Specialty care

Leather and suede, treated with the conditioning they need.

Leather is hide. Suede is the inner side of hide. Both are still organic material long after they're stitched into a jacket, shoe, or bag — and both need conditioning, controlled cleaning, and the right solvents to stay supple. Standard dry cleaning fluid will strip leather of its natural oils. Water destroys suede's nap. Wash 'n Wear has been handling leather and suede specialty work for decades, and our process is built around what these materials specifically need: gentle cleaning, hand-conditioning, and patient finishing.

From ₱550Leather jackets ₱905 · leather bags from ₱550 · leather shoes ₱700, suede shoes ₱600
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What we clean

  • Leather jackets — biker, bomber, blazer-style, and full-length coats.
  • Suede jackets, vests, and skirts.
  • Leather and suede shoes — sneakers, loafers, boots, formal oxfords.
  • Leather and suede bags — totes, satchels, designer pieces (with care notes).
  • Leather belts, gloves, and accessories.
  • Sheepskin and shearling outerwear from cooler-climate travel.

Cleaning vs. restoration

There's a difference between cleaning (removing dirt, perspiration, and surface stains while conditioning the leather) and restoration (re-dyeing, repairing cracks, replacing torn linings, patching missing leather). We do cleaning. Major restoration — full re-dye on a faded jacket, crack repair on dried-out leather, replacing a slashed lining — is outside our scope. We'll tell you honestly at intake whether your piece needs cleaning or full restoration, and decline pieces that need restoration we can't deliver well.

How leather cleaning works

  • Pre-clean inspection of cracks, peeling, color fade, and lining condition.
  • Hand-cleaning with leather-safe solvent — never the standard dry cleaning fluid used for fabric.
  • Conditioning to replace natural oils stripped by cleaning.
  • Suede pieces are brushed back to nap after cleaning to restore texture.
  • Final quality inspection — color, hand-feel, lining.

Pricing

Leather jacket cleaning is ₱905 (December 2025 rates). Other leather garments: ₱760 pants, ₱710 skirt, ₱910 dress, ₱630 vest, and ₱1,705 for a full-length overcoat. Leather bags run ₱550 small, ₱655 medium, ₱910 large, ₱960 extra-large. Shoes are ₱700 for leather and ₱600 for full suede. Suede garments are quoted after inspection because nap restoration adds hand-labor time; designer bags with delicate finishes are also priced individually. Free quote at intake; you decide before we proceed.

Why some pieces we decline

We periodically decline pieces that are already past the point where cleaning will help. Severely cracked or peeling leather, suede that has lost most of its nap and absorbed deep stains, and lining damage beyond what a tailor can repair — these cases call for a restoration specialist rather than a cleaner. Declining honestly is more useful to you than taking payment for work that won't deliver the result you're hoping for.

Storage and care between cleanings

Leather lives longer when stored on a wide wooden hanger that supports the shoulder shape, in a breathable garment bag — never a plastic dry cleaner bag for long-term storage. Suede should hang loose to keep the nap intact. Both materials dislike humidity; if your closet has a damp problem in the rainy season, a small dehumidifier or silica packets help. Bring leather pieces in for cleaning once a year if regularly worn — more often if you live or work in heavily polluted air.

Service FAQ

Common questions about Leather & Suede Cleaning

How much does leather jacket cleaning cost?

Leather jacket cleaning is ₱905. Other leather garments range from ₱630 (vest) to ₱1,705 (overcoat). Leather bags run ₱550–960 by size, and shoes are ₱700 leather, ₱600 full suede. Suede garments are quoted after inspection because of the additional nap-restoration work.

Can you re-dye or repair my faded leather?

No — restoration (re-dyeing, crack repair, patching, replacing linings) is outside our scope. We do cleaning and conditioning. We'll tell you honestly at intake whether your piece needs cleaning or full restoration so you can find the right specialist if we can't help.

Will cleaning damage my designer bag?

Designer leather bags require careful intake notes — we document the existing condition, identify the leather type, and treat accordingly. Some designer pieces with delicate finishes (lambskin, exotic leathers, hand-painted edges) may have specific care requirements; we discuss these at intake before accepting.

How often should leather be cleaned?

Once a year for regularly worn pieces is a good rule. More often if you live or commute in heavily polluted air, or if a piece has visible surface dirt and perspiration accumulation.

Can you clean leather shoes?

Yes — leather and suede shoes, including sneakers, loafers, boots, and formal oxfords. Pricing is per piece. For sneaker-specific cleaning (canvas, mesh, knit, and athletic uppers), see our sneaker cleaning service.

What about water-damaged leather?

Water-damaged leather — caught in rain, soaked through — has a limited window where cleaning and conditioning can restore the finish. Bring it in within a few days while it's still slightly damp; once it dries fully into a stiff or cracked state, the damage may be permanent.

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