down the lining with the solution. Focus on smelly areas, such as armpits. Use a clean cloth with water to rinse off the liner., If the jacket has developed a smell, try deodorizing it. The best way to deodorize it is to put it in an airtight container with a deodorizer. For instance, you can use kitty litter, baking soda, or even activated charcoal. Leave the jacket there for at least a day, but you may need to leave it longer to completely get rid of the smell., Another possibility for deodorizing the jacket is using indirect sunlight. For instance, hang it near a window in your house, but don't let the direct sunlight hit it. The sunlight may help deodorize the jacket., Button the jacket with the inside out. That will help protect the leather from the washing machine. You can also add other similarly colored items to the machine in an attempt to cushion the jacket.Washing a jacket in the machine should be a last-ditch effort. It can ruin a leather jacket., Wool shouldn't be washed in hot or even warm water, so set your washer to cool.Turn it to the gentlest setting you have. Also, set it up to only rinse once, and put it on the smallest load possible.Add a couple of tablespoons of a gentle wool detergent.


Also, skip the spin cycle if possible.
 Add the detergent to a sink with water, and gently swirl the jacket in. Try not to agitate it. Rinse it by putting it in the same sink with clean water, preferably at the same temperature., It's likely best to air dry the jacket by laying it flat. First, wipe down the leather to dry it out as much as possible. Lay the jacket on a towel with the inside out so it can dry properly. It may help to blow dry the lining a bit to dry it out.Some people recommend drying the jacket inside-out in the dryer on medium. However, that could damage the wool. If you do, be sure to check it every 10 minutes or so. You may need to stretch the sleeves a bit as it dries to make sure they stay the same length.
Dab at dirt with a mild soap and water solution.
Try rubbing alcohol on small stains.
Wet the whole jacket to remove water stains.
Use cornstarch on oil stains.
Absorb the spill first.
Use mineral spirits on oil-based stains.
Use mineral spirits and vinegar on other stains.
Use an alcohol and vinegar solution on black coffee stains.
Use plain vinegar on blood.
Clean the liner.
Deodorize the jacket.
Air out the jacket.
Turn the jacket inside out.
Set the washer to cold and use the gentle cycle.
Wash the jacket by hand if you prefer.
Lay the jacket out flat to air dry.
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