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Leather, suede, bags

Leather cleaning in Zürich

Leather jackets, suede and handbags properly cleaned, conditioned and re-oiled. Leather is not washed, it is treated.

5.0 / 5 Opening hours: 08:00–19:00
A brown leather jacket being conditioned by hand
  • Treated, never washed Smooth leather, nappa, suede and nubuck.
  • Re-oiled and re-coloured The colour and the feel come back.
  • Fixed price after we see it We look at the piece, then name the price.
Before you try it yourself

Leather is treated, not washed

Leather is skin. Anything that strips its oils makes it hard, and it only goes hard once.

At a specialist

Cleaned, re-oiled, re-coloured

Three operations, in that order. The second is the one everybody forgets.

  • The oils the cleaning takes out are put back
  • Worn patches at collar and cuffs are re-coloured
  • Suede is re-napped rather than flattened
  • The size holds and the leather stays supple

Priced after inspection, 5 to 7 days.

Not repairable

In the machine, or treated like cloth

Once, and the jacket is a different jacket.

  • The leather goes hard and cracks at the folds
  • The colour goes patchy and cannot be evened out
  • It shrinks and never softens again
  • No specialist can undo it

Not even with leather grease from a tin.

Not sure the jacket is still worth it? Bring it in or send a photo. We will tell you honestly before you spend anything.

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In-house

What happens to your leather

  • Cleaning

    Dirt, road salt and skin oils out, without attacking the finish.

  • Re-oiling

    Without this step, cleaning leather is damage on a delay.

  • Colour refresh

    Collar, cuff edges and pocket rims are re-coloured by hand.

  • Repairs

    Sleeves shortened, lining replaced, seams closed. All in the same building, no second trip.

We quote once we have seen the piece. Leather is never standard goods, and a flat rate would be a guess rather than a calculation.

Price list

Leather & suede prices

These prices apply to standard items in normal condition. If hand work is needed on top, you hear it at drop-off, not at collection.

Leather & suede −15 % from CHF 80

Leather item, cleaned
on request
Leather jacket re-oiled
on request
Suede re-napped
on request
Handbag, cleaned
on request
Leather sleeves shortened
CHF 80
Not sure what your piece costs?

Send a photo on WhatsApp and you get the price back.

FAQ

Questions about leather

Not covered here? Call us — you get an answer in a minute rather than through a form.

076 501 73 31
Why is leather always quoted “on request”?

Because leather pricing depends on condition: the type of hide, the size, colour loss, staining. Bring the piece in and we name a fixed price.

Will the leather get lighter?

A slight loss of colour is possible with any leather cleaning. We re-colour where needed and tell you beforehand what to expect.

Can you save suede with water marks?

Often yes. Suede is cleaned and the nap raised again, and water marks usually disappear completely.

How long does leather cleaning take?

Allow one to two weeks — leather needs time to dry and to take the oil back.

15 % 15% off all cleaning except shirts Applies to all cleaning services except the shirt service, on drop-off at the atelier, Idastrasse 1
No appointment, no forms

Bring the leather in and we will look at it.

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or just walk into the atelier at Idastrasse 1. You get a fixed price before any work starts.

  • Opening hours: 08:00–19:00
  • No appointment needed
  • Fixed price before the work
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